DIANE B. LYONS, CMP, DMCP, President Diane began her career in New Orleans' hospitality industry in 1977 and shifted to Destination Management by 1985. She founded ACCENT on Arrangements in 1991, serving high-profile clients like McDonald’s and the NFL’s Super Bowl. Her company also offers ACCENT on Children’s Arrangements, providing childcare for event attendees across North America. Diane is actively involved in trade associations and boards and is a staunch advocate for women’s causes, founding the non-profit FestiGals to educate, entertain and celebrate women while giving back to women in the community. As well as creating NOLA ChristmasFest with the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. With over 40 years in the industry, Diane is a leading expert and influential business owner

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Angela is a retired nursing professor who has served the community for decades. Her academic achievements include a Chemistry degree from Xavier and a dual doctorate from William Carey. Although retired, she works as a Sr. MSN Evaluator for Western Governors and an Adjunct Professor for UD Mercy. While working at Carey, she established the McCon Mary Mahoney Scholarship of Excellence for RN-BSN nursing students of African heritage. She helped charter the MS Gulf Coast chapters of both Jack and Jill and Xavier Angela is the AKA SLA Cluster Coordinator and TIO President.

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