President

Vice President, Reservations and Customer Care | IHG Hotels & Resorts

Kim Smith is the Vice President of Reservations and Customer Care for IHG Hotels & Resorts, where she leads 3500+ team members committed to creating superior customer experiences for guests.

Vice President

Founder and President | Levees.Org

After Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures in New Orleans, Sandy Rosenthal founded the non profit Levees.org.

Treasurer

Senior Consultant | Brailsford & Dunlavey

Eileen has over 25 years’ experience managing the university-related real estate development process, from concept through long-term operations.

Dwan is a global executive, multimedia producer, and manifesting generator with 25+ years of experience in diplomacy, economic development, public policy, and advocacy.

Tatiana is the Deputy State Director, State of Louisiana for Education Reform Now, & CEO of the Greater American Leadership bringing over 15 years of diverse expertise in community advocacy and engagement.

President of the GU272 Descendants Association | Executive Assistant to the CEO of Robert Russa Moton Charter School.

After retiring from full-time work in July of 2020, Susannah volunteered with the Institute of Caribbean Studies. She also served as a United Nations On-line Volunteer editor in support of Community Agriculture and Environmental Protection Association (CAEPA) Cameroon.

Michelle Davis has nearly 15 years of experience as a project director and program manager for international development programs focused on youth, labor rights, and workforce development. She has worked with the International Labor Organization, World Bank, US Government funded consultancy firms, and grassroots organizations in Latin America.

New Orleans Jazz Musuem, Director of International Relations.

Taslya Mejía, a native of La Ceiba, Honduras, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, found her true home in New Orleans in 2003. Her career and community engagement journey span over two decades, tracing back to her college years.

Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility | Moran Towing

Mary McCarthy is a maritime industry environmental, safety, and industry leader based in New Orleans, LA.

Director of Development & Communications | OneJustice

Zain Tewalthomas (she/her) is the Director of Development and Communications at OneJustice, a California-based nonprofit that brings life-changing legal help to those in need.

Judicial Education Coordinator | Louisiana Supreme Court

Flora P. Williams grew up overseas, which sparked a life-long interest in international cultures.