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Laura Sullivan


Let's tell her story


“She is
motivated. She is motivating . She is deserving of recognition. She is many things, and her story should be told."

- Laura Sullivan Ethridge, Hancock Whitney, Chief Marketing Officer 


The stories of accomplished women in our communities are many - and amazing! We'd like to hear them. Please nominate a woman who is inspiring, growing and uplifting our communities through their dedication and service.

We'll shine a spotlight on the selected stories.

Featured stories will be told and shared via the Hancock Whitney website and social media channels and on NOLA.com.

 

Nominations can be made for one of four categories: 
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Women Driving Local Business

Women business owners and entrepreneurs who work hard to grow and support local communities.

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Women Leading Communities

Women in leadership positions who mentor others and inspire change through their dedication and service.

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Women in Service


Military, first responders and others in service, on the front lines of our community.

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Women at Hancock Whitney

Women associates at Hancock Whitney who embody the company's core values in their service and volunteerism.

If your nominee agrees to share your story, you’ll be asked to provide Hancock Whitney permission to capture and use this content for promotional purposes, in various mediums like digital/internet advertising and printed material.

Hancock Whitney will collect emails from nominators and nominees (collective "you"). You will have an opportunity to opt - out of receiving marketing communications from us. If you do not opt-out, you agree to receive future communications regarding services, incentives, offers, promotions, or other messaging related to our services and products.

Inspiring She Is Video Stories.

Watch and share these stories of driven women who inspire us with their actions, courage, and dedication. 

She is... A Sister

New Orleans-born sisters launched their Bay St. Louis dream store and community hub. 

Read more about their story. 


More Videos:

Meet More Women of Distinction

Alyssa Fletchinger Higgins

Plush Appeal 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Avery Grundmeyer

Owner - Just Eat Me Sweets 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Brandy Spencer-Byrd

Chief Human Resources Officer - Second Harvest Food Bank 

Category: Women of Service

 

Charmel Gaulden

CEO/President - Foundation for Louisiana 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Christy Pickering 

CPA 

Category: Women of Hancock Whitney 

 

Dana Territo 

Author - Director of Services from Alzheimer's Services/ Charlie's Place

Category: Women of Service 

 

Danica Ansardi 

Owner - The Ansardi Group 

Category: Women in Leadership 

 

Debbie Broussard 

Teacher - Brother Martin High School

Category: Women of Service 

 

Donna Paramore

Executive Director - Travelers Aid Society 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Falicia Coleman 

Owner and Director - All About Kids

Category: Women in Business 

 

Gina Womack 

Executive Director - Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Grace McIntosh

Executive Director - Ronald McDonald House 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Janeicia Neely

Executive Director - The 18th Ward

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Dr. Jarrett Johnson 

Physician - Primary Eye Care

Category: Women in Business

 

Jasmine Spear 

Leader of Redefine Mentorship 

Category: Women of Service 

 

Jennifer Aguillard 

Owner - Magic Moments Physical Therapy LLC 

Category: Women in Business

 

Jennifer Roberts

CEO - Agenda for Children, Louisiana 

Category: Women of Service

 

Jessica Jones-Langford 

CEO - Jessica Jones Accounting Services 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Joni Friedmann 

Owner - Dependable In-Home Care 

Category: Women in Business

 

Kimberly Gramm

Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer - Tulane University

Category: Women in Business 

 

Kristie McMath-Hebert 

Board Chair for the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Dr. Lauren Hernandez 

Owner - Sprout Pediatrics 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Lena Kaman

Captain - United States Navy 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

 

 

 

 

Maghan Oroszi

CEO - Mignon Faget 

Category: Women in Business

 

Maria Harmon

Co-Owner/Co - Director -Step Up Louisiana

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Maria Huete 

Junior League of New Orleans 

Category: Women of Service 

 

Melinda Bourgeois 

Owner - Travel Central 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Michelle Edelman 

Owner - PETERMAYER 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Monica Mishaw

Founder and Director - Horizon Employment Specialists 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Monique Hinton 

Founder and CEO - Hinton Global Media 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Natalie Barranco 

Co-Founder - Prime Business Advisory Solutions

Category: Women in Business

 

Nikki Cousizan 

Chief Financial Officer - Agenda for Children 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Patricia Besselman-Main 

Owner - Besselman Wealth Planners 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Paula Roddy 

Compliance Programs Director - LADOTD

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Rachel Frey 

Owner - Professional Traffic Services 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Dr. Reshma Amin 

Owner - Trio Eyecare

Category: Women in Business 

 

Simone  Maloz

Campaign Director - Restore the Mississippi River Delta

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Sondra Brown 

Founder and President - MDRG Inc.

Category: Women in Business

 

Dr. Sonia Kamboj

Owner - Breathe Easy Allergy and Asthma

Category: Women in Business 

 

Sonjia Brown-Joseph 

Executive Director - Clara's Little Lambs Preschool Academy 

Category: Women in Business

 

Stephanie Jackson 

Director - AAA Care, LLC 

Category: Women in Business

 

Tiffany LeBlanc 

Founder - Glam U 

Category: Women in Leadership 

 

Tish Allen

Vice President of Community Lending - Hancock Whitney

Category: Women of Hancock Whitney

 

Tracy Garner 

President/CEO - Easter Seals Louisiana 

Category: Women in Leadership

 

Vanessa Claiborne

CEO - Chaffe & Associates, LLC 

Category: Women in Business 

 

Zana Randjelovic Brown 

Owner - Zana Brown Studio Gallery 

Category: Women in Business  

 

We celebrate the many ways women impact our communities

12.9M
There are 12.9 million women-owned businesses in the US
1200
Women launch 1200 new businesses a day
$7.6T
Women contribute $7.6 trillion to the US GDP
72%
72% of millennial women are their household's primary financial decison-maker

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