Board of Directors
Foundation for Louisiana has assembled a Board of Directors comprised of professionals who, among them, have strong ties to every part of the state, as well as leadership skills, business expertise and philanthropic experience that has been recognized nationally and throughout the world. This powerful combination or local investment and world-class talent makes the Board one of Foundation for Louisiana’s strongest assets.
Ambassador James A. Joseph, Chairman
C. Berwick Duval, II, J.D., Vice Chairman
John R. Redd, III, CPA, Secretary & Treasurer
Brenda Stewart Birkett, Ph.D.
Lorena Clark
Kit Conroy
Julio Galan
Linetta J. Gilbert
Ret. Lieutenant General Russel Honoré
Staff
Foundation for Louisiana depends on its dedicated professional staff to carry out its mission to reduce vulnerability and build stronger, more sustainable communities statewide. The Foundation’s high-engagement staff works closely with Louisiana residents to understand the challenges they face and their hopes for the future. The staff brings a wide array of experience and talent to this work and shares an abiding commitment to building a better Louisiana.
President and CEO
Program Officer for Economic Opporunity
Program Associate for Community Development
Senior Program Associate
Director of Communications
Manager of Grants, Contracts and Administration
Director of Finance
Program Associate for the Claiborne Corridor
Vice President of Programs and Policy
Director of Economic Opportunity