Latarya Alexander

Latarya Alexander serves as an RBT Technician and ABA Behavior Specialist at Aspire while founding and leading Empowerability Life Skills Center, Inc., a nonprofit in Carencro, Louisiana. Her work centers on mentorship, community leadership, youth mentoring, life skills development, social skills training, educational enrichment, STEAM activities, workforce readiness, and support for young adults transitioning to independence, including foster care youth. She previously worked as a special education teacher at a middle school, which inspired her nonprofit efforts. Alexander earned an associate's degree in criminal justice from SLCC, an associate's degree in paralegal studies from UL, and a cosmetology credential from Remington; she is currently a senior completing her bachelor's degree in psychology at LSUA. She is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and United Way. Alexander attributes her success to God and emphasizes values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, honesty, and boundaries in her work. She advises young women entering the field to chase purpose over a paycheck, know their why, and develop their gifts.