WHAT NEW ORLEANS NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN? / WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I currently live in the Milan-Delechaise neighborhood. I’m born and raised in New Orleans.
DESCRIBE YOUR JOB TO US!
The best way I can describe my job is that I facilitate relationships between community leaders, stakeholders and city government. The people of New Orleans elected our offices to work for them, that’s what I do. My job is to work for the community in New Orleans.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER PATH.
My career path is/was not ideal. I’ve always served in many capacities outside of government. I was offered a job in 2017 with the Neighborhood Engagement Office under then Mayor Mitch Landrieu. During my time there I grew to love working in the community but knew there was more that I can do. After Mayor Landrieu’s term was over, I then went on to work for Councilmember Jay H. Banks but after a time, I decided to walk away for a while. After that, I joined the Gary Chambers Congressional campaign which reignited my fire for community work. Once that campaign was over, former Senator JP Morrell called me and asked me to be his campaign manager for the Council At Large seat. After we won, I was offered a job as the Director of Community Engagement, which I accepted. So far, the fire is still going strong and pray to continue helping the citizens of the city.
WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST?
Getting victories that help and impact black and brown people in New Orleans.
WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FIND TO BE THE GREATEST IN YOUR ROLE?
In my role, the greatest challenge is getting community members more engaged in the democratic process.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT NEW ORLEANS?
My favorite thing about New Orleans is New Orleans. There is and will never be another place like her. From her culture, to her food and music…New Orleans is one of a kind!