USGLC

Jolan starts on July 5, 2023 as a Senior Veterans Outreach Manager. Jolan joins USGLC after serving the Office of Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, where he served in various roles, including  Assistant Director of Disability Affairs, Community Specialist, and Project Coordinator. During that time, Jolan helped establish Louisiana as a model employer for individuals with disabilities, spearheaded the 2020 Louisiana Census effort, and led the effort to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library statewide to increase early childhood literacy rates. Jolan currently serves as an Air Force officer with the Louisiana Air National Guard 159^thFighter Wing.  Jolan has also served as a Field Organizer for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu and board member for the Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce. A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Jolan attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in History.