The GOLD Council is a leadership organization dedicated to fostering and sustaining relationships with graduates from Â鶹ÊÓƵ of the last decade to keep them engaged and actively involved with the University. The Council advises the Office of Alumni Relations and assists with developing programs and communications tailored to the newest alumni. The Council also acts to shepherd the development of volunteers and future leaders in ways that deepen their commitment to the University and prepare them for active alumni leadership roles. Members are elected from a body of former students who have graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ within the last ten years. They serve a two-year term with the option of serving two terms.
Membership is open to any young alumnus of Â鶹ÊÓƵ who:
| Brandyn Baham, Co-ChairStudent Success & Services - Northshore Technical Community College
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| Karen BurksCEO/Founder, Burks Management Firm |
| Brianna "Bri" CarterScience Teacher - LaPlace Elementary School
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| Erin CowserChief Policy Advisor and Communications Director - Louisiana State Treasury 2013, M.A. in Organizational Communication |
| Daniel CuevasSales Development Representative at Netchex 2019, B.S. in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment |
| Garrison Calmer DightonOwner - Calmer Waters Media LLC 2019, B.A. in Marketing and Management |
| Matthew FosterWellness Coordinator - Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2021, B.S. Health Systems Management |
| Jasmine Wilson GardnerForensic Interviewer at Child Advocacy Services 2016, B.A. in Social Work
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| Thais Lindemayer-GomesMulticultural & International Student Affairs Graduate Assistant - Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2022, B.S. Human Sciences-Nutrition Education and Promotion |
| Mattie HawkinsEarly Detection & Education Regional Manager - Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 2017, B.S. Sports Management, Minor in Athletic Coaching |
| Megan HornPhysician Assistant - Professional Emergency Medicine Management 2018, B.S. Biological Science |
| KeRon JacksonOutreach Specialist - Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2023 B.A. English Literature and Language |
Daryl JulienCoordinator of Student Affairs - LSU Health Sciences Center 2019, B.A. Communication | |
| Alex LeaderDirector of Development - Evergreen Life Services 2022, B.B.A. |
Jessica LitolffConsultant - Deloitte Consulting 2020, B.S. Accounting | |
| Blake LunaHR Talent Partner - St Tammany Health System 2021, B.S. in Health Systems Management |
| Kristina Kleinpeter LuskManager of Content and Learning Design - The American Institute of Dental Public Health 2016, B.A. Management |
| Michael MelanconOccupational Therapist - Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic 2020, B.S. Kinesiology |
| Alyssa Pardee ReynoldsInterim Director of Event and Conference Services, Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2018, B.S. |
| Dr. Jacob Roger SmithGeneral Dentist, Jacob Roger Smith DDS 2016, B.S. in Biological Sciences |
| Summer SmithCoalition Coordinator- Tangipahoa Parish SADD 2018, B.A. in General Studies |
| Michelle StarkeyProfessionally Licensed Psychotherapist - Owner, Imagine Healing Therapy & Groupwork 2003, B.A. in Communication |
| Madison "Madi" SundeDonor Experience Officer - Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2022, B.A. English |
| Myranda Martin, ChairBiology Teacher - Hammond High Magnet School 2017, B.A. in Marketing |
Justin WoodringGraduate Assistant - Louisiana State University 2022, B.S. Computer Science |
