Our Staff

Sandra Lombana Lindquist has 20+ years experience in economic and community development in the New Orleans region. She has worked at several great organizations including JEDCO, Tangipahoa EDF, The Idea Village, and St. Tammany West Chamber. Sandra graduated from the University of Texas and has a master's from Tulane University.

Originally from South Carolina, Ashley moved to the Crescent City in 2014. She has over fifteen years of experience in hospitality marketing, sales and events. Ashley has had the opportunity to work with companies such as the Columbia Museum of Art, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ/Fresh Hospitality Group and Accent-DMC. She graduated from Presbyterian College with Bachelor of Arts' in Visual Art & Art History. 

Paige Davis has over 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry leading teams as their Director of Sales. She has also produced multiple award-winning, internationally attended arts and music focused festivals. Her life and career have been focused on building relationships and connecting people. Paige graduated from Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College in 2015. 

Candise moved to New Orleans by way of Seattle in 2009.  After years of working in corporate settings, her interests shifted towards supporting non-profit/community focused programs. Prior to joining the Chamber team, she assisted local public health executives at Second Harvest Food Bank, Louisiana Public Health Institute, Landmark Consulting and Ochsner Health. In her free time, Candise enjoys engaging with local arts and exploring nature across the south.  Candise is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Superior.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Alexis graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing. Since then, she has had the pleasure of working for iconic New Orleans brands like the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. Alexis loves living in a city with such a rich, diverse culture and is passionate about the people and businesses who call NOLA home.

Samira was born and raised in Honduras. With a deep-rooted passion for helping businesses flourish, she specializes in leveraging the power of social media and marketing strategies to drive growth. She has a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of New Orleans. Her ability to empathize and understand others' needs enables her to create impactful marketing strategies which resonate with both businesses and consumers.