Board of Directors

The Southeastern Alumni Association Board of Directors serve as representatives of our entire alumni base. They assist in promoting the mission of the Association in tandem with that of the University. Members of the Board promote pride, help in student recruitment efforts, act as mentors, preserve traditions of the University, and encourage active participation in the Association.

Interested in serving?
Download the Board Member Agreement and Expectations and Nomination Form.
Applications are due February 11, 2022.

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Executive Committee

 

 Stephanie Stafford Kropog, President
 Physician Services Director, North Oaks Health System
 Hammond, LA
 1986, B.S., Accounting

 

  

 Michelle Blum Gallo, President-Elect
 Executive Director, Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa
 Hammond, LA
 1984, B.A., Sociology

  Bridget Bankston LaBorde, Secretary
 Dean of Campus Administration, Northshore Technical   Community College
 Hammond, LA
 1992, B.A., Marketing

 Shane Purvis, Treasurer
 Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Bank
 Mandeville, LA
 2010, B.B.A

 

 

Directors

 Scott Adams
 Tax Consultant
 Denham Springs, LA
 1991, B.S., Accounting
 

 Taylor Anthony
 Assistant Dstrict Attorney, 21st Judicial District
 Ponchatoula, LA
 2008, B.A., Political Science

 

 Makeitta Darbonne Citizen
 Brand Ambassador, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union
 Lake Charles, LA
 2006, B.A., Criminal Justice
 2009, M.A., Organizational Communication

 
 Mike DuBois
 Owner/President, DuBois Resources and Solutions, LLC
 Albany, LA
 1971, B.S., Animal Science

 


 Amy Caron Gowland
 Director of Human Resources, St. Tammany Health System
 Mandeville, LA
 2010, B.A., Business Management

 

 Ashley Williams King
 Account Manager II, BXS Insurance
 Baton Rouge, LA
 2013, B.G.S, General Studies

 

 

 Joel Klein
 Owner/Agent, Joel Klein Insurance Agency
 Covington, LA
 1998, B.G.S, General Studies

 

 
 Nakia Merrill
 Visual Media Support Services, Dallas College
 Addison, TX
 2003, B.A., Communication

 

 Dr. Kenneth Terrell
 Deputy Sheriff, Dallas County Sheriff Office
 Cedar Hill, TX
 1987, B.A., Marketing
 

 

 Donna Graham Wallette
 Principal, Holy Ghost Catholic School
 Hammond, LA
 1984, B.A., Education
 1997. M.E., Administration and Supervision

Ex-Officio Members

 Gina Giacone Laird, Past President
 Consultant, Laird and Associates Consulting
 Baton Rouge, LA
 1985, B.A., Management and Finance