LASACT Members and Friends,
It is with the heaviest of hearts that LASACT announces the passing of Susan Haik Marino on Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2025. She passed peacefully after a long battle with Leukemia. On behalf of our whole LASACT staff, please accept our deepest condolences to the family.
Susan was a strong woman who withstood the hardships of illness, bearing it with both grace and faith. Her enthusiasm for life was infectious in our office. Her love for holidays and celebration of special occasions always served as a beacon of immense light to all who had the privilege of serving next to her during her over 15-year career with LASACT.
Susan Marino leaves behind many loved ones and friends, but she will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her the most.
Yours Truly,
Jordan
Your Association for Addiction Professionals
The LASACT team is dedicated to helping addiction professionals in Louisiana develop their skills in their careers. Our Mission is to promote and enhance addiction professionals & providers in areas of treatment,
education, prevention, and advocacy.
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LASACT advocates both statewide and nationally through our IC&RC affiliation on behalf of all addiction professionals in Louisiana.
Learn MoreHaving a membership with us will also give you various opportunities to advocate for your organization and experience benefits.
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Program provides the 180 CEUS that are specific to substance abuse education, a requirement for applying to be a CIT through the ADRA.
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Workshops and seminars can address common problems or issues that business professionals may face on a regular basis.
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LASACT's LACT Director is now an LSU Alumni graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art, Cum Laude, Tau Sigma Delta. Nya will continue her studies at Arizona State University's online Master of Science program in Digital Audience Strategy in the Fall 2024.
LASACT's newest Executive Director is now an LSU Alumni graduating with a Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication, and minor in Business Admin. After a unanimous vote during the LASACT Board Meeting, Jordan Blacher was named the new LASACT Executive Director on May 16th, 2024.
Isabel is LASACT's new Membership Associate assisting with individual and organizational memberships. Isabel is a recent LSU graduate obtaining a Bachelor of Psychology. She is also a current LACT student looking to further her career goals in addiction studies and counseling.
President – Susan Garcia, Keithville
President-Elect – Ryan Felder, Monroe
Secretary – George Smith, Shreveport
Treasurer – Bill Rose, Shreveport
Member-at-Large – James Truax, Watson
Member-at-Large – Adam Vidrine, Youngsville
Chairperson – Adrianne Trogden, District 1, New Orleans
Vice-Chairperson – Dr. Danita Muse, District 1, New Orleans
Secretary/Treasurer – Janice Rebstock, District 2, Denham Springs
LASACT President – Susan Garcia, District 7, Keithville
LASACT President-Elect – Ryan Felder, District 1, Monroe
Lillie Iris Andrews – District 1, Metairie
Debra A. Thomas – District 2, Baton Rouge
Jay Maiorana– District 3, Houma/Thibodaux
Matthew Benoit – District 4, Cankton
Keli Lyons– District 5, Lake Charles
Edward Lytle – District 6, Pineville
Kerri Vines – District 7, Keithville
Gregory Greer – District 8, Monroe
Christopher Collins – District 1, Slidell
Emily Tilley – District 2, Baton Rouge
Rebecca Davis – District 3, Thibodaux
Jonathan Choate – District 4, Lafayette
Darcella Armstrong– District 5, Lake Charles Area
Cynthia Jameson – District 6, Pineville
Stacie Tarpley – District 7, Keithville
Paula Tucker – District 8
Marolon Mangham – Executive Director, IC&RC Board Member
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P.O. Box 80235
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0235
