Angie Deal Sturdivant
Monroe City Court Judge
Angie has been a public servant for over 14 years. Angie started her legal career
with the City of Monroe as a prosecutor in Monroe City Court. After two years of prosecuting
cases, Angie moved to the Civil Division of the Monroe City Attorney’s Office, where
she was responsible for a broad range of matters on a variety of topics, including
handling employment and administrative matters, managing general civil litigation
and appeals, and advising Boards and Commissions. Angie was promoted to City Attorney
in 2018, and she served as the chief legal advisor for the City of Monroe, its Mayor,
and its City Council until she was elected Monroe City Court Judge in 2023. Angie
takes her job as a public servant very seriously and considers it a privilege to serve
the citizens of Monroe.Ìý
Angie’s faith is an important part of her life. Angie is an active member of First
Methodist Church in Monroe, where she serves on various committees. She has also served
as a Team Member for Charis Methodist Women’s Retreats.
Angie also believes in being a passionate leader and volunteer. Angie is an active
member of the United Way, where she served as a Campaign Cabinet Member and served
many years as a Read, Learn, Succeed Reading Mentor. She is also a member of the Sallie
Humble PTO where she enjoys volunteering every chance she gets.Ìý
Angie is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she earned a degree in Political
Science. She went on to study law at Southern University Law Center, where she earned
her Juris Doctorate in May of 2009.Ìý
Angie is married to Jeremy Sturdivant, has one son, Brooks, and a stepson, Landon.
Brooks is in fifth grade at Sallie Humble Elementary, and Landon will graduate from
optometry school in May. When Angie isn’t watching Brooks play baseball, football,
or basketball, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two rescue Boxers.
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Julie Stokes
CEO
Flame Consulting
Julie Stokes is the CEO of Flame Consulting, CFO of Stokes & Associates, Founder of
Ellevate Louisiana, and Founder of Survivor’s Cancer Action Network (SCAN). She is a CPA, a nonpartisan policy advocate, a civic leader, and a speaker.ÌýÌý
Over her seven years of service in the Louisiana Legislature, Julie Stokes gained
a reputation as a passionate advocate for cancer patients and for comprehensive, non-partisan
fiscal policy. Julie was able to share her knowledge as a CPA, as well as gain significant
legislative experience, with the Louisiana budget, comparative state tax policy, oversight
of legislative audit, Louisiana’s economic development incentives, and Louisiana’s
Department of Health policies. Having received numerous accolades for her work in
the Legislature and leaving public life behind in 2020, she opened Flame Consulting
to continue supporting projects that she is passionate about, like nonpartisan public
policy, cancer advocacy, and growing civic engagement in Louisiana.ÌýÌý
As part of her work through Flame Consulting, Julie founded Ellevate Louisiana. Ellevate Louisiana’s purpose is to empower women leaders throughout Louisiana by connecting
and educating them on the challenges impacting Louisiana with data-driven, non-partisan
solutions to make a better future for the state. In its first three years of operation,
Ellevate Louisiana has grown to more than 200 members statewide.Ìý Ellevate Louisiana
hosts discussions with policy makers in key areas of state policymaking to study the
issues and to create a policy agenda for its advocacy work before the Louisiana Legislature.ÌýÌý
During her time in, and since leaving the legislature, Julie has been responsible
for at least 13 major pieces of legislation to improve access to better early detection
and treatment options for cancer diagnoses. As a result of her passionate advocacy
over the years, she has founded the Survivor’s Cancer Action Network (SCAN) whose
mission is to unite cancer survivors, doctors, scientists, and philanthropists to improve the
patient experience and ultimately drive superior outcomes for cancer care in the State
of Louisiana. Julie also works with the Louisiana Oncology Society to collaborate on and pass legislation
to bring the most current science for cancer care to the people of Louisiana.
Julie also serves as the CFO of Stokes & Associates, where she provides the financial
leadership that has grown the company from two employees in 1998 to over forty employees
today. Stokes & Associates was recognized in 2020 as one of UNO’s Top 25 Alumni-Owned
businesses and was recognized in 2023 by the Times-Picayune and the New Orleans Advocate
as one of the best places to work. Stokes & Associates has earned its reputation as
one of the most respected vocational rehabilitation firms in the state of Louisiana.
Julie currently serves on the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
and was the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the University of New Orleans.Ìý She is currently
the Policy Chairman for GNO, Inc., serves as an Executive Committee member of the Louisiana Committee of 100Ìýfor Economic Development, and is on the Board of the Louisiana RESET policy initiative. She is active with
the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the Louisiana
Society of CPA's, the International Women’s Forum, Women United, and other groups.
She is a frequent speaker to groups on bipartisanship, fiscal policy, women’s leadership,
civic engagement, cancer advocacy, and on inspirational topics such as finding your
voice, making a difference in this world, and overcoming adversity. She is a graduate of the Committee for a Better Louisiana’s Leadership Louisiana,
the Jefferson Chamber’s Leadership Jefferson, and Loyola University’s Institute of
Politics.
During her time in the Louisiana Legislature, she chaired the Legislative Audit Advisory
Council and the Sales Tax Streamlining and Modernization Committee. She was a very
active member of the Ways & Means and Health & Welfare Committees.Ìý She also served
on House Labor, Capital Outlay, and was an interim member of House Appropriations
Committee. She travelled Louisiana with the Committee of 100, the Public Affairs Research
Council, and the Committee for Better Louisiana as one of the lead speakers on Fiscal
Policy and Tax Reform in 2015 and 2016. Nationally, she was very involved with the
National Council of State Legislatures, having served on the Executive Committee,
as Co-Chair of their Budget and Revenue Standing Committee, and being co-chairmanship
of its Executive Task Force on State and Local Taxes.ÌýÌý
She attended the University of New Orleans on full scholarship where she received
her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude. Julie resides in River Ridge
with her husband, Larry, and their two children, Brandon and Taylor.
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Sharon Broome
Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish.
Sharon Weston Broome is a firm believer in achieving progress through inclusion, innovation
and information.
Since taking office, Mayor Broome has placed a heavy focus on improving the quality
of life for citizens while
building resiliency through infrastructure improvements. She has focused on addressing
transportation,
drainage, public safety, education, economic development and revitalizing neighborhoods.
Mayor Broome is the first female Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge and East
Baton Rouge Parish.
She previously served as a Baton Rouge Metro City Council Member, a Louisiana State
Representative and a
Louisiana State Senator.
While serving in the legislature, Broome became the first woman to hold the leadership
positions of Speaker
Pro Tempore in the House and President Pro Tempore in the Senate.
Mayor Broome has been recognized for her service and leadership by several organizations.
She was selected
for the inaugural class of the Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership Initiative. Mayor
Broome serves as 2
nd Vice-
President of the National League of Cities (NLC) and serves on the NLC Board and Executive
Committee. In
addition, she is a Local Government Advisory Committee Member of the Environmental
Protection Agency
(EPA) and the Vice-Chair of the Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. She is the
secretary and a
member of the board of trustees of the African American Mayors Association, and sits
on the US Conference of
Mayors advisory board.
She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and has been recognized
for her public service and
leadership by a number of organizations including the National Organization of Black
Law Enforcement
Executives, the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and received the Luminary
Award from Links
Incorporated LA Capitale Chapter, the Baton Rouge NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award,
Girl Scouts
Louisiana East 2017 Women of Distinction Award and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
(Lambda Kappa
Kappa Chapter) 2017 Citizen of the Year Award - just to name a few.
Mayor Broome holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.
She is a
2019 recipient of UW-L Alumni Association’s Maurice O. Graff Distinguished Alumni
Award. Mayor Broome
received her M.A. in Communications from Regent University. The mayor has served as
an adjunct instructor at
the Manship School of Mass Communication at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Community College
and Southern University.
Faith and family are priorities for Mayor Broome. She is a member of United Christian
Faith Ministries Church
and is happily married to Marvin Broome. They are the proud parents of three children
and have three
grandchildren.
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Toni Bacon
Senior Vice President
Century Next Bank
Toni Bacon is a dedicated professional with a passion for community service and a
distinguished career in banking. In 1994, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in
Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ÍøÆØÃÅ). With
29 years of experience in the banking industry, Toni currently holds the position
of Senior Vice President in Commercial Lending at Century Next Bank.
Beyond her successful banking career, Toni is actively involved in various community
organizations, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact. She serves on
the boards of the ÍøÆØÃÅ Foundation, United Way, Boy Scouts, Ouachita Women's Republican
Club, and the First West Long Range Planning Committee. Through her involvement in
these organizations, Toni actively contributes to the betterment of her community.
Toni's belief in the importance of giving back to the community where one lives is
a driving force in her life. This philosophy led her to take on additional responsibilities
as she decided to run for the position of Police Juror in her district. For Toni,
serving as a Police Juror is not just a role but a meaningful way to give back to
the parish that has been a source of blessings for her and her family. With a blend
of professional expertise and a heartfelt commitment to community service, Toni Bacon
continues to make a significant impact in both the business and civic spheres of her
life.
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