Stephanie Bell has spent that last half of her career working in nonprofit management with a focus on economic development.  She has an impressive history of leadership and is respected for helping organizations innovate, thrive, and increase visibility. Prior to joining Friends of City Park, she had success creating value-added programs, planning and executing special events, and exceeding fundraising goals as Vice President of Investor Relations for the New Orleans Business Alliance, the official economic development partnership for New Orleans and the hub of its business community.  

Before joining the New Orleans Business Alliance, Mrs. Bell served as the Director of Outreach and Alumni Engagement for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in conjunction with Delgado Community College.  During her tenure and in support of the economic development program’s mission, she created a Small Business Advisory Board and developed new outreach strategies, that are still being used nationwide today.  She has filled several positions across the marketing and communications field, including leading a team of marketing consultants as the Advertising Manager of McClatchy-owned Sun Herald Multimedia and working in marketing and enrollment in academia.

Mrs. Bell holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is currently pursuing a professional certification from the University of Oklahoma in International Economic Development.

Mrs. Bell has a history of community leadership and is passionate about environmental sustainability. She currently serves on the board of the US Green Building Council of Louisiana, the Regional Sustainability Council, and the Woodlands Conservancy. 

She is a native Louisianan who currently resides in New Orleans with her husband, Brandon, and their dog, Auggie.  Stephanie is an avid traveler.   Other hobbies include standup paddle boarding on the lake, biking in City Park, tennis with her husband, and she is always up for New Orleans culture – Food Music, and Festivals.

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