Common House
Membership Committee
2023-2024
Current Committee Breakdown
Demographic Breakdown
EXPECTATIONS OF JOINING THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:
REQUIREMENTS OF JOINING THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:
Caitlin Knoepp
Passion for charity/giving back to communities. Her business is centered around this and she is a master networker who loves sharing what she’s up to.
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Josh Owens
Josh is a master networker who loves bringing people together. His work focuses on local business as a video + podcast producer. He loves community spaces and bringing people together.
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I’Lani Roberts
A leader in community care and hugely influenced by food, wine and music. Knows a lot of locals as a Louisiana native.
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Sam Olmsted
Managing Director of Online Optimism
He sits on the associate board of the Chamber, involved in New Orleans and Co and hosts his own networking events for marketing professionals in New Orleans. Heavily involved in the city, networking events and getting involved in New Orleans non-profit work.
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Deniseea Taylor
She is well traveled and understands the benefit that CH will bring to New Orleans. Her husband works in finance so she also has connections with corporate leaders. Well connected and will be a great ambassador.
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Joëlle Dussek
A native New Orleanian who also spent a great deal of time in both LA and NYC Joëlle has a great group of friends on all coasts who love to visit her in NOLA. She’s also very involved in her community and loves finding new places for food and drinks.
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James Braendel
Marketer who’s a man about town. He’s either at a party or throwing his own. Born and raised in New Orleans he’s connected to a lot of fun 30 somethings.
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Lela Orr
Fashion Designer (featured on Project Runway)
Louisiana girl who has made New Orleans home after some time in New York and Dallas. She has her hometown community but she’s looking to find a new group in Nola. She’s really outgoing and social and loves meeting new people, especially creatives.
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Adrienne Breaux
House Tour Director at Apartment Therapy
Adrienne is a well traveled creative but she’s a Louisiana Cajun girl through and through. This means traditions are important to her, but she’s also down to be silly! She throws a mean party and is an incredibly social person, especially amongst her neighbors.
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Taylor Morgan
New Orleans Owner/Editor The Scout Guide
Taylor has promoted New Orleans through strategic initiatives, partnerships and community building. She’s passionate about telling stories that highlight the city she loves and she’s invested in many facets of New Orleans.
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Touré Folkes
Founder and Executive Director of Turning Tables
Touré was selected as a “Person to Watch” in Imbibe, an annual list of the people, places and organizations that will shape the drinks world. Turning Tables advocates for equity in the hospitality industry by providing mentorship, educational tools, and platforms for exposure in a system of support for the black and brown communities of new orleans. turning tables is changing the face of hospitality by cultivating leadership and creating a model for equitable access to career pathways.
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Adrienne LaBauve
Adrienne is your typical real estate agent: always busy. But she’s also committed to her team (which are mostly women and LGBTQIA) and getting out and about. I think she lives by the ‘work hard, play hard’ mantra.
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Hayden Wearren
Medical Sales Assistant
Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Hayden now calls New Orleans home after a stint in Nashville. What drew her to the city is the unique architecture, friendly people and culture. She’s very interested in meeting new people and loves sports.
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Daphne Johnson
Senior Director, Channel Partnerships at Yahoo Business
Daphne spends time in both New Orleans and New York and is active in diverse communities and committed to allyship and anti-racism efforts. While in New Orleans she loves exploring the arts scene and learning about the culture. CH is a place Daphne can work (she lives nearby) and enjoy programming.
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Casie Duplechain
Chief Development and Engagement Officer at City Park Conservancy
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the philanthropy industry. She loves being an ambassador for New Orleans and connecting with people.
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Dominique Butler
Director of Comms at New Orleans Youth Alliance
Artist and a community builder. She received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama, where she studied film and television, sociology, and business. Dominique currently spearheads NOYA’s communications and outreach and develops multimedia content.
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Kalli Padgett
An artist of Creole / Cajun decent based in New Orleans. After obtaining a Fine arts degree at SCAD in Savannah Georgia, She began making work advocating deeper exploration & action for the human condition. Psychologically reflective moments are created with elements native to her time, place, and social situation. Turning harsh perspectives into fluid emotion.
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Jalence Isles
Founder and Managing Partner at Honeybee Partners
Jalence Isles is dedicated to supporting small, Black-owned businesses in New Orleans.
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Gilles Ferone
Principal Software Developer, Savvas Learning Company
Gilles is a transplant from Paris, France. He’s a full stack developer but also a musician and artist. He chose New Orleans as his home because of our rich culture and music scene. While he works in the Tech space most of his friends and contacts are local musicians and artists.
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Dr. Alisha Reed
Pharmacist and Self Care Advocate
Longtime pharmacist and self care strategist who teaches people how to take care of themselves. She’d be great for programming, bringing people to the space and as a native New Orleanian, she has a large following and community within the city.
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Apryl Broach
Principal Services Executive at Highspot
Black Woman in Tech who works for a Seattle based company. She’s very personable outside of work and loves finding things to do in the city. Transplant.
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Alex Ramirez
Co-Founder/Owner The Drifter Hotel
Alex is part owner of The Drifter Hotel which is a super sexy destination in New Orleans. CH would be perfect for his meetings with partners and clients and he would definitely get our vibe. He definitely knows a lot of people in the real estate investor world.
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Leo Herrera
Writer, activist and filmmaker
Leo Herrera is a New Orleans based Mexican writer, activist and filmmaker. His work focuses on the American Queer experience. His films and writings explore LGBTQ culture, politics and history, paying homage to our past and educating a younger generation.
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Bianca Cook
Works for Ochsner Health and is well connected within the city amongst young black demographic. Runs The Nola Collective a media initiative that foster connections and weaves together diverse communities,
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Graham Williams
Partner at Sternberg, Naccari, & White
Graham was recognized as one of the Top 40 Young Lawyers by the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Division. Graham was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2024.
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Robin Barnes
Local Grammy Nominated Musician
Robin is a local/native and a cultural ambassador of New Orleans. Carries a lot of influence and also the owner of Move Ya Brass which makes exercise accessible to locals.
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Bruce Powers
Photographer who represents the Under 30’s creatives in the city. Well connected and focused on community spaces.
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Jordan Rhea
Jordan is the cofounder of New Orleans based creative agency; Raire Label. Over the years Raire has contributed to building other brands and businesses within entertainment, music and professional service industries.
David Hecht
Founder and Principal of Formwork Development LLC
David founded Formwork Development in 2014 to pursue design-focused real estate projects in the greater New Orleans area.
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Nick Kallman
Well connected with Tulane alumni. Young professional who networks often and is enthusiastic about Common House.
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Taylor Jackson
Director of Communications at New Schools for New Orleans
Prior to her current position Taylor worked in the Mayor's Office of Communications followed by the Office of Human Rights and Equity. She is a native of New Orleans and received her B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Taylor is a girl about town who enjoys drinks with friends, live music and enjoying what the city has to offer.
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Kenn Barnes
Former Assistant City Attorney, Kenn now has his own firm and focuses on bail and bond, criminal justice reform and reinvestment, as well as the intersectionality of mental health in the criminal justice arena. Additionally, he works in the area of business development and personal injury.
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Victoria Holley
Represents the under 30 demographic in New Orleans! She’s an uptown girl who is excited for an excuse to head downtown to meet clients and bring her friends out to Common House.
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Nick Moldaner
Represents the under 30 demographic in New Orleans! She’s an uptown girl who is excited for an excuse to head downtown to meet clients and bring her friends out to Common House.
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Vincent Postle
Represents the under 30 demographic in New Orleans! She’s an uptown girl who is excited for an excuse to head downtown to meet clients and bring her friends out to Common House.
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Louis David
Represents the under 30 demographic in New Orleans! She’s an uptown girl who is excited for an excuse to head downtown to meet clients and bring her friends out to Common House.
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