Regional Chief Executive Officer

Louisiana Region

Shawn Schulze joined the Red Cross in 2018. Prior to joining the Louisiana Region as the Chief Executive Officer, he served as the Regional Chief Operating Officer in Colorado and Wyoming. He has also served in Interim positions as Executive Director and the Service to the Armed Forces and International Service Director in Colorado and Wyoming, and deployed as Chief of Staff for both the 2020 Oregon Fires and the 2021 Kentucky Tornado responses.

Shawn has a long history of professional, government and public service experience. His past positions include serving as Deputy Director for the Southwest Region of AmeriCorps, Serving as a senior government administrator and retiring as a U.S. Army Officer. He has learned to cultivate partnerships that yield win-win scenarios, renew confidence with elected and community leaders, and support local staff in growing a strong volunteer base while continually engaging stakeholders.

About the talk: Shawn will discuss the Red Cross mission, what the Red Cross does, the five lines of service, hurricane preparedness, and provided and update the Rotary about how Louisiana Red Cross is supporting the local community.