2022 New & Notables

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New & Notables: Davon Barbour

Six months ago, Davon Barbour left California to try to resurrect New Orleans as one of the best cities in the nation. With a professional...

New & Notable: Annalisa Kelly

As director of strategic initiatives and policy for the Jefferson Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) Annalisa Kelly plays an integral role in many of the...

New & Notable: Paul Matthews

This past January, Paul Matthews made waves in the maritime industry when he became the first African-American head of the Port of South Louisiana For...

New & Notable: Todd McDonald

One of the largest black-owned banks in America, Liberty Bank and Trust will celebrate its 50th anniversary this November under only its second president,...

New & Notable: Sophina Uong

Sophina Uong is not afraid of a challenge. After years working in San Francisco’s best restaurants, winning “Grand Champion Grill Master” on the Food Network...

New & Notable: Camille Sumner

As the new executive director of the Young Leadership Council, Camille Sumner is bringing a fiery passion for community and the greater good to...

New & Notable: Dr. John H. Stewart, IV

As director of the LSU Health New Orleans/LCMC Health Cancer Center since June 2021, Shreveport native Dr. John H. Stewart is focused on helping...

New & Notable: Becky Mowbray

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) was founded in New Orleans in January 1932 to monitor and analyze government policies, finances and processes as...