Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans strengthens leadership with key new hire and strategic promotion

NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 18, 2024) – The Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans is pleased to announce the promotion of Allison Whitt to Director of Housing Services and the addition of Mayté Hernandez to the team as Director of Case Management Services.

“We are thrilled to have Allison and Mayté in these essential roles,” says Donna Paramore, CEO of Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans. “Their dedication, expertise and passion for serving the community make them invaluable members of our team. Allison’s experience in housing services, combined with Mayté’s impressive background in both mental health and public administration, will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to help those in need.”

Allison Whitt, who has been with Travelers Aid since 2017, has taken on her newest role as the Director of Housing Services. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Mississippi State University and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Whitt first joined the Travelers Aid team as an intern and has been a dedicated team member for seven years. She began her journey as a case manager in Travelers Aid’s permanent supportive housing program, where she worked to house individuals with a history of homelessness and chronic disabilities. Over the years, she has advanced through several roles, including Rapid Rehousing Supervisor and Housing Services Manager. Whitt is currently pursuing her credentials to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and her expertise will further enhance the organization’s housing programs.

Mayté Hernandez joins Travelers Aid as the new Director of Case Management Services. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hernandez holds a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus and a master’s degree in psychology from the City University of New York. She also earned a Master’s in Public Administration from City College of New York and completed the prestigious Colin Powell Graduate Fellowship. Hernandez brings a wealth of experience to the Travelers Aid team, having previously led the development and growth of a mental health care management program for children in Upper Manhattan, with a focus on underserved communities. Her scientific and social services background will be instrumental in shaping Travelers Aid’s case management services to support the unhoused population of New Orleans.

For more information about Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans and the services they provide, please visit travelersaidsociety.org.

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About Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans: 
Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans is a 501 (c)(3) organization that works to end homelessness. Its vision is for New Orleans to be a place where everyone has a safe place to call home.Travelers Aid Society acknowledges the harmful systems that contribute to homelessness and housing insecurity. The organization aims to recognize and work against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and other forms of discrimination that impact housing access. Travelers Aid Society strives to keep learning, listening, adapting and advocating in order to achieve just outcomes for those that need it most.