Director of Learning Aareena Dhillon-Latona selected for Leadership Baton Rouge 2024

Leadership Baton Rouge was founded in 1985 to prepare a diverse group of professionals for leadership positions in the community. The program’s stated goals are to: 

• seek out, train, and promote high achievers for positions of voluntary responsibility in the community; 
• provide these developing leaders with practical information concerning community issues and problems; 
• establish a communication network among the existing and emerging leaders of the community; and 
• challenge these leaders to increase their involvement in community affairs. 

The program focuses on topic areas such as education; diversity and inclusivity; city and state government; health care and social issues; economic development; the arts and culture; and the criminal justice system. Graduates leave the program with first-hand knowledge of the issues facing the region and the potential for a positive community experience through volunteerism. 

Six past and present BRYC volunteers are also part of the 2024 cohort:

• Taylor Anderson, Teach for America
• Travis Hutchins, Baton Rouge Area Foundation
• Glynna Mayers, Dow Chemical
• Jake Polansky, Baton Rouge Area Chamber
• Lakesha Reese-Penn, East Baton Rouge Parish School System
• Richard Vath, University of Louisiana System

Congratulations, Aareena and BRYC Community members!