Our Story

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy believes every Louisianan should have the opportunity to flourish.

OUR MISSION

The Pelican Institute’s mission is to research and develop policy solutions to address the most significant barriers to opportunity in Louisiana. We educate the public about the benefits of individual liberty and free enterprise, turning great ideas into powerful policy solutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

WHO WE ARE

We believe Louisiana is the best and most unique place in the world. Louisianans live life to the fullest and exude a joie de vivre envied the world around. And, yet, too many are left behind or driven to other places by misguided policies. Our state should be a place where people of all talents, interests, and backgrounds can succeed with hard work and ingenuity. We want everyone to live, work, and prosper in a state where communities flourish and good opportunities abound.

We execute this mission thanks to the generosity and partnership of individuals and organizations who share our commitment to opportunity and human flourishing. The Pelican Institute does not accept government funds or contributions to influence the outcomes of its research.

To fulfill this mission, the Pelican Institute engages in:

RESEARCH

Produces timely, data-based research and practical solutions for how to build a freer, more prosperous future for every Louisianan

STORYTELLING

Tells the story of free enterprise and promotes pro-opportunity policy solutions to citizens and lawmakers from every walk of life

PERSUASION

Facilitates public dialogue and persuades citizens of the benefits of our policy solutions through community meetings, policy-focused events, commentaries, news media interviews, digital engagement, and grassroots participation

LITIGATION

Challenges government overreach and barriers to human flourishing in the courts by representing clients before local, state, and federal courts

TALENT

Trains and networks community leaders across Louisiana to engage in public policy debates and speak up on behalf of policies that advance opportunity and human flourishing.

IN MEMORIAM: KEVIN KANE

Our team

Staff

LAURIE WHITE ADAMS

Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy

MEGHAN AMADOR

Marketing Coordinator

JAMES BAEHR

Special Counsel

ERIN BENDILY, PH.D.

Vice President for Policy & Strategy

RACHEL JEANDRON CALUDA

Director of Development

BARTLETT D. CLELAND

Tech Fellow

JOSH CRAWFORD

Senior Fellow

DANIEL J. ERSPAMER

Chief Executive Officer

LESLIE FOWLKES

Digital Marketing Coordinator

VANCE GINN, PH.D.

Chief Economist

SARAH HARBISON

General Counsel

SYDNEY PETITE

Chief Marketing Officer

DR. GAVIN ROBERTS

Senior Fellow, Energy

HOPE SCHUMAKER

Policy Associate

JAMIE TAIROV

Director of Fiscal and Opportunity Policy

Board of Directors

DANIEL J. ERSPAMER

Chief Executive Officer

STEPHEN M. GELE

Chairman

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