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NVisions: 14 Leaders to Watch in 2014
New Year Greetings!
It is our pleasure to reveal NVisions Communications & Consulting’s 14 People to Watch in 2014 List. We compiled this list to showcase a significant group of Louisiana leaders who are making moves locally, regionally and on international circuits. Review our top picks below, and keep your eyes open and upon these dynamic leaders. -- Nayita Wilson, President & CEO, NVisions Communications & Consulting
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Our Top 14 Picks for 2014
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Em el Alexander
President & CEO
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation
Emel Alexander leads Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation—a Baton Rouge nonprofit community development organization that transforms communities by investing in people and restoring neighborhoods. Under his leadership, UREC is providing housing consulting and coaching services to community development organizations throughout Louisiana. One to watch, Mr. Alexander has been sought out to provide insight on community development as well as financial leadership for nonprofits.
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H onorable Leslie Ellison
Vice President
Orleans Parish School Board, District 4
Orleans Parish School Board Vice President Leslie Ellison serves as chair of the board’s budget and finance committee, is an adamant supporter of parental involvement in education and is working within her District to ensure that parents are up to speed on OPSB initiatives regarding facilities, leadership and quality education. One to watch, Ms. Ellison is also providing citizens in her District and Algiers community with regular education updates through her Impacting a Generation television series, which airs on Cox 8 New Orleans throughout the week.
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 Honorable Mark D. Spears, Jr.
Councilman, District 3
Jefferson Parish City Council
Jefferson Parish District 3 Councilman Mark D. Spears, Jr. hit the ground running in 2012 and hasn’t stopped. With a consistent voice and presence on the council and at the many civic association meetings in his west bank district, Mr. Spears has made citizen involvement a priority. One to watch, he continues to prioritize investments in youth initiatives, blight abatement projects and economic development.
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 Katie Schmidt
Founder
Passion Lilie
Katie Schmidt has the amazing role of mixing passion, fashion and international enterprise. Her company, Passion Lillie, is a New Orleans based women’s fair trade clothing store, which sells products made by women artisans in developing countries in an effort to help create jobs and fair wages for the artisans. We look forward to seeing what Ms. Schmidt and Passion Lilie have in store for 2014.
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Jo nathan Stewart
Financial Services & Business Leader
State Farm Insurance
Jonathan Stewart is an all-around business man. A financial services representative at State Farm Insurance and one to watch, he recently completed the company’s agent training program for leadership and career advancement.
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Ni ck Walker
Consultant
Vizion Enterprise Group
Nick Walker is the owner of Vizion Enterprise Group, an independent consulting practice that works with companies and nonprofits to achieve greater organizational effectiveness. With more than 18 years of sales, consulting, finance and operational experience, Mr. Walker is definitely one to watch.
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Nora Elle rtsen
Founder
The Funding Seed
Nora Ellertsen is founder of The Funding of Seed—a thriving enterprise that assists nonprofits with fundraising principles such as establishing donor and membership programs, grant writing and planning for fundraising and events. Under Ms. Ellertsen’s leadership, The Funding Seed has created unique modules to help nonprofits increase and diversify funding sources.
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 Melanie Wiltz
Broker
LaFrance-Wiltz Realty Group
A real estate broker for LaFrance-Wiltz Realty Group, Melanie Wiltz has negotiated deals for commercial, residential and nonprofit transactions. She's one to watch for industry insight and customer service delivery.
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Step hen Hébert
Attorney
Stephen D. Hébert, LLC
Attorney Stephen Hébert practices civil litigation throughout Louisiana. His firm represents individuals and small businesses in various matters, including, but not limited to, personal injury, criminal defense, wrongful death and construction. Attorney Hébert also shares his legal insight as a contributor for Attorney at Law Magazine.
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 Halima Narcisse Smith
Attorney
Law Office of Halima Narcisse Smith
Attorney Halima Narcisse Smith takes serious the needs of families and individuals. On any given day, the Law Office of Halima Narcisse Smith is accepting and handling cases that arise when accidents happen and when families have to make decisions about their stabiliy and future. One to watch, Attorney Smith is definitely emerging as a leader in the legal sphere. She is past president of the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Society and recently concluded a civil ad hoc judicial position.
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 Kimya Holmes
Attorney
Owner, Event Room
Attorney Kimya Holmes was recently selected to serve among faculty for the NACDL Capital Voir Doire Training where she instructs attorneys on how to select capital defense juries. Bringing balance to her legal responsibilities, Holmes is also co-owner of the Event Room—a contemporary event venue on the west bank of New Orleans in Algiers.
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J ulie Condy
Founder & Executive Director
Crescent City Lights Youth Theatre
Julie Condy is one to watch for providing creative and structured artistic opportunities for youth. Ms. Condy founded the Crescent City Youth Lights Theatre in 1993, and has trained hundreds of youth in professional theatre.
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 Kristi Coleman
Media Personality
One to watch,literally, Kristi Coleman is navigating the media realm like the pro that she is. The New Orleans native was recently named traffic reporter for Fox 8 News. She is also a radio host for Power 102.9 FM and works as a media technician for the Orleans Parish School Board.
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 Kevin Griffin
Founder
2KPhotoNola
Kevin Griffin is founder of 2KPhotoNola—a growing photography and video production company. He has a strong foundation in production through his work with the 2-Cent Entertainment collective and in radio. Mr. Griffin is one to watch because he is capturing history. His experience has positioned 2KPhotoNola to work with clients such as The National Urban League, Director Spike Lee, and the New Orleans Downtown Development District.
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