Ellevate Louisiana's Engage Podcast

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we discuss Louisiana's Budget and Fiscal Session with Rep. Jerome Zeringue, Chairman of Appropriations.  Julie Stokes and Rep. Zeringue discuss the American Rescue Plan Act, the Governor's Executive Budget and more.

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage podcast we discuss tax reform with Sen. Bret Allain, Chairman of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee . Julie Stokes and Sen. Allain discuss his comprehensive tax reform package, the franchise tax, centralized sales tax collection and more.

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of Louisiana's coastline and its restoration. Julie Stokes speaks with Chip Kline, Chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Board and the Director of Coastal Activities for the State of Louisiana. Julie and Chip discuss Louisiana's land loss, CPRA's master plan, upcoming projects and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of Louisiana's infrastructure. Julie Stokes speaks with Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Julie and Dr. Wilson discuss project updates across the state, funding transportation and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we wrap up our conversation on the state of Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Michael Williamson, who serves as President and CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Julie and Michael discuss the ALICE project, the effects of Covid-19 on ALICE households and more!

In this episode of the Engage videocast, we wrap up our conversation on the states finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Greg Albrecht and Chris Keaton with the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office on budget expectations, the Revenue Estimating Conference and more!

In this episode of the Engage videocast, we continue to explore issues related to Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Ava DeJoie, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission . Julie and Secretary DeJoie discuss equal pay, minimum wage and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we switch gears to the state of Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Don Pierson, who serves as Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. Julie and Secretary Pierson discuss creating greater economic opportunity for Louisiana residents, recent economic development wins, Resilient Louisiana Commission and more!

This week’s podcast is a little longer than usual, but it is a virtual treasure trove of valuable insight into Louisiana. It is an in-depth discussion with the  Department of Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson  about the history of the state’s finances leading up to the moment that we find ourselves in, the various ideas of tax reform swirling around a very reform-minded legislature as...

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we continue to explore the state of Louisiana's budget and finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Jason DeCuir, who is Co-owner and Partner with Advantous Consulting, LLC, a leading tax services firm in Louisiana. Julie and Jason discuss key tax reform issues in the state and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage podcast we explore the state of Louisiana's budget and finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Commissioner Jay Dardenne  about the budget planning process, the affects of COVID-19 and oil, budget surpluses and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of the Healthcare System in Louisiana. Julie Stokes speaks with Dr. Courtney Phillips, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, about COVID-19, Medicaid expansion, maternal mortality and more!

On this episode of the Engage videocast Julie Stokes speaks with Dr. Rebekah Gee and Kathy Kliebert, the last two people to serve as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, formerly known as the Department of Health and Hospitals. Julie, Dr. Gee and Ms. Stokes discuss the state of healthcare in Louisiana including Medicaid expansion, Louisiana's response to COVID-19 and more!

Welcome to the Stokes Flame Videocast with host Julie Stokes! On our first episode we feature Dr. Marc Matrana, Director of the Ochsner Precision Cancer Therapies Program, the only dedicated early phase clinical trials program for cancer patients between Houston and Birmingham. In our videocast, Julie and Dr. Matrana discuss Precision Medicine and the latest legislative success with SB 204.

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of the Mental Healthcare System in Louisiana. Julie Stokes speaks with Karen Stubbs who heads up the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health as an Assistant Secretary in the Louisiana Department of Health. Julie and Karen discuss accessing mental health services, the effects of COVID-19 on the mental health landscape in the state an...

Welcome to the Spark podcast presented by Flame Consulting! On this episode, host Julie Stokes introduces our viewers to YouNight, a sisterhood of support for women who have had or are currently battling any type of cancer.

On our final episode of a series of interviews we are further discussing education policy. Julie speaks with Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s State Superintendent of Education, about his new role and vision for the Louisiana Department of Education, the reopening of schools, closing the digital divide and more!

On our third episode of a series of interviews we are further discussing education policy. Julie speaks with a diverse panel from around the state to give our listeners look into education in 2020 from a practitioners standpoint. The panelists include Dr. Patty Glaser, Superintendent Lamar Goree and Superintendent Ritchie Strong. They discuss internet equity, social and emotional learnin...

On our second episode of a series of interviews where we are discussing education policy, Julie speaks with Dr. Geoffrey Nagle, President and CEO of the Erikson Institute, a leading force in improving the lives of young children and their families through knowledge, research, service and advocacy and the nation’s premier graduate school in child development. Julie and Dr. Nagle disc...

On our first episode of a series of interviews where we are discussing education policy, Julie speaks with Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Julie and Libbie discuss the impact of COVID-19 on child care providers, accessibility and affordability of childcare, the long-term impacts of early childhood education on our state’s economy and more!

On our final episode of a series of interviews where we are discussing higher education policy, Julie speaks with Dr. Kim Hunter Reed who serves as Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education. Julie and Commissioner Reed discuss reopening of college campuses, online learning, the Board of Regents master plan and more!

On our third episode of a series of interviews where we are discussing higher education policy, Julie speaks with Dr. Monty Sullivan, President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Julie and Dr. Sullivan discuss the college affordability, workforce training, the benefits cliff and more!

On our first episode of our series of interviews where we are discussing higher education policy, Julie speaks with Martha Snyder, a Senior Director at HCM Strategists.  HCM is a national group of policy advocates and strategists working toward equitable and meaningful change by bridging the gap between public policies and the people they affect.

On our second episode of a series of interviews where we are discussing higher education policy, Julie speaks with Dr. Jim Henderson President of the University of Louisiana System. Julie and Dr. Henderson discuss the affects of COVID 19 on university operations, diversity and inclusion initiatives and more!

On our final episode of our series of interviews where we are wrapping up the 2020 legislative sessions, Julie speaks with Rep. John Stefanski about all things tort reform.