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2026-09-23 00:00:00Z	Sep. 22, 2026		Michael J. Sawaya	Audubon Nature Institute		Sep. 23, 2026			Michael J. Sawaya, Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Sawaya is Chief Executive Officer and L. Ronald Forman Chair in Conservation Leadership at Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Sawaya is the former CEO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a position he held from 2018-2024. A 46-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Mr. Sawaya came to New Orleans in 2018 from San Antonio, TX, where he served as Executive Director of the Convention and Sports Facilities Department for the City of San Antonio for 15 years. Additionally, he served as Interim Aviation Department Director for the San Antonio International Airport. Mr. Sawaya has been in his current role since January 2025. He succeeds L. Ronald Forman, President Emeritus of Audubon, who is currently serving as President of the Audubon Nature Institute Foundation, a 501(c)3 support organization whose mission is to manage and increase the Audubon Nature Institute endowment while it provides additional operating revenues for Audubon’s facilities. Mr. Sawaya is currently a Board Member of New Orleans & Company and United Way of Southeast Louisiana. In 2024, he was honored as “CEO of the Year” by Biz New Orleans magazine, received an ICON Award by New Orleans CityBusiness, and a spot on New Orleans CityBusiness’ prestigious Power 50 list.	View
2026-09-23 12:00:00Z	Sep. 23, 2026		Sep 23rd at Lula-Michael Sawaya			Sep. 23, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.				View
2026-09-30 12:00:00Z	Sep. 30, 2026		Sep 30th at Lula-Katie Acuff			Sep. 30, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.				View
2026-10-07 12:00:00Z	Oct. 07, 2026		Oct 7th at Lula-Todd Stennis			Oct. 07, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.				View
2026-10-14 12:00:00Z	Oct. 14, 2026		Oct 14th at Lula-Reynold Verret			Oct. 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.				View