Welcome

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Health Professions Alumni Community is more than a network. It is a lifelong connection to the people, experiences, and mission that unite us.

As alumni, you play a vital role in advancing healthcare, mentoring future professionals, strengthening communities, and supporting student success. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, your expertise, experiences, and continued engagement help shape the future of the school and the professions we serve.

We encourage you to reconnect with classmates, participate in alumni events, share your accomplishments, support scholarships, and explore opportunities to give back. Together, we can create meaningful connections, celebrate our collective achievements, and ensure that future students have the resources they need to succeed.

Thank you for remaining an important part of the SHP family. We look forward to staying connected and building an even stronger alumni community together.

Upcoming Events

Fall Alumni Event
"Join fellow alumni for networking, updates, and opportunities to support the next generation of healthcare professionals"

October 30, 2026

Fall Partner Day
Join fellow alumni for networking, updates, and opportunities to support the next generation of healthcare professionals

November 5, 2026

Recent Alumni Events

SHP Tailgate

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Alumni Giving

$1,000 Supports a Student in Clinical Training

Alumni generosity helps students access educational and professional opportunities.

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Featured Alumni

Mahsa Abedi, Au.D.
Class of 2023

A graduate of our Doctor of Audiology program in 2023, Dr. Abedi currently works at the University of Texas Medical Branch, providing pediatric and adult hearing care, including diagnostics, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and vestibular evaluations. She enjoys mentoring students and expanding her skills through advanced cochlear implant training. She encourages current students to learn from every opportunity and enjoy their time together in school.

Kristen Fernandez,
MDC, CCC-SLP

Kristen Fernandez, MCD, CCC-SLP, is a distinguished alumna and founder of Spark Pediatric Therapy, a pediatric speech-language practice serving families in Greater New Orleans. She earned her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from LSU Health New Orleans in 2017. An ASHA-certified SLP and two-time ASHA ACE recipient, she is known for her neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and family-centered approach to pediatric therapy.

Dr. Megan N. Long

Dr. Megan N. Long was named the department’s first Outstanding Alumna at its 2025 White Coat Ceremony for her impact on the counseling profession through leadership, clinical work, teaching, and research. A Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, she owns Nourish Counseling Studio in New Orleans. She serves as Assistant Professor and Director of CACREP Programs at Emporia State University and is the Primary Investigator for a Rehabilitation Services Administration Autism Spectrum Disorders grant. Dr, Long recently published in the International Journal of Play Therapy.

Mario Brown, B.S., MLS (ASCP), Class of 2023

Mario Brown, BS, MLS, continues to make an impact in laboratory medicine and MLS education. A 2023 LSUHSC graduate, he served as a dedicated tutor in hematology and immunology, developing quizzes and practice exams to support student success. Mario now serves as laboratory education coordinator in hematology at Ochsner Medical Center, where he oversees training and competency for allied health students and laboratory staff.

David Regan,
Class of 1974

Mr. David Regan, Class President of the very first graduating PT class at LSU Health New Orleans in 1974, is a proud and active alumnus. Raised in a small rural community in southern Louisiana, Mr. Regan was the youngest of nine children and the only one to pursue higher education. He reflected on how fortunate he was to have the opportunity, desire, and drive to attend college, ultimately continuing on to physical therapy school. He describes his life and career as deeply meaningful, humbly grateful for his journey. He has been a trailblazer in leading our 50^th anniversary celebrations with our PT department, and we are endlessly grateful for his service.

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School of Health Professions
Office of Alumni Affairs
411 S. Prieur Street
Suite 424
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
504-568-4246
AHAlumniAffairs@lsuhsc.edu

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