Leadership
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Kelsey R. Foster, Executive Director
Kelsey’s career has been focused on the intersection of economic policy, public finance, and community engagement. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College, a professional certificate in Public Finance from the University of Chicago, and is working towards a Masters of Public Service at the University of Arkansas. Foster is a resident of Algiers Point and serves as an At-Large board member of Old Algiers Main Street. Kelsey loves catching the sunset on the Algiers levee, riding the Algiers ferry to Mardi Gras parades, and grabbing a beer at the Crown and Anchor Pub.
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Diana Powers, Program Manager
Diana Powers (she/they) is a versatile and passionate program manager, bringing extensive experience in non-profit and public sector collaboration to support communities. Originally from inner city Atlanta, she grew up on a community-owned land trust, instilling a lifelong commitment to social and environmental justice. Diana studied Public Policy at Georgia State University and earned her BA in Community Development from Portland State University. She has worked with various public, non-profit and community-based organizations in multiple cities, utilizing education, art, music, and culture as platforms for community resiliency and connection. Diana continuously seeks to improve community services and dismantle systemic barriers. In her spare time, she enjoys nature, traveling, and supporting local live music and arts.
Executive Committee
president
Tara Miller
Ochsner Health
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first vice-president
Robert Royal
The Robert Royal Foundation
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Second vice-president
Ben Morvant
Crescent Towing
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treasurer
John Paul Metzler
Eastman
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secretary
Christe Brewton
LCMC
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Board of Directors
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Tara Miller
Ochsner Health -
Robert Royal
Royal Enterprises, LLC. -
Shawanda Poree
Poree's Embroidery -
Jade Colin
The Colin Family Organization -
Windi Brown Smith
Ostendorf Tate Barnett -
Alex Geriner
Doorman Designs -
Todd Clower
Harbor Towing & Fleeting, LLC -
Erik Garcia
Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors
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Christe Brewton
LCMC -
Ben Morvant
Crescent Towing -
Krista Pouncy-Dyson
Performance First Digital -
Rob Hopkins
Hancock Whitney Bank -
John Paul Metzler
Eastman -
Greg Ravy
Heroes of New Orleans -
Justin Williams
Helping Hands Accounting Services -
Joseph Tran
LAMMICO
Past Presidents
- 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
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