Leadership Natchitoches Class of 2024 Graduates; Application Open for Cohort 6

Natchitoches, LA, October, 2024: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of the 2024 Leadership Natchitoches class, a dynamic group of community leaders who have completed an immersive eight-month program designed to inspire and equip them to make a positive impact in Natchitoches Parish. These 21 professionals have successfully navigated a rigorous curriculum focused on leadership development, community engagement, and local issues, emerging as unified voices ready to drive positive change. 

The 2024 graduates are:

• Alexa Steele, International Paper
• Charnell Brown, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
• Chris Petite, RoyOMartin & Natchitoches City Councilman
• Dillon Powell, Alliance Compressors
• Frank Taylor, Universal Techs, LLC & Taylor Properties
• Gwen Fontenot, Northwestern State University
• Holly Guillory, Engage Federal Credit Union
• India Rhodes, Rhodes Properties & Development and Better Homes & Gardens Rhodes Realty
• Jennifer Brumley, City of Natchitoches
• Jen Foster, Walmart
• Kathryn Beaudoin, Raising Canes
• Kimberly Bryan, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
• Logan Lambert, BOM Bank
• Melissa Collier, Hancock Whitney
• Michele Waskom, First Federal Bank of Louisiana
• Orhan McMillan, dezinsINTERACTIVE & OM Consulting
• Ramona Wynder, Natchitoches Parish School Board
• Sarah Oubre, Bolton Realty
• Dr. Thorn LaCaze, Bossier Parish Community College
• Trinity Sanders, Northwestern State University
• Venecia Newton, Alliance Compressors

Applications Now Open for Leadership Natchitoches 2025

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on Natchitoches Parish, apply today for the 2025 Leadership Natchitoches program. Applications are open until October 31, 2024. This program offers community leaders a unique opportunity to grow, connect, and serve while gaining firsthand knowledge of challenges and opportunities in our region. 

Leadership Natchitoches offers an engaging learning experience that covers key areas essential to shaping the future of our community, including economic development, education, healthcare, government, business, and tourism. Through hands-on sessions, participants explore these areas and discover how to make a real impact through leadership and service. 

This program includes:

• Eight immersive sessions
• Exclusive networking opportunities
• Firsthand exposure to local issues and leaders

Nominees for this program are accepted from businesses, non-profits, civic groups, and individuals. Participants are selected based on their leadership potential, career or community achievements, and commitment to the future of Natchitoches Parish.

Apply now to join the next cohort of leaders shaping the future of Natchitoches Parish. Visit bit.ly/leadershipnatchitoches to submit your application by October 31st. 

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce helps foster a thriving community through transformative leadership, collaboration, and innovation. The Chamber is committed to championing business, connecting the community, and cultivating growth in Natchitoches Parish.