The People Project:
Jeannine Louviere
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | September 30, 2023
Meet Jeannine Louviere!
Jeannine was born in Odessa and grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. She is the youngest of four. She graduated from South Grand Prairie High School in 1999. She moved to the New Orleans area, graduated from Delgado Community College in 2006 in graphic design. In 2015, she wanted to move away from the city, and fell in love with Hammond. She is the Affiliate Coordinator at Fusion Thermal, and she loves her job.
Jeannine also started 5K Purple Run, LLC in 2021 after the loss of a good friend due to domestic violence.
She was previously on the board for Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE), is a member of Tangipahoa Professional Women's Organization, and attends city council meetings regularly.
She has a baker's dozen nieces and nephews, a rescue cat named Guinness, a pot-bellied pig, and chickens.
We want to thank Jeannine 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 decided to move to Hammond, I got a job at K-Team Printing. It was a great place to work, and I am still friends with everyone there. I was offered a position at Fusion Thermal, and took a leap. I love how I can be creative and do marketing with a wonderful team. I have been with the company for a year, and I am looking forward to continuing with them.
The 5K Purple Run began after the loss of a friend due to domestic violence. I realized it was my calling to advocate against it. I used my strengths of networking, event planning and fitness to bring like-minded people together to bring awareness to the issue. In 2021, The Run had 100 participants and raised $1,000. In 2022, The Run had 300 participants and raised $2,000. The proceeds go to SAFE, a local nonprofit organization that assists surviors of domestic and sexual violence. We also have an event around Mother's Day and a Christmas toy drive. We were able to provide gifts to 30 children.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Brunch at Jacmel Inn! I order the eggs benedict. I also love the club sandwich at the Berry Town Produce deli.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Camping with my family in Texas.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Greece, it seems so beautiful and calm.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: My favorite movies are any of the John Wick movies. I also love Forrest Gump. I remember seeing Jurassic Park with my family in a theater.
Q: Do you have a favorite book?
A: I love the Harry Potter books and Shel Silverstein books.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Play to your strengths. Have patience. Give yourself and others grace. Be assertive. Stand in your convictions. Recognize the signs of abuse, educate yourself. Protect yourself- it is your responsibility as a human being.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Travel to Greece, living and working on an animal farm with horses, pigs, dogs, cats- all the farm animals!
Q: What is your favorite music or an artist/band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: This is a trick question, as I love so many different types. I love old West Coast rap, country. I would like to see George Strait perform!
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: Adobe. It was the first place I fell in love with tortilla soup. Also, Cate Square Park.
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 paternal grandfather. He passed away when I was 11 years old. He served in World War II.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: The people and their giving hearts.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Drinking a margarita and being successful!
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I like to sew. I make costumes and pillow cases.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Safe.
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: A financial adviser to budget and make my money grow!
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: It wouldn't be a whole cuisine just chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes with white gravy and corn on the cob.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Sing at the top of my lungs and dance. And listen to Teddy Swims.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was clothes to a neighbor, just because. The last gift I received was a coin purse from Bethany, just because.
Q: What are you known for?
A: My sense of humor and spiciness!
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: That is another trick question! Anything Metallica.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: A healing touch.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Battle Rattle CrossFit, USPSA (practical shooting), flower gardening, cooking, event planning.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: The expressionless face.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: My career and my strength.
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: Tequila and sturdy shoes.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would be the first 3 things you would purchase or spend money on?
A: Donate to SAFE, donate to a worthy veteran association and buy a farm with animals.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
A: That I was honest, funny and caring.
Jeannine was nominated by Heather Vial
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