For Jeannie Kanode, Division Director of Homeless Housing Services at Volunteers of America North Louisiana, leadership wasn’t something she set out to claim from the start, it was something she grew into through purpose, experience, and a deep commitment to helping others. Early in her career, Jeannie envisioned a future in private practice. Like many
Lauren Findley, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA), brings both heart and vision to her leadership, qualities that have shaped not only her career, but the lives of countless individuals across the region. Her journey into leadership wasn’t a straight line, but rather one grounded in purpose, mentorship, and
Donny Jackson’s path into leadership wasn’t something he mapped out early on, but instead it was something he grew into through experience, service, and a genuine passion for people. Originally, Donny envisioned a career centered around coaching or counseling, roles that reflect his natural inclination to guide, support, and uplift others. That foundation would later
Jenesis Gibson’s path into leadership at Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) is rooted in a lifelong desire to help others and a career shaped by purpose, growth, and resilience. Early on, she envisioned a career in the medical field, driven by a passion for caring for people. That calling eventually led her into behavioral
Gary Jaynes has built a career defined by steady leadership and a deep commitment to serving Veterans. As Vice President of Veteran Services at Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA), he oversees all programs serving Veteran clients and has helped transform the division from a single program into a comprehensive continuum of care designed to
When Pamela McKnight reflects on her early career aspirations, she smiles at how full circle her journey feels. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer. While her path ultimately took a different direction, it led her to a 20-year career in property management, experience that would later become the perfect foundation for her
