Gov. Edwards’ Appointments to Boards and Commissions Announced in February

Article archive / March 2022

Originally published: . Volume 13, No. 3. Source pages: 3.

Alexis D. Young of Zachary has been reappointed to the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council. Young is the owner and clinical therapist for Therapeutic Wellness Solutions LLC. She will serve as a former recipient of vocational rehabilitation services. The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council listens to the concerns of those with disability issues.

Bryan L. Fontenot of Baton Rouge has been appointed to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. Fontenot is a business insurance producer for McGriff Insurance Services. Also, Cristina M. Faucheux of Zachary has been appointed to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. Faucheux is the vice president of Moreau Physical Therapy.

Claire A. Stevenson of Baton Rouge has been appointed to the Louisiana Health Works Commission. Stevenson is a legislative liaison for the Office of Governor John Bel Edwards. She will represent the Office of the Governor. The purpose of the Health Works Commission is to serve as a collaborative working group to integrate and coordinate resources relative to health care workforce development within various state departments and key organizations.

Jo'Quishia "Jo" Hilliard of Baker has been appointed to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Hilliard is a registered nurse for Gifted Healthcare.

Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System is responsible for supervising and managing state colleges and universities that are not managed by a higher education board created specifically for such a purpose. The following universities are under the specific supervision and management of the board: Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Louisiana at Monroe and University of New Orleans.

Paula C. Rodriguez of Gonzales has been appointed to the Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs. Rodriguez is a video relay interpreter for Sorenson Communications. She will serve at-large.

The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs was established by the Governor's Office to adequately educate, address and resolve issues relative to the disability community. The mission of the office is to promote, encourage and support citizens with disabilities.


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