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Leadership Health Fellows

Driving statewide change through collaborative health leadership.

Louisiana’s health care ecosystem is one of the most essential—and complex—drivers of the state’s well-being, economy, and future. Building on the legacy of Leadership Louisiana, this new health-focused program is designed to deepen leaders’ understanding of the full landscape of health care in our state.

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Program Overview

Participants in Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows make a one-year commitment to five two-day sessions. Regional sessions begin on Wednesdays late afternoon/early evening and adjourn Fridays at noon.

Opening and Closing Retreats are mandatory.

Participants are allowed to miss one of the remaining four sessions and graduate from the program.

By the end of the program, graduates will join a network of engaged leaders committed to improving health outcomes, strengthening the health workforce pipeline, supporting evidence-based policies, and advancing healthier communities across Louisiana. This initiative extends the Leadership Louisiana mission into the health sector—cultivating informed, connected, and empowered leaders ready to drive change.

Session Information

Session Dates and Location:

  • Baton Rouge – August 5-7, 2026
  • Monroe: October 14-16, 2026
  • New Orleans: December 2-4, 2026
  • Shreveport: February 17-19, 2027
  • Lafayette: April 14-17, 2027

Host sites:

  • Baton Rouge
  • Monroe
  • New Orleans
  • Shreveport
  • Lafayette

Core elements of Leadership Health Fellows sessions:

  • Experience Louisiana’s health ecosystem firsthand through site visits to medical centers, hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and training programs
  • Engage directly with experts to understand real-world challenges and opportunities shaping health outcomes
  • Explore key health issues across regions, including chronic disease, mental health, rural access, long-term care, and public health preparedness
  • Learn from leaders across sectors—business, policy, education, and health care—on workforce, funding, technology, and community strategies
  • Gain insight into the economic impact of health care statewide
  • Develop a comprehensive, actionable understanding of the systems and data shaping Louisiana’s health future
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