Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni

🌟 ☕ Join us for our next Grounds for Connection meet-up on Thursday, October 8, for an exclusive guided tour of The Inspiration Center led by Clay Young, Chairman of the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation Board!

📆 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
📍 The Inspiration Center - 5509 Winbourne Ave
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

You won't want to miss this one!

A huge thank you to Charlotte Claiborne, Dr. Jan Laughinghouse, Dr. Lawrence Salone, and Dr. Tiffany Stewart for sharing their incredible expertise on treatment, clinician, policy and research perspectives on mental health in the Capital Region with LBRA! Your work in our community continues to inspire us and make a lasting difference. 🙏

Thank you as well to all the LBRA members who joined us for such an impactful and meaningful discussion. Conversations like this matter, and we're grateful for your presence and engagement. 💙

💜 Save the Date: ForwardBR Discussion - Mental Health Research and Best Practices 💜

Join us on September 8 as we welcome a panel of local experts to explore the role of mental health in the workplace.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕦 Session begins at 5:30 pm
📍 Carver Library [Meeting Room 1], 720 Terrace Ave
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from leaders working at the intersection of mental health, research, policy, and professional practice.✨

💜 Save the Date: ForwardBR Discussion - Mental Health Research and Best Practices 💜

Join us on September 8 as we welcome a panel of local experts to explore the role of mental health in the workplace.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕦 Session begins at 5:30 pm
📍 Carver Library [Meeting Room 1], 720 Terrace Ave
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from leaders working at the intersection of mental health, research, policy, and professional practice.✨

🌟 A big thank you to Dr. Roberthon for joining LBRA and sharing her expertise on Managing Up and Managing Down! 🌟

Her insights provided valuable strategies for strengthening communication, building stronger working relationships, and leading with intention—skills that make a difference at every level of an organization.

We appreciate Dr. Roberthon for taking the time to share her knowledge and helping our LBRA community continue to grow as leaders. 👏 👏 👏

🎉 Congratulations to our inspiring alumni! 🎉

Baton Rouge Alliance for Students just announced its 2026 CHANGEMAKERS Cohort IX — welcoming a new class of civic leaders ready to champion high-quality education for every child in Baton Rouge. 📚✨

We're proud to celebrate our fellow LBRA members joining this year's cohort:
🌟 Kris Cangelosi (c/o 2012)
🌟 Paula Dawson (c/o 2002)
🌟 Timothy Johnson (c/o 2018)
🌟 Allie Polansky (c/o 2023)
🌟 Mary Ann Sternberg (c/o 1987)

Your dedication to giving back and heart for community reflect the very best of what LBRA stands for. Congratulations to all — we can't wait to see the impact you'll make! 👏💙

🎉 Congratulations to our Distinguished Alumni! 🎉

LBRA is proud to celebrate our incredible members named to the 2026 Best Lawyer and Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch lists! 👏✨ This achievement reflects the excellence, dedication, and integrity our alumni bring to the legal profession every single day.

Join us in celebrating:
⚖️ Trey Bartholomew (c/o 2026)
⚖️ Dennis Blunt (c/o 1998)
⚖️ Dani Borel (c/o 2024)
⚖️ Catherine Breaux Moore (c/o 2025)
⚖️ Joseph Cefalu (c/o 2020)
⚖️ Victor Gregoire (c/o 2007)
⚖️ Carrie Jones (c/o 2026)
⚖️ Christine Keenan (c/o 2005)
⚖️ Justin Mannino (c/o 2025)
⚖️ Justin Marocco (c/o 2022)
⚖️ Pamela Mascari (c/o 2014)
⚖️ James Raines (c/o 2012)
⚖️ Michael Victorian (c/o 2021)
⚖️ Monica Vela-Vick (c/o 2020)

This is a well-earned honor and a beautiful reminder of the talent and heart our alumni bring to our communities. We are so proud of you! 🙌

2 days until this months Grounds for Connection meet-up!!!

📰☕ Drop by Grounds for Connection this Thursday and meet JR Ball and Mukul Verma — the voices behind RedEye, a fast-growing digital daily covering East Baton Rouge Parish through solutions-based journalism.💡

📆 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
📍 Light House Coffee - 257 Lee Drive
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

Start your morning with strong coffee and even stronger connections!

💜 Save the Date: ForwardBR Discussion - Mental Health Research and Best Practices 💜

Join us on September 8 as we welcome a panel of local experts to explore the role of mental health in the workplace.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕦 Session begins at 5:30 pm
📍 Carver Library [Meeting Room 1], 720 Terrace Ave
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from leaders working at the intersection of mental health, research, policy, and professional practice.✨