The 2023 Board of directors

Our 2023 President, Ali is a professional graphic designer and leads our monthly neighborhood clean up's. Her work has includes the biennial Highland Holiday Home Tour and managing communications at Bossier Parish Community College. 

One of our most dedicated members, Barbara has served on the board of directors for the past 13 years and has a passion for gardening. She maintains gateway gardens and helps to keep the neighborhood looking its best.

Cookie is the founding President of the We Grow Together which promotes nutritious food and community connections in underserved neighborhoods, Cookie manages the Highland Community Garden and works on our Property Standards Committee.

Bringing a slice of the New Orleans spirit to Highland, Darrel is a returning active Board Member, and he also supports our community through his work in development at the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.

A Highland resident with a heart for her community, Madison is the Immediate Past President. She has helped to plan new projects and engage more neighbors.

Gif is a former elected leader for the Highland area and helped establish a Beautification Fund in honor of Sue Ball. He joined the Board in 2022.

The Associate Pastor at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church on Herndon, Kaylan brings a wealth of experience in community service as well as a background in public policy. He joined the Board in 2022. 

Melinda is a longtime Highland resident passionate about neighborhood development. She is our zoning watchdog and helps at quarterly neighborhood meetings.

As a public health expert, Melissa developed the Highland Revitalization Project, which measured the impact neighborhood blight, trash and other issues affect public health with the help of Block Captain volunteers.