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Jen Gennaro

As the Editor in Chief of Porch & Parish, Jen Gennaro leads a dynamic media platform dedicated to uplifting and inspiring the Zachary community. With a focus on showcasing the people, businesses, and traditions that define the city’s excellence, Jen has spearheaded the creation and curation of engaging content across online, print, and podcast channels […]

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Emily LeBeau

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.

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Julian Herbert

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

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Na’Tisha Natt

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

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Stephen Loy

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

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