Ellevate Louisiana

SAVE THE DATE! Ellevate Louisiana’s 2026 Legislative Leadership Conference is happening February 26, 2026 at L’Auberge Baton Rouge. Join us for a powerful day of conversations with Louisiana’s top leaders as we gear up for the upcoming legislative session. Registration is now open & sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information or to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/eGH5qKMs... Questions? Email Mallory Kiefer at mallory@stokesflame.com #EllevateLA #2026LLC #LouisianaPolicy #WomenInLeadership #PolicyInAction #Bipartisan #LALegislature

Ellevate's Environment & Infrastructure Committee was joined by Dan Mills, CEO of Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans and Ashley van der Meulen, owner of Compass Inspecting Services, LLC to discuss how wind mitigation surveys, fortified roofing, and smart resilience strategies can protect homes, lower costs, and help bring insurers back to Louisiana. Check out the full discussion on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/gVqbAbQa) or listen to the Engage podcast on Spotify (https://lnkd.in/gzMKVVvv...)! #EllevateLouisiana #ResilientCommunities #InsuranceCrisis #WindMitigation #FortifiedRoof #PolicySolutions

As we continue highlighting our 2026 policy committee leadership, we’re proud to announce the chairs of our Environment & Infrastructure Policy Committee! 💜 Meaghan M. – Chair 💜 Amanda Spain, JD – Vice Chair, Housing 💜 Lauren Averill, P.E. – Vice Chair, Coastal 💜 Wendi Weileman – Vice Chair, Broadband 💜 Janaki "J.R." Comeaux, MBA, RL – Vice Chair, Alternative Energy These women bring expertise across critical areas shaping Louisiana’s future. Their leadership will help drive thoughtful, data-informed solutions on infrastructure, long-term resilience, and environmental stewardship. Please join us in congratulating this outstanding team! Learn more about Ellevate’s policy committees on our website or email Ellevate’s Policy Coordinator, Emilia DiFabrizio (emilia@stokesflame.com). #EllevateLA #WomenLeaders #LouisianaWomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen #Infrastructure #Environment #Coastal #Housing #Broadband #AlternativeEnergy #PolicyLeadership #BipartisanSolutions

In our latest Early Childhood Education & K-12 Policy Committee meeting, experts from the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center shared an in-depth look at LA FIRST (Louisiana Foundational Integrated Research System for Transformation). They highlighted key insights from the Launch Louisiana Report and the CCAP Teacher Pay Pilot, sparking thoughtful discussion on Louisiana’s education future. If you weren't able to attend live, you can still catch this conversation on YouTube @ "Ellevate Louisiana" or on Spotify by following Ellevate Louisiana's Engage Podcast. #EllevateLouisiana #EducationPolicy #EarlyChildhood #PolicyInAction #LouisianaEducation #WomenInPolicy

As attention to the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the healthcare system continues to grow, accountability and reform efforts have, too. Read more about PBM regulatory initiatives in Carrie LeBlanc Jones’ article published in the Louisiana Bar Journal. We're so glad to have her expertise in Ellevate! At our next Cancer Advocacy Policy Committee meeting, we’ll be joined by Madelaine Feldman, M.D. and Pete Martinez to discuss PBM reform. If you’re a member of Ellevate and would like to tune in, please reach out!

At Ellevate Louisiana, we’re building a community of women leaders who listen, lead, and lift one another up. Whether you’re in business, policy, education, or beyond—your voice matters here. Join us. 💜 #EllevateLouisiana #WomenEmpowerment #Leadership

As we continue introducing our 2026 policy committee leadership, we’re excited to spotlight our Workforce & Higher Education Policy Committee Co-Chairs! 💜 Toya Teamer, PhD – Co-Chair 💜 Larissa Littleton-Steib, PhD – Co-Chair 💜 Laci Sherman, MHA – Co-Chair These three accomplished leaders bring extraordinary expertise, vision, and commitment to advancing Louisiana’s workforce and higher education landscape. Their leadership will help shape meaningful conversations and actionable solutions in the year ahead. Please join us in congratulating Toya, Laci, and Larissa! If you’re interested in learning more about Ellevate’s policy committees, visit www.ellevatela.org or email Ellevate’s Policy Coordinator, Emilia DiFabrizio (emilia@stokesflame.com). #EllevateLA #WomenLeaders #LouisianaWomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #PolicyLeadership

At Ellevate Louisiana, we take immense pride in the incredible women who make up our membership. It’s a privilege to bring together women from across the state representing diverse industries, sectors, and perspectives to engage in thoughtful, bipartisan dialogue and advance solutions that matter for Louisiana. We believe that when women lead, conversations broaden, and outcomes improve. Learn more about joining Ellevate today on our website (link in bio). #EllevateLouisiana #WomenInLeadership #LouisianaLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #LeadTheChange #CivicLeadership

As we kick off Ellevate Louisiana’s 2026 policy year, we’re thrilled to announce our Early Childhood Education & K-12 Policy Committee Leadership! 💜 Paula Polito,MBA,Ph.D. – Co-Chair, Early Childhood Education 💜 Cheryl Serrett, MPA – Co-Chair, K-12 Education 💜 Morgan Hilliard, MBA – Secretary These accomplished women bring exceptional vision and passion to their roles, and we’re confident they will guide our committee’s work with excellence and expertise. Their leadership will be instrumental in shaping Ellevate LA’s policy education and advocacy for the year ahead. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming these incredible leaders! If you are interested in learning more about Ellevate's policy committees, check out our website (www.ellevatela.org) or email Ellevate's policy coordinator, Emilia DiFabrizio (emilia@stokesflame.com). #EllevateLA #WomenLeaders #LouisianaWomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen #LousianaECE #EarlyChildhoodEducation

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for helping make the 2025 Policy Summit a success! Their partnership allows us to bring Louisiana’s leaders together for meaningful dialogue and solutions that shape our state’s future. A special thank you to: 💜 The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children 💜 LOUISIANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 💜 VIA LINK, Inc. 💜 United Way of Southeast Louisiana 💜 United Way Southwest Louisiana Your support makes this work possible—we couldn’t do it without you!