Adore A-List 2022

DAMON CARRABY DOWNTOWN

DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Teach For America

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO Being able to cultivate and foster relationships with partners that have the philanthropic ability to support overlooked communities, specifically students of color. SOMETHING ABOUT NEW ORLEANS THAT PUTS YOU IN A GOOD MOOD A themed Friday lunch. It combines my favorite things: libations, great food, and laughter. ADVICE TO YOUR TWENTY-YEAR-OLD SELF Don't be afraid to show your emotions. Feel all the feels. DESCRIBE YOUR CHARITABLE WORK I have the pleasure of serving on the board of Kingsley House, Young Leadership Council, and Friends of City Park. FAVORITE BAR Pluck Wine Bar FAVORITE WALK Julia Street during White Linen Night FAVORITE THING TO DO HERE TO RECHARGE Saints games. The energy is infectious! FAVORITE CLOTHING STORE Perlis FAVORITE SNOBALL STAND Stop Jockin FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS Clesi's for crawfish FAVORITE NEW BUSINESS Joli Mélange Co SONG THAT ALWAYS PUTS YOU IN A GREAT MOOD I'm Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado

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ADORE • A-LIST 2022