NEW ORLEANS – The Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice, presented by United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, announced Tuesday the 13 community members selected for the Institute’s spring 2023 cohort.
The Marsiglia Institute is a 12-week course on the U.S. Constitution that breaks down the articles, Bill of Rights, and amendments through engaging class discussions and presentations from notable Constitutional experts.
Founded in 2018 to reclaim civil discourse, the Institute intentionally brings together community members with diverse experiences and viewpoints to encourage challenging conversations.
Members of the spring 2023 class include:
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Razan Badr, Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman’s Office
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Jamene Dahmer, United Way of Southeast Louisiana
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Brandon Dorrington, Bastion
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Kari Elgin, ACLU of Louisiana
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Alane Haik, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
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Terri Lessnau, Clover
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Lisette Lichtenstein, Retired
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Cristina Martinez Istillarte, Puentes New Orleans
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Katelyn McGruder, United Way of Southeast Louisiana
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Emily Meyers, United Way of Southeast Louisiana
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Monica Wegmann Smith, St. George’s Episcopal School
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Cassandra Tucker, Office of Community Dev./Div. of Admin./Disaster Recovery Unit
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Sophie Wegmann, Retired
For more information on the program, visit UnitedWaySELA.org/Marsiglia-Institute.
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About United Way of Southeast Louisiana
For nearly 100 years, United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) has been a leader and trusted partner in improving lives and making a lasting difference. We fight to eradicate poverty by preparing people for quality jobs, growing incomes, and affording better health and education opportunities throughout Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes. We have a bold vision of equitable communities where all individuals are healthy, educated, and financially stable – and we have a plan. United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s Blueprint for Prosperity guides all strategic investments in programs, initiatives, collaborations, volunteerism, and advocacy aimed at tackling poverty. For more information, please visit UnitedWaySELA.org. Find us on social: @UnitedWaySELA.