The Louisiana Board of Regents’ Strategic Communications Division supports the mission of the Board of Regents by serving as the agency-wide hub for the dissemination of information. The Strategic Communications Division’s mission is to communicate timely and accurate information to all stakeholders. Strategic Communications cultivates a working relationship with reporters and media representatives to increase community relations, maintain contact with other governmental agencies, and keep the public informed. Strategic Communications manages a range of platforms, including the Board of Regents website, social media accounts, newsletters, media advisories, and press releases.

The Louisiana Board of Regents welcomes all media opportunities and requests. Requests for permission to conduct an interview, film, video, or photograph must be made through Strategic Communications, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Requests can be made by calling 225-342-4253, emailing bor.publicaffairs@laregents.edu, or directly with a Strategic Communications staff member.

The Commissioner of Higher Education serves as the primary spokesperson for the Louisiana Board of Regents. The Commissioner may delegate a spokesperson to serve as a resource for their area(s) of responsibility.

Communications Staff

Name	Title	Email
Chris Yandle, Ph.D., APR	Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications	chris.yandle@laregents.edu
Ryleigh Kühn	Communications Specialist	ryleigh.kuhn@laregents.edu
Carla Smith	Administrative Assistant	carla.smith@laregents.edu

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To move Louisiana aggressively forward, the Board of Regents has embraced a robust new attainment goal that calls for 60% of all working-age adults (ages 25-64) in Louisiana to hold a degree or high-value credential by 2030. As we stand on the brink of a new decade, this Master Plan, born of the Board of Regents’ unique charge to guide postsecondary education across the state, will set the foundation to increase opportunity. Our Talent Imperative is to Educate, Innovate, and Collaborate.