Althea Bennett
“I don't need to be perfect; I just need to be consistent.”
“I will not give up on myself, even when things get hard.”
Professional Experience Across Healthcare, Federal Administration, Juvenile Justice, and Corporate Operations
Althea Bennett serves as Executive Director of Love Call Foundation, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance its mission and strengthen its capacity to serve individuals, families, and communities. Her professional experience includes work with the National Finance Center, Orleans Parish Juvenile Court System, Exxon Oil Company, Sibley Heart Center Cardiology, and Ochsner Health System. This background spans federal administration, juvenile justice, corporate operations, and healthcare, confirming her approach to organizational leadership and community service.
Ms. Bennett oversees strategic planning, program development, administrative operations, financial management, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners, she aligns the Foundation’s programs and resources with its mission and long-term objectives.
Her leadership emphasizes sound governance, financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability. She supports the development of partnerships and organizational practices that strengthen service delivery, promote responsible resource management, and position the Foundation for sustainable growth.
As Executive Director, Ms. Bennett is committed to building an effective, responsive organization that translates philanthropic support into meaningful community benefit. Her focus is on strengthening organizational capacity, expanding opportunities for those served, and advancing programs with clear goals and measurable outcomes.