BATON ROUGE — Leaders for a Better Louisiana has announced the 38th class of its statewide Leadership Louisiana program, including several participants from the Shreveport area.
Established in 1989, Leadership Louisiana has graduated more than 1,600 professionals who have gone on to address some of the state’s most critical challenges in business, education, healthcare, and public policy.
“Leadership Louisiana continues to bring together leaders who are committed to understanding and serving our state’s communities,” said Sheree Blanchard, program director. “This program continues to embody our mission to develop informed, engaged leaders who will help Louisiana thrive.”
The 2026 program will run from January through November, with immersive sessions held across the state. Participants will explore issues including workforce development, infrastructure, economic growth, education, and coastal restoration.
Representing the Shreveport area in the 2026 class are:
- Brett Brown, senior financial analyst, BRF, Shreveport.
- Matthew Lee, JD, member, Bradley Murchison, Shreveport.
- Matthew Woodard, CPA, chief financial officer, Hunt, Guillot & Associates, Ruston.
Leadership Louisiana is a program of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that develops and connects civic-minded professionals from across the state to strengthen leadership and community engagement.