Dr. Jessica Leger has been appointed to the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC) by Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet. Leger has been a part of the athletics staff at the University of Louisiana Lafayette since 2007. Her extensive experience and community ties are expected to benefit the commission.
Leger started her athletics career in 2007 as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance at the same university. She later served as the Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
Leger also has a solid academic background. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in marketing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2003, a Master’s of Education in 2006, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Louisiana State University in 2010.
Mayor-President Boulet is pleased with Leger’s appointment. She noted Leger’s executive leadership role with the Ragin’ Cajuns and her strong community ties. Boulet believes that Leger will be a valuable addition to the commission and is eager to collaborate with her to further promote Lafayette as a desirable destination.