Celebrating the First Delgado Leadership Institute Cohort

September 29, 2025

Through a generous $50,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Delgado Community College launched the Delgado Leadership Institute (DLI)—a new initiative designed to nurture future leaders within our College.

The DLI enhances employees’ understanding of the community college system and its multifaceted operations, strengthens professional skills, and empowers participants to grow. Through strategic planning and continuous development, the DLI fosters innovation, self-improvement, and progress, paving the way for a stronger and more dynamic future for Delgado.

This fall, we celebrate the success of our first cohort, led by Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib. Thirteen employees began their journey in September 2024 and officially completed the program with a ceremony on September 17, 2025.

Congratulations to our inaugural graduates of the Delgado Leadership Institute as they use their new insights and skills to serve our students, colleagues, and community!

Front row, from left: Natasha Wedley, Assistant Director of Human Resources; Dr. Theresa DeGruy, Executive Dean, Sidney Collier Site; Sandra Joseph, Budget Manager; Tiquiena Varnado, Biology Instructor; Scott St. Pierre, Safety and Risk Manager.

Back row, from left: Reginald Marshall, Chief Information Officer; Elizabeth Shaye Hope, English Department Chair; Nichole Labat, Director of Student Financial Assistance;  Emily Clay, Coordinator, Instructional Technology, Support, and Professional Development; Nikki Dingle, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Outreach;  Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib, Chancellor; Regina Radosta, Assistant Director, Maritime and Industrial Training Center; Curtis Kennedy, Director of Facilities Projects and Safety; Tyler Scheuermann, Athletic Communications and Advancement Coordinator.