Jodi Conachen

Jodi Conachen has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. Jodi worked at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as the Chief Operating Officer, where they assisted in the development and implementation of the Cancer Center's strategic plan. Jodi also served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Mary Bird Perkins, leading strategic initiatives and managing a team of marketing professionals. Prior to that, Jodi was the General Manager of Communications at Community Coffee, overseeing the company's national brand expansion and handling all communication sent to the public. Jodi also worked as the Public Relations Manager at Community Coffee, generating media interviews and appearances across multiple regions. Jodi's experience also includes working as the Communications Director at the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, where they managed internal and external communications for the state agency. Jodi started their career at Woman's Hospital as the Public Relations Manager, responsible for managing public, community, and media relations.

Jodi Conachen completed their Bachelor's of Arts in Public Relations/Mass Communications from Louisiana State University from 1994 to 1998. Jodi then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from LSU Shreveport from 2016 to 2017.