Alumni

After Graduation

Although the IOP hopes that many of its graduates will someday run for public office, it also recognizes the need for talented and knowledgeable campaign managers, advisers, fundraisers, legislative staff and civic leaders. In short, the IOP expects its alumni, in however they may choose, to involve themselves in the political and governmental processes of our city and state.

Notable Alumni

By listing current and former elected officials the IOP runs the risk of not listing a former fellow that should be included.  If this is the case, please feel free to email us at loynoiop@gmail.com and provide us the information that should be updated.

• Current Elected Officials
  • U.S. Senator John Kennedy
  • State Representative Beth Anne Billings
  • State Representative Kim Carver
  • State Representative Mandie Landry
  • State Representative Shaun Mena
  • State Representative Joseph A. Stagni
  • La. Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta
  • Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams
  • New Orleans City Councilman Jean Paul 'JP' Morrell
  • New Orleans City Councilman Freddie King
  • Orleans Parish School Board Ethan Ashley
  • Orleans Parish School Board Olin Parker
  • Jean Lafitte Mayor Timothy P. Kerner, Jr.
  • Harahan Mayor Tim Baudier

• Former Elected Officials/Political Appointees 
  • Former U.S. Senator David Vitter
  • Former U.S. Congressman Bob Livingston
  • Former State Senator Ed Murray
  • Former State Representative Jeffery J. Arnold
  • Former State Representative Walt Leger III
  • Former Mayor of Covington, Candace Watkins
  • Former Jefferson Parish President John Young
  • Former US Attorney Kenneth Polite

• Judges
  • Judge Lance Africk
  • Judge Kurt Englehardt
  • Judge Dale Atkins
  • Judge Nandi Campbell
  • Judge Rhonda Goode Douglas
  • Judge Omar Mason
  • Judge Lauren Lemmon

• Journalists
  • Walter Isaacson
  • Clancy Dubos
  • Mark Schleifstein
  • Tyler Bridges
  • Jack Davis
  • Stephanie Grace
  • Lee Zurik
  • Jessica Williams