About The 18th Ward
Our Mission
The 18th Ward is a nonprofit that builds community through high-quality, affordable sports programming and workforce development for youth and families from every neighborhood in New Orleans.
Leadership Team
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Lowrey Crews
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Janeicia Neely
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Libby Bain
She’s Got Game Manager
libby.bain@the18thward.org
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Tashion Singleton
Program Manager
tashion@the18thward.org
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Orlando Primo
Program Manager
orlando@the18thward.org
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Christina Green
Operations Manager
christina@the18thward.org
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Lauren Hammond
Chief Operations Officer
lauren@the18thward.org
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Dimitric Young
Development Manager
dimitric@the18thward.org
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Jonathan Rednour
Director of Soccer
jonathan@the18thward.org
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Ronald Lavigne
Program Manager
ronald@the18thward.org
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Malik Matthews
Program Manager
malik@the18thward.org
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Richelle Peck
Program Manager
richelle@the18thward.org
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Kaelyn Bailey
Program Manager
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Ashlyn Miller
Program Manager
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Chloe Pullen
Development Director
chloe@the18thward.org
Board of Directors
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Keisha Calderon
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Emily Hartnett
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Jaritza Alecon
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Mike Walker
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Dr. Jason Bridges
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Julia Keller
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Dr Jerry Zifodya, MD, MPH, TM
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Austin Lavin
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Dr. Nicky Sheldon
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Ryan Berger
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Jacqueline Carey
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Wayne Connor
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Mia Washington
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Jamel Banks
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Stephanie Willis
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Julieanne Bateman
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Salem Habte
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Quentin Marks
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Arielle Desse
National Advisory Council
equity
Equity Statements
Equity in Youth Sports
We believe every child deserves high quality, affordable, and inclusive programs.
Gender Equity
We believe in fighting for access for all our athletes, regardless of gender identity.