Mrs. French is a native of New Orleans La., and a 1972 Dillard University graduate. Ms. French is the CEO of Total Community Action Inc., the official anti-poverty organization for the City of New Orleans. Under her leadership, TCA has grown tremendously: improving and expanding the Pearlie Elloie Head start Program, as well as, the community assistance programs. Ms. French was also an educator in Orleans Parish. She is also a proud initiate of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.