My Journey to Orleans, France as Joan of Arc of New Orleans 2025

I’ll be sharing with the New Orleans Rotarians my recent experience traveling to Orléans, France, where I represented our city as the 'Joan of Arc of NOLA.' The trip gave me a chance to feel closer to Joan’s story while also bringing a bit of New Orleans with me. What stood out most was how quickly I found a community in Orléans that felt just as welcoming and heartfelt as the Krewe of Joan of Arc here at home. It was meaningful to be able to see how our two cities, across an ocean, share the same spirit of warmth and tradition.