WHAT NEW ORLEANS NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN? / WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I live in West Riverside. I was born in New Orleans, spent most of my childhood in New Iberia, La., and moved back to New Orleans as soon as I finished school.
DESCRIBE YOUR JOB TO US!
I am Councilmember Giarrusso's Chief of Staff. The best part of my job, besides helping residents, is the incredible teamwork and collaboration between the Councimember and our staff. In our office it's pretty much "all hands on deck!"
TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER PATH.
Following a very robust babysitting career during high school and college, my first job out of law school was at the Orleans Parish DA's office. After 4 years in public service, I entered private practice and worked in the fields of insurance defense, criminal defense, and personal injury. I joined Councilmember Giarrusso's team as his Constituent Services Director upon his election in 2017 and have been here ever since.
WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST?
I love my job. I particularly love all of the interesting and engaged New Orleans residents I have had the opportunity to meet and assist.
WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FIND TO BE THE GREATEST IN YOUR ROLE?
Trying to prioritize the many needs of New Orleans with the limited resources available.