/// Our Staff

Co-Director

Kelly is a graduate of UCLA School of Law where she specialized in Critical Race Studies, Public Interest Law and Policy, and Business Law and Policy. 

Co-Director

“You have to crawl before you can walk, that’s you make it out here. If you

were in 13 years, you got nothing, but if you can stay out here 13 years you will accomplish something,  give it time, give yourself a chance.”

Chaplain

Pastor Tyrone was born and raised in New Orleans Ninth Ward, in the Desire Housing Development. When he returned home he was committed to “saving the community [he] destroyed.” Today he serves as the Senior Pastor of the Next Generation of the Original Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church (NGOMS).

Peer Mentor

Henry's sons, Mekhi, Malik, and Mikal are the primary motivators for starting his own business as he hopes to pass it onto his kids, provide for their educations, and give them the opportunities he never had growing up.

Programs Manager

Daniel currently works as a programs manager and oversees the expansion of our transitional housing branch.

Programs Manager

Juliana runs the Public Benefits and Employment Clinics, where she works directly with clients to navigate Medicaid and SNAP applications, and also helps create resumes and apply for jobs.

Re-entry Case Manager

Troy recently joined The First 72+ as a re-entry case manager in the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court's Reentry Workforce Development Program.

Re-entry Case Manager

Chad A. Sanders works as a case manager working with the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court's Reentry Workforce Development Program, and helps to run the Small Business Incubator at The First 72+

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