Courtney Clofer is the Administrator and Director of Nursing CEO at ACTS Home Health Care, Able Life Care Services, DBA Business Centre. She is responsible for the agency's operations, policy and procedures, budget, and ensuring agency compliance with federal, state and quality agencies. Courtney graduated from the University of New Orleans and the Delgado-Charity School of Nursing.

Phoebe Cook is a District Manager for South Louisiana and Mississippi at Sodexo and has more than a decade of experience as a General Manager. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. Phoebe excels with client relations and is a member of the Women’s Leadership Forum.

Dr. Jennifer Couvillon previously served as the National League for Nursing CNEA Commissioner and is a board member on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Dr. Couvillon has earned degrees from Duquesne University (PhD) and Georgetown University (M.S. and B.S.), is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is an NLN Certified Nurse Educator.

Patrick Cresson is the Director of Sales at OUTFRONT Media. A native of New Orleans, his work is dedicated to improving the city for residents. Patrick received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a Master of Health Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Katharine Kay is the Greater New Orleans Market President at Capital One Bank, where she has worked for more than 20 years. She has partnered with middle market and large corporates across many industries to successfully implement unique financing and cash management solutions to best meet their objectives and grow their businesses.

Lauren Kenney is the owner of Lakuna Consulting. She spent eleven years with Entergy as VP of Grid Modernization and Utility Strategy, VP of Regulatory Services and Finance Director. A native of New Orleans, Lauren has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of New Orleans, is married to David Kenney, and they have three children.

Kelly Longwell Gottsche represents clients on general tax and corporate matters, taxation of individuals and entities, federal and state tax credits and partnership taxation. She has expertise in structuring real estate developments to maximize tax benefits and investment, with projects that include housing developments, hotels, mixed-use developments, office buildings, health care facilities and commercial retail developments, among others.

Chris Masingill is CEO of LA Central. He is Commissioner for the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission and serves on several boards, including the Board of Directors for United Way of Southeast Louisiana, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and as Louisiana State Director on the Board of the Southern Economic Development Council.

Daniel Maurin is the Senior Vice President and Manager of Business Banking at First Horizon Bank in New Orleans, with 29 years of experience assisting business owners in various financial needs. He collaborates with strategic partners to provide tailored solutions for clients. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Louisiana State University and graduated from Leadership Jefferson in 2020. H was recognized as a Man/Woman of the Year RunnerUp for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in 2021 and a co-founder of the 610 Stompers, serving as Treasurer on their Board for 10 years. He lives in Metairie with his wife, Jessi, and their two daughters.

Denise Morse was the CEO of the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) as well as the CEO at the American Association for Debt Resolution (AADR). She led AADR’s mission to advocate for debt resolution policies and practices, educate consumers and stakeholders, and promoted ethical standards and best practices in the industry. Denise continues to use her communications and public affairs skills to advance important causes.

Jennifer Raeder is Vice President of Human Resources at Entergy. She has served as Director of Human Resources, Utility Operations and Leader on Entergy’s Business Continuity team. Jennifer graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and completed Master's and Doctorate degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Maryland.

Kathleen Ramsey, a proud New Orleanian, is co-owner and Brand Manager of Hubig’s Pies. A graduate of the University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences, she has applied her expertise while serving on the boards of several local non-profits. Kathleen is the mother of two daughters and enjoys exploring New Orleans’ vibrant food scene and celebrating the culture that makes the city home.

Christy Ross serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at BCM, providing strategic leadership and support to the organization’s programmatic divisions, including Grants, Chaplaincy Services, and Congregational Wellness. With extensive experience in healthcare administration and program development, Christy has a proven track record of driving impactful initiatives and fostering organizational growth. She holds a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University, bringing a strong foundation in health systems management to her role at BCM.

Patricia Smith is the Curriculum Specialist and Director of Special Programs at St. Charles Parish Public Schools. Demonstrating strong leadership skills throughout her 27-year career in education. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeastern Louisiana University; a Master of Arts from Xavier University in New Orleans and is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University.

John C. Walsh is an attorney at Smith & Fawer, LLC in New Orleans. Also chaired the Occupational Licensing Review Commission and has experience in entertainment law, working on multimillion-dollar contracts in the sports and music industries. John holds a J.D. from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center and a B.A. in Classics from Brown University. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts.