Chris Mangin and Alex Vozzella Join the Board of Providence House

Chris Mangin, CEO of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center, and Alex Vozzella, Partner at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC have joined the 2025 Board of Directors at Providence House.

As CEO of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center, Chris Mangin prioritizes patient safety, quality care, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Under his leadership, the hospital has seen significant improvement in its facilities, investing in state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technologies, and patient rooms.

Alex Vozzella primarily handles commercial litigation as a partner of Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC. Her professional recognitions include Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023; Super Lawyer, Louisiana Rising Star (Litigation) 2020-2023; and being named one of Shreveport-Bossier’s Top Attorneys by SB Magazine 2022-2023.

“Providence House is thrilled to welcome Chris and Alex to the Board. They each bring something unique to the table. Chris has a deep understanding of leadership and knows the importance of investing in the future. Alex is energetic, full of brilliant ideas, and passionately committed to our community,” shared Verni Howard, Executive Director.

Board members at Providence House play a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission. As the governing body, they are entrusted with overseeing operations, shaping strategic direction, and ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards. Their ultimate responsibility is to guide Providence House to fulfill its life-changing mission by providing leadership and accountability.

Now in its 37th year, Providence House continues to be a beacon of hope, tackling the root causes of homelessness and providing families the opportunity to rebuild their lives. By addressing the core barriers that contribute to homelessness, families have the chance to start anew and regain the independence they may have never known or have long since lost. Through education, workforce development, housing, and comprehensive support, Providence House is committed to breaking the homeless cycle one family at a time.

 

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