{"id":2,"date":"2017-10-06T15:23:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T15:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/maimi11\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-10T16:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T22:29:56","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"GFAC-2023-Board-01\"\n\t

Our Team<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"annie\"\n\t

Annie Watkins, Site Manager<\/h3>\n

Annie the Site Manager at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. She is originally from the southwest border of Texas and Mexico. After her graduation from Loyola University, she worked in management for Target and New Balance. She volunteers to help with child-centered events and maintain community parks in Algiers Point. Annie is excited to be part of GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans as it continues to serve the community through acceptance, generosity and kindness everyday.<\/p>\n

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Annie Watkins, Gerente<\/h3>\n

Annie es la gerente de GiGi’s Playhouse Nueva Orleans. Es originalmente de la frontera suroeste de Tejas y M\u00e9xico. Despu\u00e9s de su graduaci\u00f3n de Loyola University, trabaj\u00f3 como gerente en Target y New Balance. Ella sirve como voluntaria ayudando en eventos para ni\u00f1os y manteniendo parques en Algiers Point. Annie est\u00e1 muy emocionada por ser parte de GiGi’s Playhouse Nueva Orleans porque contin\u00faa sirviendo a la comunidad por medio de aceptaci\u00f3n, generosidad y bondad cada d\u00eda.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Ali-Miller\"\n\t

Alison Miller, Program and Operations Coordinator<\/h3>\n

Alison (Ali) is the Program and Operations Coordinator at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. A 2024 graduate of Texas State University, Ali holds a degree in Recreation Administration with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation and is a Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS). Before relocating to New Orleans in January 2025, she spent three years at The Adventurers Academy of Lifelong Learning in Austin, Texas-a nonprofit organization focused on building independence skills in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ali is passionate about fostering an environment where everyone can achieve their “Best of All”!<\/p>\n

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Alison Miller, Coordinadora de Programas y Operaciones<\/h3>\n

Alison (Ali) es la Coordinadora de Programas y Operaciones en GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. Se gradu\u00f3 en 2024 de la Texas State University con un t\u00edtulo en Administraci\u00f3n de Recreaci\u00f3n, centr\u00e1ndose en Recreaci\u00f3n Terap\u00e9utica y es una Terapeuta Recreativa Certificada. Antes de mudarse a Nueva Orleans en el enero de 2025, trabaj\u00f3 tres a\u00f1os en The Adventurers Academy of Lifelong Learning en Austin, Texas, una organizaci\u00f3n sin fines de lucro que se enfoca en desarrollar habilidades de independencia en adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo. Ali est\u00e1 apasionada por crear un ambiente donde todos puedan alcanzar su “Mejor de Todo”!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bob-Kimbro\"\n\t

Bob Kimbro, President<\/h3>\n

Bob is a CPA who has over 40 years of experience in public accounting and consulting. He started his career with Arthur Andersen and in 2002 moved to EY, after the demise of the Andersen firm. In 2005, Bob was appointed as the Office Managing Partner for the EY Louisiana practice. In that role he led a practice with over 10 partners and approximately 200 professionals providing audit, advisory, tax and transaction advisory services to businesses throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. He retired from public accounting in 2018 and since that time has assisted both nonprofits and small organizations with fundraising and organizational process development. He currently serves on the Boards of United Way of Southeast Louisiana; the Louisiana\/Mississippi chapter of the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society and GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. Bob is committed to supporting GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans to enable those individuals with Down syndrome to fully develop their physical skills and knowledge to allow them to live their lives to their fullest, just as we envision for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Bob Kimbro, Presidente<\/h3>\n

Bob es Contador P\u00fablico Certificado que posee m\u00e1s de 40 a\u00f1os de experiencia en contabilidad p\u00fablica y consultor\u00edas. Inici\u00f3 su carrera en Arthur Andersen y en el 2002, se fue a trabajar en EY luego de la desaparici\u00f3n de la firma Andersen. En 2005, Bob fue designado como el Socio Gerente de la oficina de EY en Luisiana. En ese cargo, dirigi\u00f3 una pr\u00e1ctica con m\u00e1s de 10 socios y aproximadamente 200 profesionales, brindando servicios de auditor\u00eda, asesor\u00eda y servicios de consejer\u00eda de tr\u00e1mites fiscales de impuestos a empresas en Luisiana y Mississippi. En 2018 se retir\u00f3 del sector de la contabilidad p\u00fablica y, desde entonces, se ha dedicado a ayudar organizaciones sin fines de lucro y a peque\u00f1as organizaciones con la recaudaci\u00f3n de fondos y el desarrollo de procesos organizacionales. En la actualidad, es miembro de las juntas directivas de United Way of Southeast Louisiana, de Leukemia & Lymphoma Society de Luisiana y Mississippi, y de GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. Bob se ha comprometido a apoyar al GiGi’s Playhouse de Nueva Orleans para permitir que las personas con s\u00edndrome de Down desarrollen plenamente sus habilidades f\u00edsicas y sus conocimientos, para que puedan vivir sus vidas al m\u00e1ximo, tal como vislumbramos que sea para todos.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Sandy\"\n\t

Sandy Juarez, Past President<\/h3>\n

Sandy is a Certified Project Manager with expertise in financial management, operations analysis and performance monitoring. She has a teenage daughter, Ella, with Down syndrome who amazes her every day! She wants to show the world that Ella is capable, she is worthy, and she is loved. The free therapeutic and educational programs that GiGi’s offers to individuals are very much needed in the greater New Orleans area, and Sandy loves the Generation G campaign which encourages people to “Be Accepting. Be Generous. Be Kind.” In other words, to accept her daughter for who she is, and to get to know her talents and abilities.<\/p>\n

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Sandy Juarez, Presidente Anterior<\/h3>\n

Sandy es Gerente de Proyectos Certificada con experiencia en gesti\u00f3n financiera, an\u00e1lisis de operaciones y seguimiento de desempe\u00f1o. Tiene una hija adolescente con s\u00edndrome de Down, Ella, quien la sorprende cada d\u00eda. Sandy quiere mostrarle al mundo que Ella es capaz, llena de valores y amada. Los programas terap\u00e9uticos y educativos gratuitos que ofrece GiGi’s a las personas, son muy necesarios en el \u00e1rea metropolitana de Nueva Orleans y Sandy est\u00e1 encantada con la campa\u00f1a de la Generaci\u00f3n G, la cual motiva a las personas a “aceptarse, a ser generosos y a ser amables.” En otras palabras, a aceptar a su hija tal como es y a llegar a conocer todos sus talentos y habilidades.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"LewisFamily-103\"\n\t

Lory Cenac Lewis, Vice President<\/h3>\nLory is a Certified Public Accountant with experience auditing private, public, and international clients. She is blessed with a wonderful husband and adorable children, one of whom has Down syndrome. Lory became involved with GiGi’s because she agrees with the mission of changing the way the world views Down syndrome through education so that people with it will become accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.\n
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Lory Cenac Lewis, Vice-Presidente<\/h3>\nLory\u00a0es Contadora P\u00fablica Certificada con experiencia en auditor\u00edas de clientes privados, p\u00fablicos e internacionales. Ella ha sido bendecida con un esposo maravilloso y con hijos adorables, uno de los cuales tiene s\u00edndrome de Down.\u00a0Lory\u00a0se involucr\u00f3 con\u00a0GiGi’s\u00a0porque est\u00e1 de acuerdo con la misi\u00f3n de cambiar la forma en que el mundo ve el s\u00edndrome de Down a trav\u00e9s de la educaci\u00f3n para que las personas que lo\u00a0tienen\u00a0sean aceptadas y bien acogidas en sus familias, escuelas y comunidades.\n\t\t\t\t\"Craig-Blackburn\"\n\t

Craig Blackburn, Board Member<\/h3>\n

Craig is a Peer\/Self-Advocate and motivational speaker. He has travelled throughout the US sharing the messages of ability, inclusion, and full participation in life for all. He has been on numerous boards that advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and other special needs and has met with legislators on issues for the betterment of lives of individuals with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n

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Craig Blackburn,\u00a0Miembro de la Junta Directiva<\/h3>\n

Craig es un auto-defensor entre pares, goza de la capacidad de auto representaci\u00f3n, y un orador motivacional. Ha viajado por todos los Estados Unidos compartiendo mensajes de capacidad, inclusi\u00f3n y participaci\u00f3n en la vida para todos. Ha participado en numerosas juntas directivas que defienden a las personas con s\u00edndrome de Down y otras necesidades especiales, y se ha reunido con legisladores para trabajar en temas que mejoren la vida de las personas con s\u00edndrome de Down.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Peter\n\t

Peter Mansfield, Secretary\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Peter Mansfield is an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. His wife, Lisa, is a teacher and job coach at St. Michael Special School in New Orleans. They have five children. Peter became involved at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans after the birth of his youngest, Paul, who has Down syndrome. He hopes to support GiGi’s message that all members of the Down syndrome community should be celebrated, accepted with thanksgiving, and developed to their fullest potential. Peter also serves on the Board of Advisors for the East Jefferson YMCA, the Board of Directors for the Federal Bar Association – New Orleans Chapter, and the Board of Editors for The Federal Lawyer periodical.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Peter Mansfield, Secretario\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Peter Mansfield es abogado del Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos, Oficina del Fiscal de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Este de Louisiana. Su esposa, Lisa, es maestra y entrenadora laboral en la St. Michael Special School en Nueva Orleans. Tienen cinco hijos. Peter se involucr\u00f3 en GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans despu\u00e9s del nacimiento de su hijo menor, Paul, que tiene s\u00edndrome de Down. Espera apoyar el mensaje de GiGi’s Playhouse de que todos los miembros de la comunidad con s\u00edndrome de Down deben ser celebrados, aceptados con acci\u00f3n de gracias y desarrollados a su m\u00e1ximo potencial. Peter tambi\u00e9n es miembro de la Junta de Asesores de East Jefferson YMCA, la Junta Directiva de la Asociaci\u00f3n Federal de Abogados – Cap\u00edtulo de Nueva Orleans y la Junta de Editores del peri\u00f3dico The Federal Lawyer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"fassbender\"\n\t

Shawn Fassbender, Treasurer<\/h3>\n

Shawn is a recent retiree who spent 35 years in the healthcare field as a project manager.\u00a0 In addition to GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, Shawn’s community volunteer experience includes helping at food banks, local running events, Special Olympics, and a life-changing experience participating in “pack with a purpose” to a school located in Tanzania, Africa.\u00a0 Shawn has a daughter who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as an infant over three decades ago and knows the meaning of “feeling lost” sometimes.\u00a0 During those years, the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans (UCPGNO) was a blessing and offered needed help and resources.\u00a0 Shawn sees the same support and resources provided to families at GiGi’s Playhouse.\u00a0 Shawn loves being a one-on-one tutor at GiGi’s and celebrating accomplishments with his student learners.<\/p>\n

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Shawn Fassbender, Tesorero<\/h3>\n

Shawn es un jubilado reciente que pas\u00f3 35 a\u00f1os como gerente de proyectos en el campo de la salud.\u00a0 Adem\u00e1s de GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, su experiencia de voluntariado comunitario\u00a0 incluye ayudar en bancos de alimentos, eventos locales de carreras, Olimpiadas Especiales y una experiencia reveladora participando en “empacar con un prop\u00f3sito” a una escuela ubicada en Tanzania, \u00c1frica.\u00a0 Shawn tiene una hija que fue diagnosticada con par\u00e1lisis cerebral cuando era beb\u00e9 hace m\u00e1s de tres d\u00e9cadas y a veces conoce el significado de “sentirse perdido”.\u00a0 Durante esos a\u00f1os, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans (UCPGNO) fue una bendici\u00f3n y ofreci\u00f3 la ayuda y los recursos necesarios.\u00a0 Shawn ve el mismo apoyo y recursos proporcionados a las familias en GiGi’s Playhouse.\u00a0 A Shawn le encanta ser tutor individual en GiGi’s y celebrar los logros con sus estudiantes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Deborah-Stagni\"\n\t\n

Deborah Stagni, Board Member<\/h3>\nDeborah is an Account Executive for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana responsible for new sales and marketing.\u00a0 She also serves as the wellness liaison for the New Orleans District office. She is a 2017 graduate of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) and a 2018 graduate of Leadership Jefferson. Deborah is passionate about community service and has volunteered her time for many years.\u00a0 She serves on the Jefferson Chamber Board of Directors and past member of the Executive Committee.\u00a0 She has also served many years on the Jefferson Chamber Ambassador Committee as a member and Ambassador Chair.\u00a0 Deborah is currently a Friends of City Park board member and has served on various committees of several 501c3 organizations including United Way, American Cancer Society Belles & Beaus Ball, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Leukemia Cup Regatta, ForeKids! Foundation and Angels Place.
\nDeborah is a life long resident of New Orleans and currently resides in Metairie.\n
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Deborah Stagni, Miembro de la Junta Directiva<\/h3>\n

Deborah es ejecutiva de cuentas de Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana responsable de nuevas ventas y publicidad. Tambi\u00e9n se desempe\u00f1a como enlace de bienestar para la oficina del Distrito de Nueva Orleans.\u00a0 Se gradu\u00f3 del Instituto de Liderazgo de la Regi\u00f3n de Nueva Orleans (NORLI) y de Liderazgo Jefferson en 2018. Deborah se apasiona en el servicio comunitario y ha ofrecido su tiempo como voluntaria durante muchos a\u00f1os.\u00a0 Ella sirve en la Junta Directiva de la C\u00e1mara de Jefferson y ha servido en su Junta Ejecutiva.\u00a0 Tambi\u00e9n ha servido muchos a\u00f1os en el Comit\u00e9 de Embajadores de la C\u00e1mara de Jefferson como miembro y l\u00edder.\u00a0 Deborah es un miembro de la junta directiva de Amigos del Parque y ha serviodo en varios organizaciones sin fines de lucro incluyendo United Way, American Cancer Society, Leukemia y Lymphoma Society, ForeKids! Foundation and Angels Place.\u00a0 Deborah ha vivido toda su vida en Nueva Orleans y actualmente en Metairie.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Karen-Kersting\"\n\t

Karen Kersting, Board Member<\/h3>\n

Karen considers herself a naturalized citizen of New Orleans, where she has resided since 1982. She is the owner of Alane Design, an interior design studio that has been in business for more than 30 years. Karen has a deep commitment to volunteerism that focuses on improving lives and community. She is a recipient of Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow award, a team member receiving the Don Turner Award and recognized by New Orleans City Business as one of their Women of the Year. She volunteers on the board of GiGi’s Playhouse as a gift of friendship to her neighbors and their daughter with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n

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Karen\u00a0Kersting,\u00a0Miembro de la Junta Directiva<\/h3>\n

Karen se considera una ciudadana naturalizada de Nueva Orleans, donde reside desde 1982. Ella es la propietaria de Alane Design, un estudio de dise\u00f1o de interiores que ha estado en el negocio durante m\u00e1s de 30 a\u00f1os. Karen tiene un profundo compromiso con el voluntariado que se enfoca en mejorar la vida de las personas y la comunidad. Recibi\u00f3 el premio Paul Harris Fellow del Club Rotario, es miembro del equipo que recibi\u00f3 el premio Don Turner y fue reconocida por el City Business de Nueva Orleans como una de sus Mujeres del A\u00f1o. Karen es voluntaria en la junta directiva de GiGi’s como un regalo de amistad para sus vecinos y su hija con s\u00edndrome de Down.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"slocum\"\n\t

Joy Slocum, Board Member<\/h3>\n

Joy is married to Calvin Slocum, and they are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Amira and Eliana who has Down syndrome. \u00a0Joy has over 30 years of experience in special education, and she currently works with a Charter School in Orleans Parish. Her lifelong passion has always been to instruct students with disabilities. Throughout her career she has always desired to assist her students so that they progress and excel independently on their life’s journey. \u00a0It has been a gift from God for her to partner with GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. Her family is elated to have Eliana be part of a program that fulfills her social, emotional, and academic needs beyond the classroom and throughout life. Her family sends many thanks to GiGi’s Playhouse’s founder as she believes there is a great need for this organization for individuals with Down syndrome in the community.<\/p>\n

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Joy Slocum, Miembro de la Junta Directiva<\/h3>\n

Joy est\u00e1 casada con Calvin Slocum y son los orgullosos padres de dos hermosas hijas, Amira y Eliana quien tiene s\u00edndrome de Down.\u00a0 Joy tiene m\u00e1s de 30 a\u00f1os de experiencia en educaci\u00f3n especial y actualmente trabaja con una escuela charter en Nueva Orleans. Su pasi\u00f3n de toda la vida siempre ha sido instruir a estudiantes con discapacidades. A lo largo de su carrera, siempre ha deseado ayudar a sus estudiantes para que progresen y sobresalgan de forma independiente en el viaje de su vida.\u00a0 Ha sido para ella un regalo de Dios poder asociarse con GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. Su familia est\u00e1 euf\u00f3rica de que Eliana sea parte de un programa que satisface sus necesidades sociales, emocionales y acad\u00e9micas m\u00e1s all\u00e1 del aula y durante toda la vida. Su familia env\u00eda muchas gracias a la fundadora de GiGi’s Playhouse, ya que cree que hay una gran necesidad de esta organizaci\u00f3n para las personas con s\u00edndrome de Down en la comunidad.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Dean-Pelias\"\n\t

Constantine “Dean” Pelias, Board Member<\/h3>\n

Dean is a property manager for Purple Sox, LLC and has previously worked in various management positions in telecommunications including Reserve Telecommunications and Bell South. Dean graduated with an MBA from the University of Phoenix and received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University New Orleans. Dean is involved in the leadership of the Carrollton Rotary Club and is also a member of New Orleans Sports Foundation, Got Our Troops Foundation and Deutsches Haus. Dean previously served as treasurer of the MetroView Condo Board, treasurer of the St. Catherine of Siena Men’s Club, and committee member of the Louisiana Fire Soccer Club. In his spare time, he is a Louisiana high school football referee. Dean is staunch believer of the Down syndrome community, and throughout his life it has touched his heart in a special way. He says, “In this community unconditional love is ever most present and needs to be always embraced.”<\/p>\n

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Constantine “Dean” Pelias, Miembro de la Junta Directiva<\/h3>\n

Dean es gerente de propiedades para Purple Sox, LLC, y anteriormente trabaj\u00f3 en varias capacidades como gerente en telecomunicaciones para Reserve Telecommunications y Bell South. Dean se gradu\u00f3 con un MBA de la Universidad de Phoenix despu\u00e9s de graduarse de Loyola University en Nueva Orleans. Dean participa en el liderazgo de Carrollton Rotary Club y tambi\u00e9n es miembro de New Orleans Sports Foundation, Got Our Troops Foundation y Deutsches Haus. Anteriormente, Dean sirvi\u00f3 como tesorero de MetroView Condo Boad, tesorero del club de hombres de St. Catherine of Siena, y miembro del club de futbol Louisiana Fire. En su tiempo libre es r\u00e9feri de futbol americano para escuelas preparatorias. Dean es un creyente firme en la comunidad de s\u00edndrome de Down y durante su vida se le ha tocado el coraz\u00f3n de una manera especial. \u00c9l dice, “En esta comunidad el amor sin condiciones es siempre presente y necesita estar siempre apreciado.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Karen-Ascani-Headshot\"\n\t

Karen Russo Ascani, Board Member<\/h3>\n

Born in New Orleans and raised in Metairie, Karen Russo Ascani brings deep local roots and decades of professional experience to GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. She spent 35 years with State Farm, serving as Office Manager and Sales Representative, where she built lasting relationships and developed a strong commitment to helping others.<\/p>\n

Karen is the proud mother of one son and grandmother to two wonderful grandchildren. Her love for family and community shines\u00a0through in\u00a0everything she does.<\/p>\n

Karen shares, “I love this program and\u00a0all of\u00a0y’all. I want to do what I can to help.” As the Gala Chair, she channels that passion into supporting GiGi’s mission and ensuring every event is filled with heart, purpose, and a\u00a0little something\u00a0extra.<\/p>\n

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Nacida\u00a0en\u00a0Nueva Orleans y\u00a0criada\u00a0en\u00a0Metairie, Karen Russo Ascani\u00a0trae\u00a0ra\u00edces\u00a0locales y\u00a0d\u00e9cadas\u00a0de\u00a0experiencia\u00a0profesional\u00a0a GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans.\u202f Ella ha\u00a0trabajado\u00a0por\u00a035\u00a0a\u00f1os\u00a0como\u00a0gerente\u00a0de\u00a0oficina\u00a0y\u00a0representante\u00a0de\u00a0ventas\u202fen\u00a0State Farm y ha\u00a0generado\u00a0relaciones\u00a0importantes\u00a0y\u00a0desarrollado\u00a0un gran\u00a0compromiso\u00a0de\u00a0ayudar\u00a0a\u00a0los\u00a0dem\u00e1s.<\/p>\n

Karen es la\u00a0orgullosa\u00a0madre de un\u00a0hijo\u00a0y abuela a dos\u00a0nietos\u00a0maravillosos\u00a0y\u00a0su\u00a0amor\u00a0por\u00a0la familia y la comunidad\u00a0brilla\u00a0por\u00a0todo\u00a0lo\u00a0que\u00a0hace.<\/p>\n

Karen dice, “Me\u00a0encantan\u00a0este\u00a0programa\u00a0y a\u00a0todos\u00a0ustedes.\u00a0Quiero\u00a0hacer\u00a0lo\u00a0que\u00a0pueda\u00a0para\u00a0ayudar.” Como\u00a0l\u00edder\u00a0del\u00a0comit\u00e9\u00a0de la Gala de GiGi’s Playhouse Nueva Orleans,\u00a0ella\u00a0demuestra\u00a0su\u00a0pasi\u00f3n\u00a0para\u00a0apoyar\u00a0a la\u00a0misi\u00f3n\u00a0de GiGi’s y\u00a0asegurar\u00a0de\u00a0que\u00a0cada\u00a0evento\u00a0este\u00a0lleno\u00a0do\u00a0coraz\u00f3n,\u00a0prop\u00f3sito\u00a0y algo extra\u00a0especial.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Our-Core-Values-2022\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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