OPCD Board of Commissioners

OPCD Board of Commissioners 

Chair
Dr. Jennifer Avegno
Director, New Orleans Health Department

Secretary
Dr. Joseph C Dyson, Sr, PhD, New Orleans City Council at-large appoiontee
and
Sheriff Michelle Woodfork, New Orleans City Council at-large appoiontee

Members
Col. Robert Hodges
Superintendent, Louisiana State Police

Col. Jesse L. Barth 
Louisiana National Guard

Stephanie Hilferty, Representative
(2nd member position currently vacant) 
Louisiana House of Representatives 

(Member position currently vacant)
Louisiana State Senate

Supt. Roman Nelson
New Orleans Fire Department

Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick
New Orleans Police Department

Director Chief William Salmeron
New Orleans EMS

Dr. Brobson Lutz
Orleans Parish Medical Society

Thomas Patrias, CEO 
LCMC Health

Executive Staff
Karl Fasold, ENP, CPE
Executive Director

Board of Commissioners Meeting Location

Warren McDaniels Communication Center Board Room
Orleans Parish Communications District
118 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119

OPCD Meetings: Schedule, Agendas, & Minutes

2026

      • February 3
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      • April 14
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      • June 11
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      • August 11
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      • October 13
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      • November 10
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      • December 8
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2025

2024

2023

2022

2021