Julie Olivier, Healthcare Initiative Assistant, is a cum laude graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a BA in Political Science and minors in English and Sociology. She has worked with the Clerk of Court’s Office in Lafayette Parish for four years as a civil deputy clerk and minute clerk. In addition, she has ... read more →

As the Research and EOF Grant Administrator, Dorian has over 15 years of office administrative experience in the fields of creative arts and law. Ms. Rush is also an award winning performer and writer in New Orleans. Working closely with our webmaster Cherry Cappel, she is also responsible for the website content and monthly output ... read more →

Jackie Richard, Development Director, holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. Her more recent positions include: Beacon of Hope Resource Center Executive Director; three years as Development Director of STAIR; and seven years as the Arts Council of New Orleans’ Development and Marketing Director for the Louisiana ArtWorks Capital Campaign. ... read more →

Aimee Smallwood, CEO, Holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Master’s Studies in Art History from Louisiana State University. She also holds certification from the Madison Institute at the University of Wisconsin in Annual and Major Gifts. Ms. Smallwood has more than 20 years experience in the nonprofit community. She was previously Executive Director for the ... read more →

Kathy Richard, Healthcare Initiative Director, attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as an Applied Art major.  Ms. Richard brings varied work and volunteer experiences to the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation.  She was the Director of the Acadiana Musicians Clinic, and also was Program Coordinator for the Healthcare for Musicians project at the Southwest Louisiana Area Health ... read more →

Lisa Picone, Program Director and Grant Administrator, holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans. Ms. Picone has more than ten years experience in client services with specialization in marketing, advertising and public relations, and is experienced in program planning and execution. A vital member of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation ... read more →

The primary mission of LCEF is to be a catalyst for the development and enhancement of the distinct cultural industries of Louisiana by promoting the economic health and quality of life of our cultural economy workforce.
The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) was launched as a result of then Lieutenant Governor Mitchell J. Landrieu‘s Cultural Economy ... read more →