The People Project:
Claudia Patterson
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | May 2, 2023
Meet Claudia Patterson!
Claudia grew up in Hammond, and is the oldest of 6. There are 3 boys and 3 girls in her family. She graduated from Hammond High School in 2001, then attended University of Louisiana Monroe. After Hurricane Katrina, she moved to Atlanta, and lived there for 6 years. She came back to Hammond due to a family illness, and decided it was time to move back.
She met Russell, her husband, in 2015, started dating in January 2016, then were married in September 2016. They have a beautiful blended family with Jay (16), Hadassah (15), Aaron (10), Chloe (11) and Cree (6).
She is the founder of CRP Mentorship, Inc, a nonprofit organization designed to empower and develop girls ages 8-18 to become better leaders and role models in their homes and community.
She is also on the Board for the Joy Team. Claudia is a Customer Service Specialist for Entergy.
We want to thank Claudia for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about her life and her love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: When I lived in Atlanta, I started my career at Career Builder. I grew up and learned and developed into a professional. When my grandmother became ill, I came home to see her, and decided that I needed to be home. So, I moved home, and started working at a few local companies. My goal was to work for Entergy, so I kept applying until I received a call for an interview! I have been with them for 6 years, and I love my job.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: New Orleans Food and Spirits in Covington. I get it all, pasta, catfish, oysters.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Going to Celebration Station in Baton Rouge with my family. We would ride the go-carts with my Dad and brother. My mom would be on the side yelling for us to slow down.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Paris and Africa, those are the two places I want to visit. I love to travel.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: There are a few. My Best Friend's Wedding, Dirty Dancing and Steel Magnolias. The first movie I remember seeing in a theater is Men in Black with my family. We had the glasses and all.
Q: Do you have a favorite book? What do you love about it?
A: Where the Sidewalk Ends. It was one of the first books I remember sitting down and actually reading and understanding.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Smile at your neighbors. You never know when you will see them again or know what they are going through.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Going to Paris and Africa.
Q: What is your favorite type of music? Who is an artist or band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: I love anything I can dance too! I love Mariah Carey. I would like to see Maverick City Music perform.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it and where would you go?A: My mother's father. He passed away before I was born and I would like to get to know him. We would go to Streetside Market or Cate Street Seafood Station!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: I love how the Hammond DDD has developed downtown. It is now a place people want to visit and participate in events. And that they are adding sidewalks!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Traveling more, loving life.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I am more shy than people realize.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: My babies.
Q: If you could have a full-time staff member that is fully paid for, what would that be? (Chef, housekeeper, driver, coach, personal trainer, etc.)
A: An assistant! Someone to help me manage my life.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Beans and rice. My favorite is red beans, but I like all different types of beans.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Sit in silence, listen to music or listen to podcasts about mental health.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was monogramed bracelets to girls who graduated from CRP. The last gift I received was flowers from the girls at graduation.
Q: What are you known for?
A: Community Service.
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: Back that Thing Up by Juvenile!
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: Being able to create silence!
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: I like finding ways to create. I have taught myself graphic design recently.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: The red heart or the pink double heart.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: That I haven't given up.
Q: What two items would you take with you if you shipwrecked on a deserted island where food and water were taken care of?
A: Scissors and a rubber band.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: I would tithe 10% to God, give to my favorite charity, St. Jude, and invest the rest.
Claudia was nominated by Krystle Long
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