​Don Pledger, MS

Executive Director

Don recently joined the LACG team in 2023 and comes to the organization with over 30 years’ experience in healthcare systems – development, implementation and sustainability.  He has his bachelors and master’s from LSU with a focus in administration and psychology.  He is passionate about trauma and crisis recovery and supporting those most vulnerable to mental health challenges.  Reflecting on his passion for serving others, “my career path was shaped two decades ago while supporting our Louisiana families post Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."