About Us
The SWLA Youth Foundation was established as a nonprofit organization in 2016. It is our mission to empower today’s youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions. With this mission in mind, our goal is to provide teens with the necessary skills to navigate and resolve life’s issues and conflicts in a mature and well-thought-out manner, preparing them to become successful and engaged members of society.
President
Jessica McBride
Revolution Mortgage
Vice President
Russ Stutes
Stutes & Lavergne Law Firm
Executive Director
Laura Perry
SWLA Youth Foundation
Secretary
Leslie Petross
CPSB Student Wellness Educator
Treasurer
Demetria Boutte
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
Ex-Officio
Brandon Lestage
BankFNBD
Amanda Willis
UNO/OPH
Angela Queenan
Global Crane & Rigging
Beth Fraser
CPSB High School Principal
Robert Pete
CPSB Administrative Director High Schools
Wayne Smith
CPSB Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor
LeAnn Adam
CPSO School Resource Lieutenant
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