Board of Directors

Board of Directors, as of December 2024

  • Mr. Edwin R. Murray, Board Chairman
  • Mr. Todd A. Battiste, Vice Chairman
  • Mrs. Connie Andry, Board Secretary 
  • The Honorable Bernadette D’Souza
  • The Honorable Freddie King, III
  • The Honorable Oliver Thomas
  • The Honorable Royce Duplessis
  • Mr. Julius Feltus
  • Mr. Anthony Wayne Richard
  • Ms. Lang Lee
  • Mr. Troy Glover
  • Mr. Wilbert Thomas, Sr
  • Ms. Constance Haynes
  • Mrs. Deidra Jones
  • Ms. Tenisha Stevens
  • Dr. Chanel Payne
  • Ms. Avis Brock
  • Mr. Percy Marchand
  • Ms. Shandrika Jones
  • Mr. James M. Singleton, Chairman Emeritus

TRIPARTITE BOARD COMPOSITION
Low-Income Sector: For private nonprofit entities, a minimum of one-third of tripartite board membership must be democratically selected representatives of low-income individuals and families who reside in the geographic area being served by the agency.

Public Sector: One-third must be elected officials, holding office at their time of selection, or their representatives. If a sufficient number of elected officials or their representatives are not available to serve, appointive public officials or their representative may take the place of elected officials.

Private Sector: Board members must be chosen from business, industry, labor, regions, law enforcement, education, or other major groups and interests in the community served.