Legislators are not the only individuals involved in policymaking. Below are several other key individuals and groups who have influence on policies affecting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the state of Louisiana.
Jeff Landry |
Governor, State of Louisiana |
Michael Harrington |
Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) |
Dr. Ralph Abraham |
Surgeon General, Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) |
Julie Foster Hagan |
Assistant Secretary, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) |
Gearry Williams |
Assistant Secretary, Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) |
Kimberly Sullivan |
Medicaid Director, Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) |
Dr. Cade Brumley |
Superintendent, Louisiana Department of Education |
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) |
The administrative body for all Louisiana public elementary and secondary schools |
Human Services District/Authority Boards |
Local governing entities providing developmental disability, behavioral health, and addiction recovery services
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Karen Stubbs |
Assistant Secretary, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) |
Susana “Susie” Schowen |
Executive Director, Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) |
Melissa Bayham |
Director, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) |
John Kennedy |
U.S. Senator |
Bill Cassidy |
U.S. Senator |