Feb. 4, 2022
NEW ORLEANS - United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law announced today the 16 community members selected for the spring 2022 cohort of the Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice, a 12-week course on the U.S. Constitution.
This diverse group of participants, representing the Institute’s seventh class, have committed to thoughtfully study U.S. government while engaging in and promoting civil discourse.
- Missy Andrade, Boys & Girls Club in Louisiana
- Lisa Barbato, Self-Employed
- Steven Benyard, Entergy
- Regina Brown, Louisiana DPS & C Office of Juvenile Justice
- Bonnie Canal, The Resiliency Institute
- Hugh Evans, Self-Employed
- Natori Green, Broadmoor Improvement Association
- Robyn Guillen, University of New Orleans
- Natalie Jayroe, Second Harvest Food Bank of GNO & Acadiana
- Tameka Joseph, Walmart Inc.
- Martha Landrum, Retired
- Janice Lucas, Loyola New Orleans University
- Linedda McIver, AARP-Louisiana
- Cathy McRae, Retired
- Terri North, Providence Community Housing
- Jessica Strider, Coca-Cola
Named in honor of the late Nancy M. Marsiglia, a highly-respected community activist, the Institute pairs traditional study of the Constitution through its articles, Bill of Rights, and amendments with challenging class discussions and dynamic lectures from high-profile experts.
For more information on the program, visit UnitedWaySELA.org/Marsiglia-Institute.
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About United Way of Southeast Louisiana
For 95 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.