Emily is an experienced leader with significant expertise in talent management, talent strategy and education (k-12). She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, change management, stakeholder assessment, training, culture & team building, team motivation, and public speaking. Strong professional with a demonstrated track record of system level leadership, strategy development, marketing & communication, and coalition building.
Julian started his career in tech product development as a business analyst focused on e-commerce in the semiconductor industry. Following his curiosity, he became a management consultant at Deloitte and led M&A divestiture and integration engagements in a variety of industries, including pharma and biotech. He then transitioned back into product development and e-commerce at
She is passionate about advancing entrepreneurship and helping communities thrive. As the Director of Marketing and Communications she develops comprehensive marketing strategies to drive growth for Nexus Louisiana while creating collaborative relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community officials. Before joining NexusLA, Na’Tisha was the director of public affairs for Louisiana Housing Corporation, the state’s
Eddie is a former world class runner and Gold Medal winner for the USA Track & Field Team. Eddie is the 169th American to run a mile in under 4 minutes with a time of 3:58! Eddie was 3-time Division 1 NCAA All-American and National cross country champion out of Loyola University in Chicago. Eddie was
Meet Maameefua Koomson, the creative force behind Quirk-E Creative, a Baton Rouge-based social media and brand marketing agency. With an MBA in Marketing and over 8 years of social media expertise, Maameefua specializes in crafting effective strategies that seamlessly tie into impactful content. She has successfully grown multiple accounts to over 10K followers and created
Anna Dearmon Kornick is a Time Management Coach who helps busy professionals and business owners master time management so they can stop feeling overwhelmed and start spending time on what matters most. As the host of It’s About Time – A Podcast about Work, Life and Balance, Anna shares time management tips, productivity strategies and
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Stephen Loy is an experienced communications and legislative relations professional. He started with Nexus Louisiana as the director of communication in 2004, and was promoted to Executive Director in 2011. Stephen manages the day-to-day operations, developing strategies to attract early-stage companies, and managing one of Nexus Louisiana’s signature programs, Tech Park Academy. Prior to joining
Boomerang Comedy Theater is your home for improv and stand up comedy, including shows, classes, and fun corporate training events and celebrations. We strive to provide an extraordinary comedy experience for all who walk through the doors. We are devoted to creating and maintaining a thriving community where performers of all levels can hone their craft
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Patti Dobrowolski, author of multiple books – most recently Creative Genius You: The Equation that Makes YOU Great and illustrator of The Game of Innovation is founder of Up Your Creative Genius, a consulting firm that uses visuals and creative processes to help companies and individuals around the world accelerate growth and change. A critically
Abbey Kish is the CEO/Founder of Kish Consulting, a company dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs know how to communicate effectively and powerfully. Abbey has been Speaking for 10+ years and Coaching for the past 6 of those years. She has three national champion speaking titles and finished in the top 30 of the pilot
