Human Services Commission
East Baton Rouge Parish Human Services Commission Established
On January 29, 2025, the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council unanimously approved the formation of the EBRP Human Services Commission. The Commission includes representatives from 32 community agencies, organizations, and local leaders.
The Commission will promote stronger community collaboration, identify and respond to funding opportunities, maximize local resources, and provide advice to the Metro Council on all matters related to human services in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- George Bell, United Way
- Michael Tipton, Blue Cross of LA Foundation
- Jan Ross, Huey J. Wilson Foundation
- Dena Christy, Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
- Dr. Janzlean Laughinghouse, Capital Area Human Services District
- Suzanne Hamilton, Capital Area Family Justice Center
- Katy Pritchett, B.R. Health District
- Melissa Silva, LA Mental Health Association
- Rev. Donald Hunter, Black Family Initiative
- Rev. Donnie Wilkinson, Broadmoor United Methodists
- Tasha Amar, EBRP Council on Aging
- Angela DeGravelles, DeGravelles and Associates
- Clay Young, Clay Young Enterprises
- Rev, Fred Jeff Smith, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
- Theo Richards, Capital Area Transit System
- Charlotte Claiborne, The Bridge Center for Hope
- Edgar Cager, Together BR
- Angel Nelson, Boys and Girls Club
- Chief T.J. Morse, EBRP Police Department
- David Tidwell, Hope Ministries
- Stephanie Sterling, Catholic Charities
- Mike Manning, Greater BR Food Bank
- Gaylynn Mack, Big Buddy
- Ashlyn Harrison, Walls Project
- Jessica Lewis, C/P Homeless Prevention
- Lori Halvorson, City Year Baton Rouge
- Marcela Hernandez
- Doula Sesay, Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants
- Metro Council Members Carolynn Coleman & Rowdy Gaudet, Twahna Harris
- Mayor-President Sid Edwards.