NEW ORLEANS – Boys Town Louisiana proudly announces the appointment of Michael Chauvin and Kelsey Bonnaffons to its board of directors. Their combined expertise and passion for community engagement will play a pivotal role in furthering Boys Town Louisiana’s mission to save children and heal families across the region.
Michael Chauvin currently serves as the Vice President of Sales at NOLA.com/ Times- Picayune, where he leads all print and digital revenue streams. Since April 2021, he has overseen a dynamic sales team and implemented strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth. His career includes leadership roles such as Director of Advertising at The Post and Courier/Evening Post Industries and Publisher/Director of Advertising at Summerville Communications, Inc. His broad expertise in digital, print and event marketing has consistently resulted in increased market share and revenue growth.
Beyond his professional achievements, Chauvin has been actively involved in community service, holding board positions and leadership roles in organizations such as the Greater Summerville Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, Summerville Family YMCA, and the Charleston Home Builders Association. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Montreat College and an associate degree in applied science in Information Systems and Networking Technology from Southwestern Community College.
Joining Chauvin is Kelsey Bonnaffons, an accomplished attorney at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith in New Orleans. As a native of the city, Bonnaffons brings not only legal expertise but also a deep understanding of the community’s needs. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from The University of Florida before returning home to attend Tulane University School of Law.
Bonnaffons is deeply committed to community service, particularly through her work with Take Paws Rescue and Galloway’s Hogs for the Cause, a charity that raises money to support families of children with pediatric brain cancer. Her passion for giving back aligns perfectly with Boys Town Louisiana’s mission to invest in the well-being and future of local youth.
“We are excited to welcome Michael and Kelsey to our board,” said Rashain Carriere Williams, Executive Director of Boys Town Louisiana. “Michael’s deep understanding of media and storytelling along with Kelsey’s legal knowledge and compassion for others will be invaluable to our mission to support children and families in need.”
For more information about Boys Town Louisiana and its mission, visit www.boystown.org.
About Boys Town Louisiana:
An affiliate of the national Boys Town organization, Boys Town Louisiana is a “go-to” resource for vulnerable children and families in the New Orleans area, especially those hit hard by instability brought on by social and economic problems. Boys Town Louisiana opened in 1989, and today meets the needs of youth and families through a variety of Continuum of Care® services. The site offers Diagnostic and Assessment Services to provide immediate help to youth in dangerous situations. The site has three Family Homes for Adolescents in New Orleans and provides In-Home Family Services to troubled families. These services and programs touch the lives of 7,600 children and families in Louisiana each year. To learn more visit www.boystown.org.
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