SHE LEADS LOUISIANA
Our mission is to identify and honor women of faith who promote an exemplary professional and spiritual lifestyle and are influential in business, ministry, education, literary arts, military, healthcare, community advocacy, politics and more.
Our vision is to unite women of all ages, denominations and cultures that are a strong a steady voice for good that help families thrive, organizations flourish and communities connect by seeking faith based solutions to modern day challenges…for such a time as this.
We are a registered non-profit organization. Gifts are tax deductible and will be used to host special events where elected officials recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Christian women in our state and young women are inspired to serve with excellence and honor.
2025 Event
Pastor Sandra Pate and her team put on an amazing event for She Leads Louisiana 2025 Honorees. State Senator Rick Edmonds opened in prayer followed by praise and worship led by Debbie McKnight. After the introduction of She Leads America by Founder & Executive Director Reverend Liz Doyle, and the introduction of She Leads Louisiana by Sandra Pate & Trinity Wicker, remarks by Congresswoman Julia Letlow and introduction of 2025 Legislator of the Year by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews, the Presentation of the 2025 She Leads Louisiana Christian Women of Distinction was made.
Nominate a Woman of Distinction
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light..." I Peter 2:9
Do you know a Christian Woman of Distinction?
We like to say that our Father “whispers” in our spirit who to honor for His glory in the name o the Lord Jesus Christ! We want to encourage and empower His daughters who are doing a great work in their area of influence.
Do you hear a whisper of someone who has a voice that needs to be heard? Who needs to stand with other women for life and on the Word of God? Who is not looking for a network but to netweave her prayers, skill, talents and gifts with like-minded sisters of the Christian faith?
Nominate a Woman of Distinction
Is there someone you know outside of Louisiana?
We are praying and seeking to find 10 exceptional women to honor and whose names will be entered into the Congressional Record on October 10, 2025 at the She Leads America 5th Annual Gala to be held at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC.
Spiritual Growth & Enrichment
Dr Clarice Fluitt – International Leader, Author, Mentor, TV Personality & Speaker
Belle Chatelain – Intercessor, Educator, Mentor & Promoter of the Power of a Testimony
Sarah Noel LaBowe – Evangelist, Intercessor, Educator & Gatekeeper
Dr Deven Cavalier – Pastor Revelation Ministries, Builds & Equips Leaders
Delmarie Stampley- Pastor Shekinah Glory Ministries, Teacher, Mentor & Counselor
Malori Sims- International Missionary & Now Generation Campus Discipleship Leader
Women’s Welfare & Empowerment
Julie Brown – Founder Ark-La-Tex Pregnancy Resource Center in Shreveport & Bossier City
Jena Varnado – Founder BR PCC & established House of Ruth for unwed mothers
Lyndsey Sikes -Exec Director at Life Choices Pregnancy Resource Center in Monroe
Kim Banks –Coordinator LA Black Advocates for Life & Volunteer for LA Right to Life
Family Life & Welfare
Nan Magness – Master Counselor, Light to the Blind, Heart of Hope Ministry for women
Cindy Edmonds – Pastor, Biblical Counselor & Educator, Disaster Relief Support
Ellen Allums – Speaker, Prayer Warrior, Teacher & Advocate for Life & Faith –
Rachel Babineaux – Youth & Elderly Advocate, Podcaster, Intercessor & Mentor
Vivian Jenkins –Pastor & Founder Ministry Recovery System to build servers, rescue sinners
Linda Turner – 1st Lady of Mt Arack Baptist, Created Ministry of Vessels By Design for girls
Education
Karen C McCord – Author, Administrator, Grief Counselor & College Professor
Marketplace Ministry & Kingdom Business Builders
Deborah Campbell Tarpley – Church Starter, Business Owner, Land Developer & Builder
Verni Howard – Exec Director of Providence House to impact homelessness in Louisiana
Essie EJ Maxell – Owner of Software Application Development Company, Empowers Youth
Dr Cathy Banks – CEO, Educator, Author, Recording Artist & Philanthropist
Catherine Comeaux – Founder of Heavenly Donuts Franchise, International Evangelist
Community Organizer & Advocate for Justice
Letitia Peyton – Created TentMakers of LA to foster hope & healing for abuse survivors
Crystal LeBlanc -Captain St Landry Parish Sheriff Dept, over 20 year police veteran
Gospel Media Outreach & Entertainment
Korie Robertson – Duck Dynasty Reality TV Personality, Film & Musical Producer
Missy Robertson – Author, Co-Founder Mia Moo Fund & Part of Duck Dynasty Reality Show
Dr Susan B LeJeune – CEO Dance with Jesus Ministries, Author, Storyteller, Speaker
International Ministry
Dr. Gloria Holden-Scott
Founder & CEO Daughters of Esther Fellowship International Ministries
Dr. Patricia Tercero Morales
Co-Founder of Royal Lineage Ministries, Entrepreneur, Mentor
Women’s Welfare & Development
Dorothy Wallis – President & CEO of Caring to Love Ministries
Didrea Moore – Co-Founder of Westgate Church in Baton Rouge
Allison Daigle – CEO of Women’s New Life Clinic in NOLA & BR to build a culture of life
Geraldine Foor Owens – Lifelong Protector & Preserver of the sanctity of life in NOLA
Aneita Paige – Pro-Life Advocate & Educator, International Missionary
Cynthia Collins – International Speaker, Writer, Hope and Life Advocate
Spiritual Growth & Enrichment
Dory Davis – Community bridge builder, prayer warrior and evangelist
Rebecca Lawrence – Intercessor and women’s ministry leader
Patsy Self - Couples & Widows Minister at Bethany Church
Charlotte Williams - Servant, Psalmist & Teacher
Family Life & Communit y Service
Cindy Fleming – Trained Nurse, Led Bible Studies on Capitol Hill
Ollie Frank –Pastor of Spirit & Truth Church, Entrepreneur & Statewide Prayer Organizer
Libba McEnery – LAMB Ministries serves at risk youth in the inner city of NOLA
Business Builders
Verni Howard – Exec Director of Providence House to impact homelessness in Louisiana
Susan Hafner – Founder of One Touch Awakening that provides pillow to encourage prayer
Kimberly Brown – President & CEO of Champion Construction Group
Education
Carol Rowe - Life Coach, Author & Co-Founder of The Upperoom Bible Church & Life Center
Ann Morrow – Faith teacher and women’s prison ministry leader
Ashley Gilliam – Director of Education for Louisiana Right to Life
Andrianna Watson – LSU Campus Field Staff Event organizer & facilitator
Faith Carmouche – LSU Campus Staff Minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Kathleen Benfield – Legislative Director for Louisiana Family Forum, Radio Show Host
Media & Entertainment
Rita King Chadwick – Minister of Music, Songwriter, Hospice Chaplain & Prison Minister
Jennifer Cotney – Assistant Director for Christian Mix 106 & Creator of Inspirational Minutes
Tonya Bailey-Jones – Creator & Host of “Beauty Beyond Ashes” Podcast
Ta’Ja & Ti’Ja Taylor – Producers of “Marked The Podcast” & “The Marked Experience”
MINISTRY / SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
Women Praying For Women – Founded in 2001 to strengthen wives and mothers through prayer
Founders: Sharon Weston Broome, Martha Elkins, Katherine Spaht
Committee Members: Sally Koch, Norma Robinson, Becky Hall, Tanya Giroir, Donna Passman, Lisa Burton Simpkins, Terry Head
INTERNATIONAL MISSION WORK
Kathy Aaron - Vice President, Director of Medical Missions for Judah1 Aviation Ministry
Becky Miller – Founder & Director of Imagine Acts Ministry (IAM) serving the nation of Uganda
EDUCATION
Joyce Burges - CEO/Co-Founder of National Black Home Educators & City of Baker School Representative
Alkinee Jackson - Community Specialist, Advocate & Mentor
GOVERNMENT
Leslie Ellison – Community Leader who serves on the Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Emily Chenevert – Line Producer, Production Manager & Consultant to non-profits and churches
FAMILY LIFE & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Clelie Carpenter – Prayer Warrior, Advocate & Coordinator of Baton Rouge Right to Life
Jennifer Maggio – Author, Speaker and CEO of The Life of A Single Mom
Sharon Green – Head of Youth with A Mission Vision that provides refuge for women in crisis
Barbara Thomas & Talisha Davis - Oversee the Women’s Help Center
Tara Wicker – Church & Community Leader, State Director of Louisiana Black Advocates for Life
Jessica Lewis – Program Director of the Chrisitan Outreach Center
NOW GENERATION LEADER
Jy’Asia Sams - Founder/ President of Parenthood Empowerment & Exec Asst in Office on Women’s Policy
Erion Davison – Author, Speaker & 29:11 Director of Student Leadership, a non-profit that uplifts youth
In March 2025 at Camp Hoblitzelle (outside of Dallas where “The Chosen” is filmed). Two LSU university students were given scholarships to attend the three day “She Shines Retreat” for an anointed, refreshing and empowering time with State Representative Edmonston and She Leads leadership in attendance from around the world.
In September 2024 at the BREC Waterfront Theater in Baton Rouge, “The Courage To Not Compromise”, a one day conference for young women between the ages of 12 to 20, was held to reinforce their God-given identity, gifts and talents.
About She Leads Louisiana
In 2021, Liz Doyle founded She Leads America to find accomplished Christian women leaders to honor for their walk of faith in Christ. Now a dynamic and diverse organization with a Biblical worldview, our Honoree network prays together, builds relationships, and shares strategies, resources and opportunities to serve. State Chapters exist in 14 states along with She Leads Native America, She Leads UK and She Leads Pakistan. More chapters will start in 2025. To God be the glory!
Our 2023 inaugural brunch was held on November 4 at the Hilton Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge. An expression of commendation by Senator Rick Edmonds formally established our efforts and Representative Valarie Hodges issued certificates to 26 Christian women of distinction.
Then in 2024, at a High Tea held on October 19 at the Windsor Court Hotel in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Representative Kathy Edmonston was on hand to honor 30 women and Governor Jeff Landry issued a commendation.
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