Bridging the Bayou - the Podcast of Fletcher Technical Community College

Ep. 024 – Creating Opportunity Statewide with President Richard Nelson

Fletcher Technical Community College

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In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Dr. Kristine Strickland welcomes Richard Nelson, the new President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, to the podcast and to his new role Nelson podcast.

President Nelson shares reflections on his journey, his vision for the system, and how community and technical colleges can help expand opportunity and strengthen Louisiana’s workforce. It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, purpose, and building pathways for success across the state.

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