NOVA Staff

Together we can build.
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Executive DirectorMr. Paul E. West

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." -Henry David Thoreau
Dedicated to helping you with your journey to get trained and skilled.
Paul E. WestExecutive Director

A native of Monroe, LA, Paul has a background of 30+ years in employment, training, and administration.

He worked with the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Ouachita Parish from 1993 to 2003.

He resigned his employment with OIC to journey to Guatemala, Central, America for a four-year missionary assignment. Upon his return in 2007 to the States he went to work for the Living Well Foundation as the President/CEO.

In November 2008, he joined the NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana as the Executive Director.

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Deputy Director & Director of Programs & Participant ServicesMs. Juanita G. Woods

You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated. -Maya Angelou
Always ready to serve participants
Juanita G. WoodsDeputy Director & Director of Programs & Participant Services

Currently oversees the day-to-day operations of NOVA Programs and Participants Services.

She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with concentrations in both Human Resources Management and State & Local Government.

Over 13 years of Human Resources Management experience in Corporate America and Community-Based Organizations.

She has over 10 years of experience directing employment and education programs. She joined NOVA in December 2008.

Our Staff

Always ready to serve
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Director, Financial Opportunity Center & Support ServicesMs. Ashley Goods

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Finance / Grants CoordinatorMr. Steve Lindsey

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Executive Program Administrative AssistantMs. Sherry Foy

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Regional Program RepresentativeMs. Karen Jefferson

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Regional Program RepresentativeMs. Andrea Davis-Lloyd

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Regional Support Services CoordinatorMs. Natasha Marshall

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Administrative / Data Coordinator / RecruiterMs. Brenda Roy

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Helping you to build a better life.

Indivdualized workforce training for maximum results. We’ve built a skills training program that can deliver you to the career of your dreams in healthcare, advanced manufacturing and trades, or IT and general workforce.
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