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Special Olympics Louisiana is led by a team with broad corporate and nonprofit experience. In addition to our central office staff, regional staff around the state support the ongoing growth and development of programs in their regions to make Special Olympics Louisiana the successful, sustainable organization it is.

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Central Office Team

John Guzzardo

President/Chief executive officer

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Diane Sarantakos

Chief operating officer

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Dana Alkadi

senior director,
development & marketing

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Carlos Alessi

director of Foundation relations

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Matt Gore

director of sports, training & competition

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Brock Banos

director of health & unified initiatives

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Ashlyn Hemingway

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS

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Glen Drude

office assistant

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​Field Services Team

Charlie Courville

development manger

Acadiana & Southwest

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Casey Cantrelle

development manager

Capital Area & Florida Parishes

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Kieran Bulger

Development manager

Greater New Orleans & Bayouland

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Missy Amy

development manager

Northeast & Northwest

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Central Office Contact Info

Main Number: (985) 345-6644
Toll Free (800) 345-6644
Fax Number: (985) 345-6649
Email:  laso@laso.org 

1000 East Morris Avenue
Hammond, LA  70403