Throughout her professional career, Hilliard has raised more than $800,000 for local nonprofit organizations. Today, she leads the foundation that helps sustain and advance Thrive Academy, where 200 students currently are educated, housed and cared for Monday through Friday each week. Although the school is eligible for state funding, the additional money raised helps support school operations and capital improvements.
Personal motto:
“Keep pressing forward.” Philippians 3:12-14
Advice to my younger self:
“No.” It’s a complete sentence.
What others don’t know about me:
I am nearing 14 years of service in the Louisiana Air National Guard, and for the past 11 years, I have supported the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in the military support branch, contributing to response efforts for countless hurricanes, COVID-19, wildfires and cyberattacks.
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