Leadership
Staff
LaVerne Toombs, Interim Executive Director
A seasoned leader in community and economic development, Ms. Toombs brings over two decades of experience in public service, nonprofit leadership, and strategic fundraising to this role.
Ms. Toombs has held senior leadership positions across Louisiana, including serving as Executive Director of the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce and Regional Manager for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu. She is also the founder of Right 4U, LLC, a consulting firm supporting nonprofits and public sector organizations with fund development and organizational strategy.
Jackie Perry, Algiers Career and Educational Development (ACED) Program Manager
Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Past Presidents
- Tara Miller, 2023
- Rachel Shields, 2020-2022
- Ron Bordelon, 2019
- Theodore C. Sanders III, 2017-2019
- Dr. Stanton McNeely III, 2015-2017
- D'Jaun Hernandez, 2013-2015
- Christopher Kane, 2010-2013
- Clayton White, 2007-2010
- Glenn Orgeron, 2005-2007
- Tyrone Hubbard, 2003-2005
- Paul Richard, 2001-2003
- Elwood Cahill, Jr. 1999-2001
- Belinda Little-Wood, 1997-1999
- Dwayne Lockett, 1996-1997
- Stephen Dickey, 1992-1994
- Max Rabner, 1991-1992
