Jazz & Heritage foundation TEAM
Our small yet dedicated staff members are the movers and shakers who work tirelessly to carry out the Foundation’s mission. We come from various disciplines – the arts, fundraising, business and marketing development, theatre, production, finance, audio/visual engineering, and public advocacy. We are passionate about maintaining and creating new initiatives to support Louisiana’s music community, emerging artists, and creatives.
Meet The Team
Sarita Carriere
Interim Executive Director
Derek Douget
Dean of Curriculum & Instruction of the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music
Jason W. Doyle
Director of Production &
Facilities Operations
Mariah C. Forde
Assistant Director of Marketing
Herman Francis
Facilities & Site Operations
Associate
Robert Francis
Senior Facilities & Site Operations
Associate
Andrea Garcés
Assistant Director of the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music
Khalid Hafiz
Production and Facilities Manager
Laura Keller
Digital Collections Manager
Jenna Lloyd
Archive Photography Technician
Rachel E. Lyons
Archive & Cultural Heritage Director
Dr. Tara Melvin
Administrative Associate
Elizabeth Ramoni
Grants & Programs Manager
Jarrod Remetich
Accounting & Administrative Manager
Kia Robinson Hatfield
Director of Programs, Communications,
& Initiatives
Shanna E. Stowe
Development Operations &
Grants Manager
Elton Taylor, Jr.
Director of Development
Raquel Tejeda
Executive Assistant & Board Liaison
Zachary Thierry
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kendra Thompson
A/V Digital Media Technician
Cole Williams
Manager of Community Partnerships & Arts Advocacy