The People Project:
Tiffiney Lavergne
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | October 17, 2021
Meet Tiffiney Lavergne!
Tiffiney was born and raised in St. Charles parish. She is the youngest of 2 girls. She graduated from Hahnville High School in 1994 then attended Nicholls State University. She transferred and graduated from William Carey College with her bachelors in Nursing in 1999. She then went back to school to obtain her Masters in Nursing to become a nurse anesthetist (She went to University of South Alabama and Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 2008). She has a son, Trint (10) and 4 dogs and 2 cats. She is a board member of Tangi Animal Friends and a member of Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa.
We want to thank Tiffiney 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: I enjoy being around people, so nursing was an obvious choice. I decided to go back to school to be more challenged and have more autonomy.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: We love The Steakhouse, and I order the filet, medium with mac and cheese and onion rings. Yellow Bird Cafe is also a classic spot, I get mimosas!
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Riding horses barefoot with a BB gun in the country! We lived in the country. When I was in the 1st grade I remember riding in the back of a truck with my feet running over the red dirt.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Bali because it is gorgeous! I would like to be relaxing and sliding into the ocean.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you saw in the theater?
A: Step Brothers is my favorite movie. I remember seeing ET with my mom and cousins the first time I went and saw a movie in the theater.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: If you’re not happy, get happy. Figure it out!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Visit Glacier National Park. We are planning to go in 2022.
Q: What is your favorite music or an artist/band that you would like to see?
A: I love Trombone Shorty! Also 70's and 80's country music. I clearly have a wide range of music.
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: Ponchatoula Feed and Seed. My grandfather liked to grow fruit and veggies and we would buy baby chicks there when I was a child.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met and is alive today, who is it and where would you go?
A: Harry Styles! We would go to a cafe in Paris.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: Our location, you can get to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Covington quickly, yet we have a small town feel.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Still living in this area. Downsized in home. Married again. Having more rescued animals.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I wanted to be a garbage-woman when I grew up! They always had first dibs on all the good stuff people were getting rid of! That changed around the 5th grade.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Always welcome.
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: Housekeeper! Especially with all the animals.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
A: Country or soul food. What we grew up eating!
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Sing classics like Madonna or Prince. Or sleep in car line!
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: Last gift I gave was fall decorations to my Mom for her birthday. And the last gift I received was a gift certificate to Revival from my Mom and sister for my birthday.
Q: What are you known for?
A: My generosity and always fighting and looking out for the underdog.
Q: What is your favorite 90’s jam?
A: Texas Tornado by Tracy Lawrence.
Q: Most commonly used emoji?
A: Sideways laughing crying, to soften the blow of what I just texted.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
A: Being invisible so I could do the best practical jokes!
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Flower gardening, vacationing with Trint, and taking care of animals.
Q: What is something you are most proud of?
A: It is a tie. My son and my education and career. I am proud that I can support and provide for him.
Q: What two items would you take with you if you were shipwrecked on a deserted island where food and water were taken care of?
A: Bathing suit and a raft!
Q: What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?
A: On Sunday, I put coffee grounds where the water goes.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would be the first 3 things you would purchase or spend money on?
A: First, I would take Trint and I on a vacation. Maybe Greece on a yacht. A way we could travel by boat and land. I would also get a small, nice house that is secluded for us and rejected animals. Lastly, I would give a big chunk to KatVet.
Tiffiney was nominated by Ragan Koefed
She nominated Jamie Holley
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