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Governor Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat
Proclamation Number 141 JBE 2023

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Executive Team Members

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Name Title Phone Email
Shirley Merrick EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 225.342.7100 Shirley.Merrick@la.gov
Angela Calhoun DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY 2 225.342.9677 Angela.Calhoun@la.gov
Amanda Smith GENERAL COUNSEL 225.342.6545 Amanda.Smith4@la.gov
Vacant PROGRAM MANAGER 3: EPS/COMPLIANCE & PLANNING 225-342-7122  
Shavon Humphrey PROGRAM MANAGER 2: HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES 225.342.6869 Shavon.Humphrey@la.gov
Ebony Phillips PROGRAM MANAGER 2: ELDERLY PROTECTIVE SERVICES 225.342.7292 Ebony.Phillips2@la.gov
Cheri Crain PROGRAM MANAGER 2: COMPLIANCE AND PLANNING 225.342.7298 Cheri.Crain2@la.gov
Laura Jackson ACCOUNTANT ADMINISTRATOR 3 225.342.6868 Laura.Jackson2@la.gov
Darice Stampley HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR A 225.342.7095 Darice.Stampley@la.gov