2026 NASW-LA Elections Nominations
Self-nominations for the 2026 NASW-LA
Chapter elections are now open! This is your opportunity to help shape the
future of the NASW-LA Chapter and the social work profession in Louisiana by
stepping into a leadership role. Serving in Chapter leadership is a meaningful
way to elevate the voices of social workers, strengthen our professional
community, and advance policies and practices that support the profession and
communities we serve.
Nominations due: April 6, 2026
Open positions are listed below.
Click the links to review each position description and eligibility
requirements. If you have questions about the nomination process or roles,
please contact us at
info.naswla@socialworkers.org.
2025-2026 NASW-LA Board of Directors
President: Angela Wiggins Harris, LCSW-BACS
First Vice President: Ronald P. McClain, JD, LCSW
Second Vice President for Budget and Finance: Carolyn Read, LCSW, ACSW
Secretary: Mallory Lafargue Hoffman, LCSW
BSW Representative at Large: Tonya Rider, BSW
BSW Student Representative: Christina Williams
MSW Student Representative: Brittany Thomas
New Orleans Regional Chair: Kay Clemons, LCSW-BACS
Houma-Thibodaux Regional Chair: Kim Thompson, LCSW-BACS
Florida Parishes Regional Chair: Vacant
Baton Rouge Regional Chair: Jennifer LaCarriere, J.D., LMSW
Alexandria Regional Chair: Vacant
Lafayette Regional Chair: Heather Prejean, LCSW-BACS
Lake Charles Regional Chair: Lottie Matthews-Lavergne, LMSW
Shreveport Regional Chair: Wyonnie Perry, LCSW-BACS
Monroe Regional Chair: Vacant
View past Board of Directors lists here.
If you are interested in being Nominated for one of the Board Positions or becoming a member of one of the Committees outside of a current open nominations period, click here for a BIO Form. Upon completion of the form, please email the Chapter Office at info.naswla@socialworkers.org.