Junior Achievement Greater Baton Rouge

We’re proud to announce that Renee Graff has been named the incoming Board Treasurer for Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge!

Renee serves as Chief Accounting Officer at Investar Bank and has been a dedicated member of the JA Board for many years. Her financial expertise, leadership, and continued commitment to our mission make her an incredible asset in this new role.

Please join us in congratulating Renee as she continues to help empower young people in our community to own their economic success!

Join us in congratulating Chris Peters, our incoming JA Greater Baton Rouge Board Chair!

As Controller at Window World and a long-time JA Board member, Chris brings both strong leadership and a deep passion for empowering local students. We’re grateful for his continued dedication and excited for the impact ahead.

Congratulations, Chris!

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to Wendi Berthelot, our outgoing JA Greater Baton Rouge Board President!
Wendi, Director of Audit & Assurance Services at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors, has led with passion, integrity, and purpose. Her leadership has made a lasting impact on our organization and the students we serve. Wendi will continue to serve on the JA Greater Baton Rouge Executive Committee.

We are incredibly grateful for her service and dedication—thank you, Wendi!

Thank you to EFCU Financial for a great year as Presenting Sponsor of the mandated JA Financial Literacy high-school course. There was over 2500 students who successfully completed the course this year who demonstrated a 48.3% growth in financial knowledge,
equipping them with critical skills for budgeting, credit
management, and long-term financial success.

Check out the video to learn more about the program and what EFCU Financial is offering to all students!!

Students are not just learning financial concepts—they are practicing real-world decision-making skills that prepare them for graduation, careers, and financial independence.

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WOW!!! Our last program of the school year ended with an amazing time at Vacherie Elementary!! Our volunteers truly shined today with the students! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to volunteer with JA! The students learned so much! Thank you to the school staff that were so helpful to make this program a success.

JA had an incredible day at East Iberville Elementary this week! Thank you to our amazing volunteers who showed up, leaned in, and poured into our young learners. Your time and heart make a difference that lasts far beyond today. East Iberville students are walking away inspired because of you!