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Lafourche-funded Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy reports record demand, seeks sponsors to expand
Summary
Program leaders told the Lafourche Parish Council the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy received about 300 applications in 2025 and is seeking local sponsorship to expand enrollment from 80 toward a target of 100; 100% of parish funding is used for housing and feeding participants at Nicholls State University.
Dr. Laura Bato and program director Kristen Anselmi updated the Lafourche Parish Council on the 2025 Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy, reporting significant growth and asking the council to help recruit sponsors.
Anselmi said the program received more applications than ever before — closing at roughly 300 applicants — and that the academy was able to accept 80 young women for 2025. She said…
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