June 7-10, 2025 at Nicholls State University

The Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy (LGLA) is a premier leadership program for young women in grades 9–12 across Louisiana. LGLA helps participants develop essential leadership skills, including communication, teamwork, networking, and problem-solving.

Students engage in hands-on experiences such as a real-world mock election, learning directly from civic and business leaders. The program is ideal for motivated young women who want to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and take on leadership roles at their high schools.

Participants stay overnight on campus at Nicholls State University, making it accessible to students from across the state. The program is free for participants, with a $50 processing fee to reserve their spot, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent any eligible young woman from attending.

 To Apply click HERE

 

Thank You to our 2026 LGLA Sponsors!

Power Partners 

• Sandy Rosenthal Greater New Orleans Foundation 
• Chevron
• Lafourche Parish Commission on Women
• City of Thibodaux
• Entergy
• Goldring Foundation
• Geri Lynn Nissan

Light the Torch Sponsors

• Elite Auditing
• Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish

Lady Liberty Friends

• Enterprise Staffing
• Canal & Main

Friends of LGLA

• Bayou Signs
• Off the Hook
• Riverbend Renovation
• Kristine Russell
• Wendy Thibodeaux
• Joe Waitz

LGLA Supporter 

• Glow Luxury Salon
• Sue McNabb
• Synergy Bank
• Lowland Construction