Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni

08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our inspiring alumni! 🎉

Baton Rouge Alliance for Students just announced its 2026 CHANGEMAKERS Cohort IX — welcoming a new class of civic leaders ready to champion high-quality education for every child in Baton Rouge. 📚✨

We're proud to celebrate our fellow LBRA members joining this year's cohort:
🌟 Kris Cangelosi (c/o 2012)
🌟 Paula Dawson (c/o 2002)
🌟 Timothy Johnson (c/o 2018)
🌟 Allie Polansky (c/o 2023)
🌟 Mary Ann Sternberg (c/o 1987)

Your dedication to giving back and heart for community reflect the very best of what LBRA stands for. Congratulations to all — we can't wait to see the impact you'll make! 👏💙

08/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Distinguished Alumni! 🎉

LBRA is proud to celebrate our incredible members named to the 2026 Best Lawyer and Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch lists! 👏✨ This achievement reflects the excellence, dedication, and integrity our alumni bring to the legal profession every single day.

Join us in celebrating:
⚖️ Trey Bartholomew (c/o 2026)
⚖️ Dennis Blunt (c/o 1998)
⚖️ Dani Borel (c/o 2024)
⚖️ Catherine Breaux Moore (c/o 2025)
⚖️ Joseph Cefalu (c/o 2020)
⚖️ Victor Gregoire (c/o 2007)
⚖️ Carrie Jones (c/o 2026)
⚖️ Christine Keenan (c/o 2005)
⚖️ Justin Mannino (c/o 2025)
⚖️ Justin Marocco (c/o 2022)
⚖️ Pamela Mascari (c/o 2014)
⚖️ James Raines (c/o 2012)
⚖️ Michael Victorian (c/o 2021)
⚖️ Monica Vela-Vick (c/o 2020)

This is a well-earned honor and a beautiful reminder of the talent and heart our alumni bring to our communities. We are so proud of you! 🙌

08/26/2026

🌱 GrowBR Workshop - Managing Up and Down 🌱

Join us as we welcome Dr. Mechelle Roberthon for an insightful session you won't want to miss!

📅 Wednesday, September 2
🕦 Session begins at 11:30 AM
📍 Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd

➡️ $25 for LBRA members & Class of 2026 / $35 for non-members

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.✨

🔗 Register today at the leadershipbr.org/events

08/25/2026

2 days until this months Grounds for Connection meet-up!!!

📰☕ Drop by Grounds for Connection this Thursday and meet JR Ball and Mukul Verma — the voices behind RedEye, a fast-growing digital daily covering East Baton Rouge Parish through solutions-based journalism.💡

📆 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
📍 Light House Coffee - 257 Lee Drive
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

Start your morning with strong coffee and even stronger connections!

08/25/2026

💜 Save the Date: ForwardBR Discussion - Mental Health Research and Best Practices 💜

Join us on September 8 as we welcome a panel of local experts to explore the role of mental health in the workplace.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕦 Session begins at 5:30 pm
📍 Carver Library [Meeting Room 1], 720 Terrace Ave
➡️ Register at: leadershipbr.org/events

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from leaders working at the intersection of mental health, research, policy, and professional practice.✨

08/21/2026

🎉 Celebrating LBRA alumni making an impact! 🎉

We are so proud to celebrate the LBRA alumni named to the Emerge Center and School's 2026 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists list!

Congratulations to:
✨ Dr. Sinella Aghasi, Class of 2023
✨ Danny Fields, Class of 2014
✨ Gerri Hobdy, Class of 1996
✨ Jeff Koonce, Class of 2002

Your commitment to service and community is exactly what LBRA is all about — congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉

08/13/2026

🌟 Social Hour Alert! 🌟

Join us for a Social Hour hosted by the LBRA NetworkBR Committee and sponsored by Louisiana Blue! 💙

Come enjoy complimentary drinks, light bites, and great conversation as you mix and mingle with fellow LBRA members and the current class. 🤝

We can't wait to see you there!

📍 Mestizo’s | 2323 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
📆 Friday, August 14 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
🔗 RSVP at: leadershipbr.org/events

08/04/2026

🌱 Save the Date: GrowBR Workshop - Managing Up and Down 🌱

Join us on September 2nd as we welcome Dr. Mechelle Roberthon for an insightful session you won't want to miss!

📅 Wednesday, September 2
🕦 Session begins at 11:30 AM
📍 Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd

➡️ $25 for LBRA members & Class of 2026 / $35 for non-members

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.✨

🔗 Register today at the leadershipbr.org/events

08/03/2026

Who are you encouraging to apply for the LBR Class of 2027? Applications are now open!

Applications for the Leadership Baton Rouge Class of 2027 are now open.🤝

For more than 40 years, Leadership Baton Rouge, a program of The Partnership, has equipped professionals with the knowledge, relationships, and experiences needed to make a lasting impact across Louisiana's Capital Region. If you're ready to grow as a leader while helping shape the future of our community, now is the time to apply.

Learn more and submit your application: greaterbatonrouge.org/leadership

🏷️: Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni

07/30/2026

🌟 Calling all Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni! 🌟

Your leadership journey does not end at graduation, it is just getting started! 💫

It's time to renew your Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni membership and stay connected to the network that shaped you. Here is what you are plugged into as a member:

✅ Access to an incredible network of Baton Rouge's top civic and business leaders
✅ Exclusive alumni events, socials, and professional development opportunities
✅ First access to LBRA programs, panels, and community initiatives
… and so much more!

Leadership never stops and neither should your involvement. Renew today and keep building the relationships and impact that make Baton Rouge stronger. 💜

👉 Renew your membership at the link in our bio!