JCYP Power Lunch: featuring Natalie Newton
Have you ever wanted to sit down and have a real, personal conversation with a top executive? The Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals is making it happen for you!
Power Lunch is an exclusive series for young professionals. You will have an opportunity to sit down with 10 fellow young professionals and have a casual, no-frills conversation with a top executive in the community and hear their personal story of progress, failure, and success. Questions are encouraged and expected- this is your time to get insider information on what it takes to get to the top!
This lunch will feature Natalie Newton, Strategic Development Specialist for Discovery Schools!
With over 15 years of comprehensive project management experience across both the public and private sectors, Natalie Newton currently serves as the Director of Strategic Development for Discovery Schools.
Natalie’s career includes achievements earned by employing expertise in team leadership, network development and project execution with a commitment to accuracy. She started her career in the Texas insurance industry, concentrating on administration management and policy implementation. She then transferred her talents to lead cost control, marketing and audit departments through promotions with one of the largest homebuilders in Texas.
Natalie transitioned to the public sector after returning to her hometown of Kenner in 2010. She served as the Internal Auditor and Deputy CAO for the City of Kenner as well as the Deputy COO for Jefferson Parish.
Mrs. Newton has also served as an advisor for several economic development projects including the Kenner 2030 Plan, JEDCO’s Jefferson EDGE, the RPC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the redevelopment of MSY airport. Prior to working for Discovery, she returned to the private sector and was hired by T. Parker Host, the company that purchased and is redeveloping the long shuttered Avondale Shipyard, as an Administration and Marketing Manager. Her most recent appointment is to the Westbank Port Development Task Force.
Being an active participant in community and business organizations, she has developed long term relationships within the Greater New Orleans area and beyond. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and Discovery Health Sciences Foundation.
Natalie holds a BBA from the University of Mississippi where she attended on both academic and soccer scholarships. In her free time, you can find her on the sand volleyball court or enjoying the outdoors with her family. Her passion continues to be committing to progressive projects that benefit the community.
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, October 20
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Drago's Metairie
3232 N. Arnoult Road
Metairie, LA 70002
Power Lunch Sponsored By:
Fees/Admission
Free to register
Lunch is Dutch treat
Contact Information
Alicia Frazier, Special Events and Programs Manager
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