United Way of Southeast’s Louisiana Public Policy Committee hosted two educational sessions as part of the development process for UWSELA’s 2022 State Legislative Agenda. The sessions provide insight on key issues from experts in education, financial stability, health, and community strengthening.
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Educational Session #1: Budget, Education, Paid Family Leave, Health, and Community Strengthening
Speakers include:
- State Budget & Louisiana Budget Project Legislative Priorities - Jan Moller, Executive Director, Louisiana Budget Project
- Early Care & Education Legislative Priorities FY 24 - Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children
- Paid Family Leave - Stacey Roussel, Deputy Director, Louisiana Budget Project
- Health, Maternal Health, and Well-Being - Frankie Robertson, Founder & President, The Amandla Group, LLC
- Community Strengthening - The Power Coalition Legislative Priorities - Morgan Shannon, Deputy Director, The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice
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Educational Session #2: Government Leaders & Domestic Violence
Speakers include:
- Secretary David Matlock, Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
- Dr. Jenna Chiasson, Deputy Superintendent – Louisiana Department of Education
- Mariah Wineski, Executive Director, Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence – LACDV Priorities FY 24