LAFAYETTE – One Acadiana (1A) has hired a remarkable leader to direct the development and execution of 1A’s government relations strategy, including advocacy efforts, lobbying activities, and coalition building.

Phyllis Mouton, currently Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Government Relations at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), will serve as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for One Acadiana. Mouton will be the first person to serve in this new role for the regional business organization. The position will be funded by The Campaign for One Acadiana, a five-year regional economic development program that began its implementation phase in 2015.

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