ASSIST Agency is led by Executive Director Sharon Clement, and is governed by an eighteen member Board of Directors. One-third (6) of the members of the Board represent lower income constituents and are elected by residents living with lower incomes in Acadia, Jeff Davis and Vermilion Parishes. These seats give people with lower incomes a direct voice in shaping ASSIST Agency's policies and programs. The other twelve Board members represent public officials and organizations from the private sector.

This configuration provides the opportunity for needs and priorities to be established by peers of those participating in our programs. In this way, decisions about programs that address poverty are moved out of the political arena and back to the people who are most affected. At the same time, private and public representatives gain a clearer understanding of the issues confronting those who use our services.

Mr. Anthony Candler, Sr.
​President,
Jefferson Davis Parish
 
​Ms Shari Hebert
Vice President
Vermilion Parish
 
Mrs. Dianne Granger
Secretary
Acadia Parish
 
Mrs. Katie Jolivette
Treasurer
Acadia Parish
 
Mr. Mike Kloesel
Parliamentarian
Vermilion Parish
 
Mrs. Glenda Woods
Chaplain
Jefferson Davis Parish
 
Members
Mr. Alton Allen
Acadia Parish
 
Mrs. Ruby Gant
Jefferson Davis Parish
 
Mr. Marcelo Davis
Vermilion Parish
 
Mr. Lee John III
Acadia Parish
 
Dr. Jack Gupta
Vermilion Parish
 
Mrs. Peggy Keys
 Jefferson Davis Parish
 
Mrs. Harriet Lawdins
Jefferson Davis Parish
 
Ms. Anita Levy
Vermilion Parish

Mr. Brian Seth Mouton
Acadia Parish

Ms. Rossline Potier
Vermilion Parish
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Mr. Edwin Ray
Jefferson Davis Parish
 
Mrs. Emily Stoma
Acadia Parish