Leadership St. Bernard Welcomes Class 12
St. Bernard, LA – The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the orientation session for Leadership St. Bernard’s Class 12 on Thursday, January 16th, marking the start of an exciting journey for this year’s participants. Leadership St. Bernard is dedicated to cultivating future leaders and fostering connections that strengthen the St. Bernard Parish community.
The Class 12 roster includes an impressive lineup of professionals from a variety of industries and organizations:
Brandon Adler – Library Speakers Consortium
Chandler Adams – St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
Lezlie Caldarera – Clements Insurance
Patrice Connetti – Gulf Coast Bank
Jeanne Fernandez – St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism
Tiera Gaines – The Community Center of St. Bernard
Christophor Gilmore – Port NOLA
Taysha Gibbs – Fight Light a Warrior
Zachary Gorres – Gulf Coast Bank
Ahmad Hatfield – Chalmette Refining
Blake Hebert – Associated Terminals
Mohammad Judeh – St. Bernard Hospital
Lindsey Manasco – St. Bernard Port
Jillian Martin – Edward Jones
Andrea (Angel) Melerine – Family Violence Program of St. Bernard
Michelle McElveen (“Mimi”) – St. Bernard Hospital
Tony Morales – St. Bernard Parish Schools
Alex Powell – Nunez Community College
Katie Resor – Valero Meraux Refinery
Sarah Robichaux – Family Violence Program of St. Bernard
David Serio – Port NOLA
Eshambralaquic White – Tri-Parish Works
Lisa Bopp
Erin Bigner – Personalized Bayou
Daniel Bostic Jr. – St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office
April Lavergne – Nunez Community College
Featured Speaker- Ronnie Slone, The Slone Group
The orientation session, facilitated by The Slone Group at Docville’s AMROC Building, provided an overview of the program’s structure and objectives. Participants completed their Emergenetics assessment, where they gained valuable insights into their own leadership styles and those of their peers. This engaging session set the tone for the transformative journey ahead.
This year’s Leadership St. Bernard sponsors are The Meraux Foundation, The Slone Group, The Coffee House, and the St. Bernard Port. Their generous support ensures the continued success and impact of the program.
Over the course of nine sessions, participants will engage with influential leaders, explore significant sites, and gain valuable insights into the inner workings of the parish. Leadership St. Bernard remains one of the region’s most impactful programs for fostering leadership and community engagement. This amazing group of leaders will be joining a network of over 280 alumni. We look forward to seeing the incredible achievements of Class 12 as they embark on this transformative experience.
For more information about Leadership St. Bernard or the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, visit www.stbernardchamber.org.
About the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce:
The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce provides the resources and representation essential to the success of our business community. Our vision is to be the leading business and professional organization in St. Bernard and Southeast Louisiana.
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Contact:
Chandler Adams, Marketing and Communications Manager
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
504.277.4001