Welcome to New Orleans Entertainment Coalition! Our mission is to promote global awareness, education and celebration of the arts and culture as a means to enhance quality of life, support tourism and strengthen the economy. NOEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Based in Louisiana, NOEC serves local, regional, national and international audiences.
PROJECTS WE SUPPORT
WINDOWS ON CANAL
NOEC’s newest endeavor is an initiative created to make the once-vibrant Canal Street more inviting to pedestrians and families with enticing offerings from local artists.
THE CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS
The Club of New Orleans is a social catalyst that contributes to the vibrancy and excitement of America’s most unique city. Our membership is diverse and inclusive, reflective of the city’s rich history.
VITASCOPE HALL HISTORIC MARKER
Vitascope Hall historic marker, now permanently installed at the corner of Canal St. and Exchange Place in New Orleans. It commemorates the location of America’s first movie theater.
Among the organizations and projects we have sponsored are Movie Poster Archives, Northshore Cultural Economy Coalition’s Art of the Film: Louisiana Film Industry Expo and the Krewe of Black & Gold’s Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line.
SANDRA THOMPSON HERMAN
President and CEO
With a career that spans nearly four decades, Sandra Thompson Herman has blazed countless trails that have paved the way for dreamers to become doers.
In 1975, when she was still in her 20s, Sandra designed Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and served as the first cabinet-level Secretary, leading the department from 1976 through 1978. In 1979, she became the first woman to run for Louisiana’s Secretary of State, defeated by a narrow margin.
KATELYN DENTY
Chief Operations Officer and Executive Director
Katelyn Reagan Denty is a young and passionate leader committed to preserving the rich history of the arts in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Katelyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Arkansas, where she developed her love of adventure and travel. Her vivacious personality and her dedication to service garnered her many friends and admirers.
Katelyn hails from a family of matriarchs who have left a mark on history.
NADIA ALHASHIMI
Advisory Board Member
Nadia AlHashimi serves as the Marketing Director at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. With a Master of Science and a specialty in market research and technology adoption, she is passionate about equal access to information and minority representation.
After spending five years in the Middle East building a multinational publication and overseeing their digital transition, Nadia became involved in strategy with the United Nations High Commission on Refugees building sustainable technology systems. She returned to the United States to run operations of public service and nonprofit campaigns with minorities and women.
LAURIE GUILLAUME
Advisory Board Member
New Orleans native Laurie Guillaume is an award-winning sales, training & management expert, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical space. During her tenure, Laurie was the National Sales Trainer for Virology Learning and Development. She designed and implemented training for the sales force and executed professional development training for the management group.
MISSION
The mission of New Orleans Entertainment Coalition is to promote global awareness, education and celebration of the arts and culture as a means to enhance quality of life, support tourism and strengthen the economy. NOEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.