About Us
The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) is partnering with the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network to develop and implement LAVotes, a new statewide voter engagement program.
LANO is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization with over 1,000 members, and branch offices across the state. Our mission is to strengthen, promote and build the capacity of Louisiana’s nonprofit sector through education, advocacy and member services.
LAVotes educates nonprofits about their ability to integrate voter engagement into their everyday activities and support and encourage voter engagement efforts throughout the state with relevant, timely information and resources.
Staff and Board
Ashley Herad, LAVotes Program Director
Ashley Herad is the Director of Public Policy for the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO). She holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the State University of New York at Binghamton and a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology from Louisiana State University. Before coming to LANO, Ashley served as a press aid and researcher in the Louisiana Governors’ Office. Over the last year, Ashley has served as the Housing Policy Coordinator for LANO and coordinated the establishment of the Louisiana Housing Alliance. She has participated in national advocacy training with Neighborworks, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, and in voter engagement training with the National Voter Engagement Network. Ashley has represented LANO in Washington, D.C. and at the state capitol.
