Christine Briede, Executive Director, Jefferson Community Foundation

Thanks to GNOEA member George Messing, Owner Messina’s Catering, for hosting this week’s networking event for GNOEA members at the The Basin St. Station!

Christine T. Briede has been the Executive Director of the Jefferson Community Foundation for five years. Previously, she served as Director of Development for LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center and as a Philanthropy Officer with the American Red Cross. Christine also spent 20 years as President and majority owner of a foodservice equipment company, selling the business in 2013. Christine has been recognized in Biz New Orleans’ New Orleans 500 list four times and was inducted into New Orleans City Business’ “Women of the Year” Hall of Fame in 2022. Other honors include Diversity magazine’s “Top 500 Women Businesses” and Gambit Weekly’s “40 Under 40.” She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast and Film Communications from The University of Alabama and has completed classes in Nonprofit Management from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. She earned a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida and achieved the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE®) designation in 2020.

The Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) is the nonprofit, community foundation for Jefferson Parish dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses in Jefferson Parish by focusing on the needs of the community and power of philanthropy. Jefferson Parish has the highest senior population, highest Hispanic population, and largest school district in the state of Louisiana. Christine informed the GNOEA members about the different programs they offer which include  iPhone Basics for Boomers, Jefferson Community Youth Leadership, Jefferson Parish Quality of Life survey, Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, and Race Equity bi-monthly dialogue and recommendations. Soon, the JCF will expand its reach across the Mississippi River as it begins fundraising efforts for a Westbank Aquatics Center where community members can learn to swim, first responders can train, and regional athletic competitions can be held.

Jefferson Parish is hosting a Bicentennial Ball on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Lakeside Mall from 7pm – 11pm. Click here to purchase tickets.

Please click here to learn more about Jefferson Community Foundation.

Membership

If you have a prospect, please have them connect with Jacquie Bonano, membership chair at membership@gnoea.com.

Thank You & Announcements

Q2 2025 dues reminder.

Announcements-

Bill Dalton, Firefly Marketing, announced that he has Jazz Fest tickets if any members would like to purchase them from him.

Guests-

David Greengold, Juan’s Flying Burrito, guest of Bill Dalton, Firefly Marketing

Semmes Hughs, Consortium, an agency that handles life insurance, retirement planning, and long term care.

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

  • April 22- No Meeting, Happy Easter
  • April 29- No Meeting
  • May 6- Marguerite Oestreicher, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity
  • May 13- Todd Murphy, Commissioner, Port of New Orleans- Messina’s Runway Cafe (Lakefront Airport)
  • May 20- Crawfish boil- location TBD
  • May 27- No Meeting- Happy Memorial Day
  • June 3- Stella Cziment, New Orleans Independent Police Monitor
  • June 10- No Meeting
  • June 17- Keith Hinkley, Plaquemines Parish President
  • June 24- No Meeting

Check website for updates and bulletins that include upcoming events. Meeting events are on the calendar. Speaker suggestions: contact Program Chairman, Andrew Legrand, al@speralaw.com.