Louisiana Voice

“Dave has three decades of experience bringing innovation into the workplace and Louisiana has tapped his proven skills to bring innovation into the classroom. He has worked with private sector companies and government agencies across the nation to harness the talent of professionals in diverse industries and develop creative solutions to improve results. He is regarded as an expert nationally in these areas, and the skills and experience he brings will be critical in effectively implementing a number of large, complex programs and activities aimed at benefiting Louisiana school children.”

—Department of Education response to a LouisianaVoice public records request into the qualifications of motivational speaker Dave “Lefty” Lefkowith as the department’s Director of the Office of Portfolio at a salary of $145,999.88 per year.