The Gateway to South Louisiana
Kimberly James Boudreaux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, has dedicated her life to being in service to others. As a young adult, Kim sold all her possessions and traveled abroad to work as a missionary, including time spent with Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity. While she always believed she would spend her life […]
Power couple Dr. Paul Baker and Lauren Baker showcase this edition of Discover Lafayette with Jan Swift. Both talented musicians, Dr. Paul Baker is Headmaster of Episcopal School of Acadiana, one of the top rated private schools in Louisiana. He is also an active and sought-after composer whose arrangements have played around the country, including […]
With a multicultural and diverse church membership of 1800, Pastor Jay Miller of the Family Church is known for his unique style of delivery, always mixed with humor and passion. Pastor Jay also serves as the President of Lafayette Christian Academy, one of the fastest growing private Schools in all of Acadiana with 1100 students. […]
After graduating from LSU School of Dentistry in 1983, Dr. Ann Laurent was one of only three female dentists in Lafayette. Setting the standard for cutting-edge dental and cosmetic procedures, she has maintained long-term relationships with her patients as she built a successful practice. In 2017, Dr. Laurent partnered with Dr. Thomas Sammons. Along with […]
Lafayette enjoys a collective wildcatter mentality that fosters a business climate of success, open for people who are willing to jump in! Home of the Oil Center, developed by Maurice Heymann in the 1950’s, Lafayette is situated in the very heart of America’s energy corridor and historically, business development in the region has been directly […]