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Member Highlight: Todd Battiste on Centering Youth Voice and Building Collective Power
As Senior Vice President for Education & Youth Initiatives at United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), Todd leads with a deep belief in collective action, sustained partnership, and staying close to the community. In this conversation, he shares why collaboration matters, how GNOFN is helping funders work collaboratively with the community, and how UWSELA supports local youth and families.

Member Highlight: Emilia Aguinaga on Building Community through Philanthropy
Meet GNOFN Member Emilia Aguinaga, who serves as a Climate Justice program officer at the Foundation for Louisiana.

Member Highlight: Mike Woodward on How Philanthropy Must Evolve to Meet the Moment
Get insights from GNOFN member and Education Action Table Co-Chair Mike Woodward, who serves as Regional Program Officer (U.S. South) at the Schott Foundation for Public Education.

Member Highlight: Carmen Randolph on Philanthropy's Role in Driving Equity and Change
Dive into this GNOFN Member Q&A with GNOFN board member Carmen Randolph, who serves as the Founding President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South.

Advancing Equity and Justice for Black Men and Boys in Greater New Orleans
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) is dedicated to mobilizing and amplifying philanthropic efforts that advance equity and justice across Southeast Louisiana.