The ACLU and ACLU Foundation of Louisiana is governed by a diverse and dedicated board of directors. ACLU of Louisiana members are entitled to vote in board elections each spring. Become a member today!

President
Laila Hlass, New Orleans
Professor, Tulane University Law School 

Vice President
Lauren Phipps, New Orleans
Director of Philanthropy, Ochsner Health

Treasurer
Dorian Alexander, New Orleans
Chair, Louisiana AIDS Advocacy Network

Secretary
Josie Hasle, New Orleans
Medical Educator (Retired)

National Board Representative
Ashley Heilprin, New Orleans
Attorney, Phelps Dunbar

General Counsel
Galen Brown, New Orleans
Attorney

Affiliate Equity Officer
Nicole Caridad Ralston, New Orleans
Program Manager, Tulane University’s Center for Public Service  

Directors 
Anitra Blue-Francis, New Orleans
Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual

Derwyn Bunton, New Orleans
Chief Legal Officer, Southern Poverty Law Center
 

Petrice Sams-Abiodun, New Orleans
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships in Louisiana, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast

Ron Wilson, New Orleans
Attorney