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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