STAFF

LERN utilizes a small staff of experienced health care professionals, to administer state-level operations, operate the LERN Communications Centers, and support LERN’s nine regional commissions. Click to download LERN’s organizational chart.

Paige Hargrove, BSN, RN
Executive Director
paige.hargrove@la.gov

Chris Hector
Administrative Director
chris.hector@la.gov

Donicia Jackson
Administrative Program Specialist
donicia.jackson@la.gov

Cassandra Woods, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
cassandra.woods@la.gov

Jason Allemand, AAS, NREMT-P
Communications Center Supervisor
jason.allemand@la.gov

Justin Schleis
Health Data Manager
justin.schleis3@la.gov

Ana DePuy, RN, MSN, CEN
Tri-Regional Coordinator
Regions 2, 4, 5
ana.depuy@la.gov

Reed Douglas, RN
Tri-Regional Coordinator
Regions 6, 7, 8
reed.douglas@la.gov

Yvette Legendre, RN
Tri-Regional Coordinator
Regions 1, 3, 9
yvette.legendre@la.gov

Deborah Spann, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, FAEN
Statewide Education Coordinator
deborah.spann@la.gov

Vence Beches
Disaster Preparedness Manager
vence.beches@la.gov