SHREVEPORT, La. — Volunteers of America North Louisiana announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, adding leaders from the communications, finance, healthcare, legal, marketing and business sectors to the organization’s governing board.
The new board members are Krystle Beauchamp, director of communications for Caddo Parish; Patrick Caraway, vice president of Blacklake Management; Steven Galbraith, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Brentwood Hospital; Katherine Dunstan Hebert, marketing director for Ivan Smith Furniture; Robin McCoy, assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana; and Steve Watkins, managing partner of BC Restaurant Holdings and W&B Foods.
The nonprofit said the new directors will help provide strategic leadership, financial oversight and governance as the organization continues operating nearly 40 programs serving children, families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, seniors and people experiencing homelessness across North Louisiana.
The organization also announced its officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Melissa Flores will serve as board chair, John Frierson Jr. as vice chair, Dr. Ruby C. Scroggins as secretary and Jonathan Reynolds will continue as treasurer. Carolyn Hammond will continue serving as president and CEO.
“We are honored to welcome these exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors. Their diverse expertise, passion for service, and commitment to strengthening our communities will help guide Volunteers of America North Louisiana as we continue expanding opportunities and delivering hope to those we serve. We look forward to the insight and leadership each of them will bring to our mission,” Hammond said.
Volunteers of America North Louisiana said its volunteer board provides governance, strategic direction and oversight for the organization’s operations as it works to help individuals and families achieve greater independence through community-based services.