LSU AgCenter
Jamila Freightman is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in public health and community development, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Ladies On The Green BR, which aims to enhance visibility and inclusivity in women's golf. As the CDC High Obesity Program Manager at LSU AgCenter, Jamila oversees a $5 million grant focused on health equity and obesity reduction in underserved rural areas. Previous roles include a Public Health Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where Jamila conducted policy analysis and managed the Louisiana Obesity Prevention and Management Commission, along with impactful work on sexually transmitted infection management in Oregon. Jamila's educational background includes a Graduate Program in Sociology at Louisiana State University and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Biology from Georgia State University.
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LSU AgCenter
The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, known as the LSU AgCenter, is one of 11 institutions within the Louisiana State University System. The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The LSU AgCenter plays an integral role in supporting agricultural industries, enhancing the environment, and improving the quality of life through its 4-H youth, family and consumer sciences, and community development programs. The LSU AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and shares physical facilities with the LSU A&M campus, which is the state’s flagship university. Many of the researchers and extension specialists with the LSU AgCenter also have joint appointments in 11 departments within LSU’s College of Agriculture.