Board of Directors

Kathryn Walmsley | Council District A Representative

Bio coming soon.

Jonathan Stewart | Council District B Representative / President of the Board

Jonathan B. Stewart is a seasoned business executive and civic leader with extensive experience in governance, strategic planning, and community development. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of Jonathan B. Stewart Insurance and Financial Services and Elevate Business Solutions.

Through his insurance and financial services firm, Jonathan advises individuals, families, and local businesses on risk management and long-term financial planning, including retirement, estate planning, and executive financial strategies. His work provides him with a deep understanding of the economic, housing, and resilience challenges facing communities.

Jonathan is a proud graduate of Tulane University, A. B. Freeman School of Business where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a double major in Marketing and Management.

He has held several key civic leadership roles, including former Chairman of the New Orleans City Planning Commission, former Chairman of New Orleans Council of Aging Chapter, former President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Sigma Lambda Chapter, former Vice Chairman of the Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative, and President of the New Growth Economic Association. In these roles, he has contributed to land-use planning, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development initiatives.

Kimberly A. Thomas, JD | Council District C Representative

Kimberly A. Thomas, JD, brings over two decades of leadership experience spanning the government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. She serves as President/CEO of the International Gaming League (IGL) Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas & Associates LLC. Ms. Thomas has an extensive background in disaster recovery, infrastructure development, project management, youth career development training, and community resilience initiatives.

As a former Legislative Counsel for the Louisiana Senate Democratic Caucus, Thomas has provided legal and strategic guidance on policy development, compliance, and intergovernmental affairs. Her professional expertise reflects a strong commitment to public service, equitable resource management, and sustainable community advancement.

Leslie Bouie | Council District D Representative

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Ariane Greenidge | Council District E Representative

Ariane Greenidge is a seasoned human resources executive with 15+ years leading strategic workforce initiatives across multi-site healthcare and hospitality organizations. Born Uptown and raised in New Orleans East, she seeks to invoke a sentiment of individual civic pride within all communities in New Orleans. She is an expert in benefits, compliance, and employee engagement, with a proven record of optimizing systems for scale and audit-readiness. Passionate about building inclusive cultures, mentoring teams, and aligning HR strategy with organizational growth. She has held previous roles at LCMC Health/Crescent City Physicians as Director of Human Resources with high focus on physician onboarding, acquisition integration, and retention planning. These roles demanded not only technical precision but also a deep understanding of organizational culture and community impact. She has held numerous positions in her tenure with HRI Hospitality beginning in operations as a manager to Area Human Resources Director, overseeing human resources operations across Louisiana and Mississippi. Her work has focused on compensation planning, HRIS, and DEIB initiatives; always with a people-first approach. In her current role as Director of Benefits and Compensation she has developed total rewards structures and strategies for multi-state hospitality facilities of HRI and remains a servant leader ensuring safe and synergistic environments in which employees can thrive. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. She has volunteered with organizations such as the National Academy Foundation, Krewe of Nefertiti, and the Beloved Community’s Equity at Work initiative which reflects her commitment to equity, workforce development, and advocacy.

Chadrick Kennedy, CFP® Board of Liquidation / President Pro Tem

Chadrick Kennedy, CFP® is a business owner with over 25 years of experience. Born and raised in Uptown New Orleans, Chadrick is proud to have built his firm where he grew up in an effort to combat any perceived “brain drain” that the region may have experienced decades ago. His commitment to New Orleans extends beyond the boardrooms and has put him directly in the community. Serving as President of Boards like REAL at A.L. Davis Park and the Howard University Alumni Club of Louisiana Chadrick is able to give back to the ecosystems that have granted him both inspiration and adoration. In this spirit he has also been a frequent guest speaker at Churches, Schools, and other Non-Profits often discussing and teaching on topics around financial literacy.

Health & Wealth Consultants is the product of his commitment to serving those who serve others. The firm is a National Leader in providing solutions to challenges that have historically been solved by Employee Benefits and other Individual Financial Instruments. He leads a team of Professional Problem solvers deployed to reduce costs for employers while increasing the quality of life for employees. Growing up Chadrick always heard elders say, “It is a Joy to be of Service.” Those words inspire him to this day and shape his work through Health & Wealth Consultants and his civic endeavors.

Julius Kimbrough, Jr. | Board of Liquidation

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David Gallo | Consumer/Community Advocate

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Corine Villavaso | Consumer/Community Advocate

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