Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice welcomes spring 2020 cohort

January 20, 2020

NEW ORLEANS - Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and United Way of Southeast Louisiana announced today the spring 2020 cohort of the Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice, a 12-week U.S. Constitution course which brings together a diverse group of community members to gain a deeper understanding of our system of government and reclaim civil discourse.

Named in honor of the late Nancy M. Marsiglia, a tireless community activist, the Institute pairs traditional study of the Constitution through its articles, Bill of Rights, and amendments with challenging class discussions and dynamic lectures from high-profile subject matter experts. 
 
Participants in the Marsiglia Institute’s spring 2020 session include:
 

  • Kristen Amond, Fishman Haygood

  • Nini Bodeneheimer, Retired

  • Amy Borrell, Entergy

  • Jane Cross, Retired

  • Michael M. Davis, Retired Educator

  • Tynesia Fields, Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Paul Flower, Woodward Design+Build

  • Keren Gesund, Gesund & Pailet, LLC

  • Grace Kaynor, Self-Employed

  • Donald Lee, Self-Employed

  • Kate Magsamen, KMM Consulting LLC

  • Peggy Mendoza, New Pathways New Orleans

  • Lucas Miller, Metairie Park Country Day School

  • Aspen Steib Murphy, Marathon Petroleum Company LP

  • Barbara Pailet, Bruce J. Heim Foundation

  • Kat Sampson, Livingston Collegiate High School

  • Anitra Smith-Senegal, Positive Family Support Systems

  • Hannah Udell, Lucid

  • Mike Woodward, College Track New Orleans

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Upon completion of the course, participants will be recognized as Distinguished Fellows of the Nancy M. Marsiglia of Justice, joining nearly 75 other community leaders who have completed the course since its founding in 2018. 
 
For more information on the program, visit UnitedWaySELA.org/Marsiglia-Institute.
 
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