Board of Advisors

Our board is a diverse group of local and national thought partners. Its purpose is to review long-range plans, assist with specific requests for support as it relates to advancing policy and legislation, and serve as an advocate in the institute’s fundraising efforts.

Chair:
Scott Cowen, President Emeritus, Distinguished University Chair, and Cowen Institute Campaign Chair, Tulane University

Members:
Liza Cowan, South Region Executive, Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Elaine Cunningham Baylor, Civic Leader
Alan Franco, Partner, Magnolia Marketing LLC
Norman Francis, President Emeritus, Xavier University
Jill Glazer, Civic Leader, Tulane University Trustee, and Cowen Institute Campaign Chair
JP Hymel, Executive Vice President, Gallo Mechanical
Yvette Jones, President, The Jones Group of New Orleans, and Cowen Institute Campaign Chair
Monique Miles, Deputy Director, Aspen Forum for Community Solutions and Director, Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund
Todd McDonald, Senior Vice President and Board Director at Liberty Bank and Trust Company
Betsy Nalty, Tulane University Trustee and Civic Leader
Patty Riddlebarger, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Entergy Corporation
Jennifer Roberts Smith, President, Agenda for Children
Laura Shields, Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation Trustee and Civic Leader
Jennifer Sneed Heebee, Civic Leader
Andrew Suzman, Partner, Capital World Investors
Monica R. Sylvain, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer at IBERIABANK
Madeline West, Civic Leader