
Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed
We are bringing together Louisiana business leaders, funders, human service providers and the media interested in ways to implement data-driven solutions to lift up our ALICE families.
This one-day summit will include panel discussions and speakers.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
- Business Attire
- Free Parking
- 8 am to 5 pm
Focus Areas During the One-Day Conference
Employers
Discussions about major employment sectors in Louisiana that have creatively changed their internal practices to help their employees achieve financial stability and ways United Way Southwest Louisiana can assist employers in these challenges.
Policymakers
Discussions on the legislative landscape, workforce development and ways that policymakers implement changes that United Way Southwest Louisiana bring to their attention so ALICE families can be empowered.
Housing
Discussing access to attainable housing that is safe, within reach of good school zones and ways United Way Southwest Louisiana can successfully address the housing crisis for ALICE families.
Data in Action
Discussing the innovations in research methodology and targeted interventions by zip code and how nonprofits such as United Way Southwest Louisiana have developed their methods and continue to improve and innovate.
Speakers & Panelists
Louisiana State Representative Jason Hughes
House District 100 and Vice Chair House Appropriations
Dr. Stephanie Hoopes
National Director, United for ALICE, United Way of Northern New Jersey
Patty Riddlebarger
Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Entergy Louisiana
Mayor Nic Hunter
City of Lake Charles
Tristi Charpentier
Vice President, People-Centered Initiatives, Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
Sarah Berthelot
President & CEO, Louisiana Association of United Ways
Norman Morris
CEO, Louisiana Realtors Association
Ken Oldham
President & CEO, United Way of Frederick County
Kathleen Cannon
President & CEO, United Way of Broward County
Kevin Delahoussaye
Executive Director, Louisiana Housing Corporation
Susana Schowen
Secretary, Louisiana Workforce Commission
Susan East Nelson, J.D.
Executive Director, Louisiana Partnership for Children & Families
Jan Moller
Executive Director, Invest in Louisiana (formerly La Budget Project)