About & Mission Statement
The NASW Louisiana Chapter’s Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) is the political action arm of our Chapter. PACE is a nonpartisan committee dedicated to endorsing and financially supporting candidates from all parties who align with the core values and principles of the social work profession. Our mission is to promote political education, encourage participation in the electoral process, and advocate for policies that advance the needs of our profession and the individuals we serve.
Committee Action & Purpose
- Promote NASW legislative policies by helping to elect and retain in office state public officials and candidates who support the goals and objectives of the social work profession and the needs of those who are served by the social work profession in the state of Louisiana.
- Promote political education and full participation in the electoral process among members of the social work profession.
- Take such other and further action as may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
Members
Carolyn Le, Chair
Cameron E. Spooner
Crystal Rommen
Jennifer LaCarriere
Lauryn Fry
Jennifer (Jen) Scott
David Meche
Jalen Robertson
MJ Hebert
Dr. Deidre Hayes
Elizabeth Moore Standifer
Sharon Marie Chester
Nia Morris-Woods
Caitlyn Anders
Dr. Katie Dotie
Erica Uli
Shondia Jackson
Patti Gates
Elizabeth Powers
Paula Johnson
How to Become a Member of PACE
All NASW Louisiana members in good standing are eligible to apply, no previous experience required!
Submit an application today.
Questions? Contact our PACE Chair, Carolyn Le at carolynle6@gmail.com or cle@collegebeyond.org | (504) 475-2320
Nominate a Candidate
Click here for the LA-PACE Nomination form to nominate a candidate for support/endorsement by the LA-PACE Committee.
Nomination forms must be received in the Chapter Office at least 4 weeks prior to an election: info.naswla@socialworkers.org