The ACLU and ACLU Foundation of Louisiana is governed by a diverse and dedicated board of directors. ACLU of Louisiana members are entitled to vote in board elections each spring. Become a member today!
President
Laila Hlass, New Orleans
Professor, Tulane University Law School
Vice President
Lauren Phipps, New Orleans
Director of Philanthropy, Ochsner Health
Treasurer
Dorian Alexander, New Orleans
Chair, Louisiana AIDS Advocacy Network
Secretary
Josie Hasle, New Orleans
Medical Educator (Retired)
National Board Representative
Ashley Heilprin, New Orleans
Attorney, Phelps Dunbar
General Counsel
Galen Brown, New Orleans
Attorney
Affiliate Equity Officer
Nicole Caridad Ralston, New Orleans
Program Manager, Tulane University’s Center for Public Service
Directors
Anitra Blue-Francis, New Orleans
Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual
Derwyn Bunton, New Orleans
Chief Legal Officer, Southern Poverty Law Center
Calvin Duncan, New Orleans
Director, The Light of Justice Program
Myla Poree, New Orleans
Founder, MRP Coaching and Consulting
Petrice Sams-Abiodun, New Orleans
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships in Louisiana, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
Ron Wilson, New Orleans
Attorney
