Cheryllyn Branche

Mrs. Branche is our Board President who comes to us as a former educator and counselor. She is well versed in trauma-informed practices, school leadership, and mental health services. Mrs. Branche is also UVA Turn-Around certified.

Barbara Hornsby

Barbara Hornsby is a well respected community and business member in New Orleans. She has spent over 20 years as an auditor and accountant with the Federal government, as well as some national and local firms. She brings tact, critical accounting, and a love for growing the New Orleans community to our Board.

Nancy Ryan

Nancy Ryan is an esteemed educator with a history of leading and working with high functioning districts and charters. She brings a passion for governance and a willingness to change the face of New Orleans education as a whole.

Imari Ruffin

Ms. Ruffin is a community liaison and partnership building specialist. She uses her MBA to craft lasting community ties with government, private, and public entities. She is our Board Secretary.

Joseph Peychaud

Joseph "Joe" Peychaud is a well-known member of the New Orleans community. Currently, he is a Board member for New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, The Waldorf School and our board. He has worked with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Orleans Parish Schools as a Facilities Management, Education Specialist, and School Leader. He brings over 30 years of education experience and dedication to the New Orleans community.

Noel Kennedy

Noel is a voting Board member who comes to us with a diverse array of skills in business and education. She has been a Special Education educator and Coordinator throughout her career.

Jené Liggins, Esq.

With over ten years of experience in law, case management, intergovernmental relations, legislation, and public policy, she has transitioned her career to charter school operations; designing and implementing systems and procedures to maintain a clean, safe, efficient, organized learning environment. Jené brings her legal and systems expertise to the Generation Success Board.

Kim Parker

Kim Parker is a parent, advocate, and mental health practitioner in the New Orleans area. Kim joins our board as a parent of one of our participants and a supporter of our work. She has spent the last 10 years working in the mental health field. She brings a wealth of knowledge in mental health to our board.