Who We Are

We are a nonprofit collaborative initiative, founded in 2008, with a mission to keep you, the talented young professionals of New Orleans, in our great city. Our goal is to connect you to key people, events and opportunities and ensure that New Orleans is a place for you to thrive and grow.

Our weekly emails highlight opportunities for civic and social engagement as well as professional and leadership development. You’ll also be the first to know about 504ward signature events including; Company Connects (group hiring events), Restaurant Nights, Connections & Cocktails (industry-specific happy hours), or our Annual Dine Around! To “join 504ward” all you have to do is subscribe to our emails.

The best part is 504ward is free to join–all you have to do is sign-up for our emails, and you’re on the list!

Questions or suggestions on what we can do better? Reach out to us at 504ward@504ward.com.

Our Mission

504ward is a nonprofit collaborative initiative with a mission to retain the influx of young talent in the New Orleans region. Focused on both new and native New Orleanians, 504ward connects the 21 to 35 year old demographic to key events, people, organizations, and opportunities throughout the city.

Our Team

Katheryn Lee

Operations

Bio

Katheryn Lee has been working with 504ward for 10 years. She assists in planning, communications, and general operations for this small but agile team.

Naomi Herr

Sr. Manager, Operations & Programming

David Baker

Writer

Bio

David T. Baker is an award-winning journalist based in New Orleans, La., and an associate editor for The Louisiana Weekly newspaper. He has been writing the 504ward newsletter since January 2020. He is a 2017 GSA Journalists in Aging Fellow and a 2018 Salzburg Global Forum for Young Cultural Innovators Fellow.

Angela Shiloh Cryer

Director, Talent Partnerships

A project of the New Orleans Business Alliance

1250 Poydras St #2150, New Orleans, LA 70113
Housed at the New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA)
504-934-4571