Across the state, community members and committed health professionals are teaming up for a healthier Louisiana. The Bureau of Family Health’s Community Action & Advisory Teams (CAATs) plan projects that support child and caregiver health. Participation is free and open to all. The regional CAAT contacts listed below can answer questions about ongoing projects, meetings, and membership.
Want to connect with a CAAT near you? Email any of the people listed here! They’ll point you in the right direction.
Statewide Contacts
Jennifer Bruney, MSN, RN
MIECHV Clinical Developer/Educator
Jennifer.Bruney@la.gov
Andrew Bagnato, MPA
MIECHV Outreach Manager
Andrew.Bagnato@la.gov
Regional CAAT Contacts
| OPH Region | Parishes | Contact Information |
| Region 1 New Orleans Area |
Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Jefferson | Kristy Ferguson (MCH Coordinator) – Kristy.Ferguson@la.gov Rochelle Humphreys (MIECHV) – Rochelle.Humphreys@la.gov |
| Region 2 Baton Rouge Area |
East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Point Coupee, Iberville, Ascension | Rachel Purgatorio (MCH Coordinator) – Rachel.Purgatorio@la.gov |
| Region 3 Houma/Thibodaux Area |
Terrebonne, St. James, St. Charles, St. John, St. Mary, Lafourche, Assumption | Danielle Mistretta (MCH Coordinator) – Danielle.Mistretta2@la.gov Melissa Gross (MIECHV) – Melissa.Gross@la.gov |
| Region 4 Lafayette Area |
Lafayette, St, Martin, Iberia, Acadia, Vermilion | Debra Perna (MCH Coordinator) – Debra.Perna@la.gov Barbara Miller (MIECHV) – Barbara.Miller2@la.gov |
| Region 4 Lafayette Area |
Evangeline, St. Landry | Debra Perna (MCH Coordinator) – Debra.Perna@la.gov Angela Vidrine (MIECHV) – Angela.Vidrine@la.gov |
| Region 5 Lake Charles Area |
Calcasieu, Beauregard, Allen, Jefferson Davis, Cameron | Jade Marler (MCH Coordinator) –Jade.Marler@la.gov Sheila Schuetz (MIECHV) – Sheila.Schuetz@la.gov |
| Region 6 Central Louisiana |
Rapides, Vernon, Avoyelles, Grant, LaSalle, Catahoula, Concordia, Winn | Kayla Livingston (MCH Coordinator) – Kayla.Livingston@la.gov Ashley Thomas (MIECHV) – Ashley.Thomas2@la.gov Alyson Smith (MIECHV) – Alyson.Smith@la.gov Charlotte Ainsworth (MIECHV) – Charlotte.Ainsworth@la.gov |
| Region 7 Northwest Louisiana |
Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto | Shelley Ryan-Gray (MCH Coordinator) – Shelley.RyanGray@la.gov Raavin Evans (MIECHV) – Raavin.Evans@la.gov LaErica Williams (MIECHV) – LaErica.Williams@la.gov Wendi Barnette (MIECHV) – Wendi.Barnette@la.gov Barbara Rogers (MIECHV) – Barbara.Rogers2@la.gov |
| Region 7 Northwest Louisiana |
Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine | Shelley Ryan-Gray (MCH Coordinator) – Shelley.RyanGray@la.gov Marissa Deen (MIECHV) – Marissa.Deen@la.gov |
| Region 8 Northeast Louisiana |
Ouachita, Union, Lincoln, Jackson, Caldwell, Morehouse, Richland, Franklin, Madison, Tensas, East and West Carroll | Sara Dickerson (MCH Coordinator) – Sara.Dickerson@la.gov Amanda Field (MIECHV) – Amanda.Field@la.gov Nikki King (MIECHV) – Nikki.King@la.gov Amanda Rawson (MIECHV) – Amanda.Rawson@la.gov |
| Region 9 Northshore Area |
St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Washington, Livingston | Marty Hennegan (MCH Coordinator) – Martha.Hennegan@la.gov Kristen Mitchell – Kristen.Mitchell@la.gov Alison Blades (MIECHV) – Alison.Blades@la.gov |