Meet Keila Stovall, CEO/President

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana.

Keila Stovall brings 12 years of experience with the Boys and Girls Clubs to the challenge of rebuilding the Club’s programs in Southeast Louisiana. In addition to putting the organization on a sound leadership and financial footing, she will oversee the operation of outcome-driven after-school and summer- enrichment programs that help kids achieve academic success through Club locations in New Orleans, Covington, Slidell and Gretna.

Ms. Stovall has worked with Boys and Girls Clubs in Louisiana and as Regional Service Director of Development for the national organization in Atlanta. Most recently as Executive Vice President of Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge, she secured the organization’s $1.4 million annual budget, implemented strategic projects to transform organizational structure, and directed nationally award winning marketing campaigns.  She is a member of the National Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club’s Professional Association and serves on National and Regional Task Force Committees for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Ms. Stovall has led capital and planned giving campaigns for the Baton Rouge Food Bank and United Way. She is a graduate of Baylor University, a member of the Junior League, married to Jay Stovall and has three children.

About Boys & Girls Clubs

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,100 Boys & Girls Clubs serve nearly 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana (BGCSELA.org) was established in 1965 and has Club s in New Orleans, Covington, Gretna and Slidell.