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People You Should Know
PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW MEGAN HAGGERTY
STORY BY KAYLA BERTUCCI
The lush mountains turned back into plains and then into swampy marshland, and I just bet “country road, take me home,” were the lyrics ringing through the speakers of Megan Haggerty’s car as she drove from Knoxville, Tennessee back towards her hometown of Slidell. She had just finished her master’s at the University of Tennessee, but decided it was time to start a family in the place she was raised.
“I actually married my high school sweetheart, Sean Haggerty, and we now have four children Sean Patrick (15), Alex (14), Mia (10), and Luke (6),” Megan describes. So, all of our favorite outings primarily revolve around the kids’ activities! We spend a lot of time at various tennis clubs like Stone Creek or Crossgates to watch our boys. Mia is very committed to dance and loves her Infinity Dance Production family. On occasion, Sean and I are able to squeeze in a date night,” she jokes. “You will find us at Nathan’s, because it’s the absolute best food in St. Tammany!”
Immersing herself in the local culture, Megan took on the role as Business Development Director at the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Her goal was to be a beacon of light at the Chamber and help businesses navigate through the uncharted times of COVID-19. “My time there as the Business Development Director was so rewarding. I had the opportunity to meet so many of our business owners and professionals, from both large and small sectors. They are all the backbone of our great parish. While our parish has so many personalities between the different towns, one Parish Chamber helps unite the business communities and help St Tammany prosper and grow,” says Megan.
The love of the NorthShore for Megan doesn’t just stop at family, businesses, and the people who make up this great parish, but it also engulfs that of our four-legged friends. Joining the Humane Society as the Development Director, Megan’s new mission is to see a special and unprecedented project through to completion.
“I am beyond excited about my new position with the Humane Society,” shares Megan. “As most people know, the current shelter is very old and in poor condition. So, a capital campaign is being launched to help raise the funds needed to build a new Humane Society! Twelve acres have already been donated for the site of the project. But we will need the support from the entire St. Tammany community to make this center a reality. I look forward to leading this charge and raising the necessary funds, along with informing the Parish on the need for a new center for our four-legged citizens!”
With a groundbreaking planned for 2022, Megan says it’ll take the compassionate hearts of St. Tammany Parish residents to make this new shelter a reality.
A side bar - Megan is involved in other activities including volunteering with Hometown Hero’s, board member for Bring it Home Northshore, a Rosie for East Habitat for Humanity, and board member of the Slidell Zoning and Adjustment board.
Specializing in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents, sedation, hospital and special needs.
The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is a voluntary certification process that provides continuing education for its qualified members to ensure extraordinary patient care.
Dr. Tyler Mesa recently passed his Initial Board Certification process after passing the written and oral portions of the exam. Dr. Todd Brasuell has been Board Certified since 2011 and recently passed his Renewal of Certification Exam which is done every ten years.
Board Certification is the highest level of certification one can attain in Pediatric Dentistry. It requires vigorous testing and for its diplomats to have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of every aspect of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Tyler Mesa & Dr. Todd Brasuell
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Pink Tutu RUN 5K
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Debbie and Drew Sellers Photos by Casey Varnado Under the stately oaks of Fontainebleau State Park, the Professional Women of St. Tammany held their 3rd annual Pink Tutu 5K Run/Walk to help benefit the organization’s Scholarship Fund for Women in St. Tammany Parish. As the runners began the race they were encouraged by their families and by members of the Mystic Vixens. When the runners came across the finish line you could tell they had given their best and had a great time in the process.
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New Orleans CityBusiness Honors North Oaks as Top Large Employer
[HAMMOND, LA] – Each year, New Orleans CityBusiness selects three companies in the Greater New Orleans area to receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in the large and small company divisions of its “Best Places to Work” recognition program.
Recently, the regional business publication selected North Oaks Health System as its top Gold Award recipient out of 35 businesses recognized in the large company division. Honorees are selected on the basis of workforce data, such as benefits, retention levels and opportunities for advancement, as well as employee feedback.
This marks the tenth time that New Orleans CityBusiness has recognized North Oaks as a "Best Place to Work,” and the third time the health system has ranked in the top three leading large companies. In addition to the 2021 Gold Award, North Oaks has garnered the 2019 Bronze Award and 2008 Silver Award.
[COLUMBUS, OH] – Big Lots supports heart and brain health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign. Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association both in stores and online this holiday season.
Big Lots is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, through Life Is Why™ , a cause marketing campaign benefitting the American Heart Association. Life Is Why inspires consumers to celebrate their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving.
From February 1 to February 20, more than 1,400 Big Lots retail locations will provide shoppers the opportunity to donate at checkout to support the mission of the American Heart Association. In addition to supporting the mission through customer donations at the register, the Big Lots Foundation is committed to donating up to $1 million over the next two years by matching any gifts given online to the American Heart Association made on National Wear Red Day (Feb. 4, 2022). Big Lots, whose foundation is particularly focused on health care and education, has been a relentless supporter of the American Heart Association’s mission for more than a decade.
To learn more about the Life Is Why We Give campaign and other participating companies, please visit www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive.
Habit STW Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a Wall Raising
[COVINGTON, LA] – Tears of joy were shed as the Habitat STW board, staff, supporters and partners gathered to raise the first wall of the Levin family home in Covington on Friday, January 28th. Temperatures were low, but spirits were high and everyone was happy to see 40th anniversary homebuyer, Heather Levin, reach this milestone in her journey to home ownership.
President & CEO, Terri Gage, opened the program with a little background of Habitat STW then Father Robert of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church gave a blessing. Heather’s homeowner counselor, Chevelle McCrary, spoke a bit about Heather’s journey and Caitlin Hunter of our presenting sponsor, Chevron, touched on Chevron’s commitment to community support.
After the program, everyone was invited to help raise the nearly 60-foot wall kicking off the construction of her Habitat STW home. Heather’s sons, Bentley and Colson, set off confetti cannons as the crowd cheered in support of all of Heather’s accomplishments that got her to where she was in that moment.
