The Louisiana Creole Research Association, Inc., known as LA Creole, was founded on August 21, 2004 as a New Orleans-based, non-profit family research and educational organization.
Its purpose is to assist Creoles of Color in researching their ancestry, to educate the general public about Creole history and culture, and to celebrate the contributions and legacy of a unique, sometimes forgotten people.
For more information: Click here for Historical Overview
LA Creole Mission Statement
Louisiana Creole Research Association (LA Creole) advances family research, provides education and celebrates Creole culture.
Board of Directors 2019
Chantell Nabonne, Board Chair
Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes
Dr. Eva Semien Baham
Mark Charles Roudané
Curtis Graves
Jeanne Ayler
Financial Officer: Jennifer Ellsworth
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Development: Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes, Lynette Dolliole Johnson, Dr. Ronald Dorris, &
Pat Schexnayder
Marketing/Public Relations: Chantell Nabonne
Strategic Planning: Dr. Paula W. Adams & Barbara Landix
Ways & Means: Jeanne Ayler
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Conference: Pat Schexnayder & Jennifer Quezergue
Membership: Dr. Eva Baham & Helen Marie
Programs: Jennifer Quezergue
SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Community Liaison: Jennifer Quezergue
Genealogy & Research: Pat Schexnayder & Ingrid Stanley
Historian: Pat Schexnayder & Ingrid Stanley
Hospitality: Madeline Gex
Journal: Ingrid Stanley (Editor)
Newsletter: Helen Marie (Editor)
Nominating: Ingrid Stanley
Oral Histories: Lynette Dolliole Johnson
Social Media: Cedric Ellsworth & Chantell Nabonne
Telephone: Joann St. Cyr
Webmaster/Datase Administrator: Helen Marie
As of: January 12, 2019