Steph Slates

Steph Slates has a diverse work experience spanning across different organizations and roles. Their most recent position is as the Vice President of Talent Development at LCMC Health, which they began in June 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief of Staff at YouthForce NOLA from August 2019 to May 2023. Steph also held the position of Executive Director of School Talent at New Schools for New Orleans from August 2013 to July 2019. They began their professional journey as a Teacher with Teach for America/New Orleans Public Schools from August 2002 to May 2004. Steph also worked as a Program Design Specialist at Teach for America from December 2005 to July 2006. They have experience in project management, having held the position of Project Manager at New Leaders for New Schools from February 2007 to August 2008. Additionally, Steph served as the Office of Service Learning Sr. Program Coordinator at Tulane University from July 2004 to November 2005. During their academic journey, Steph pursued a PhD in Sociology as a student at Johns Hopkins University from August 2008 to August 2013.

Steph Slates completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Harvard University from 1997 to 2002. Later, from 2006 to 2008, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Urban Studies at the University of New Orleans. Lastly, they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Sociology from The Johns Hopkins University, studying from 2008 to 2013.