CTAC Hires New Program Support Assistant

Thibodaux, La. — The Coastal Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) announces Alyce Haydel Theriot as a Program Support Assistant. 

A graduate of Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Alyce previously worked as a middle school teacher in Terrebonne Parish. Prior to her time as a teacher, Alyce worked as an Administrative Assistant to the CFO of a local pipeline construction company. 

As a native of Houma, Louisiana, Alyce’s interest in coastal issues came long before she joined the CTAC staff. “When I came across the job posting for the Program Support Assistant position I was filled with excitement knowing that I could fulfill this position with not only the skills required, but with a heart and love for the place that I call home,” said Alyce. “With my passion for helping others, I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to be able to help and assist Louisiana companies in obtaining the training and information that they need to give them a competitive edge for bids in upcoming coastal restoration and recovery projects.” 

As a Program Support Assistant, Alyce will be tasked with providing critical, high-level support such as office planning, research, analysis, correspondence control, communication, and liaison for administrative support. Alyce will also assist working with clients and with planning and managing special projects such as events. 

CTAC’s Program Coordinator stated, “I am excited to have Alyce on board to assist in developing and implementing this new program. With her background in teaching as well as her experience in working for a small business, she is a great asset for the training and technical assistance the Coastal Technical Assistance Center provides to Louisiana small businesses interested in doing coastal work” stated Melancon. 

When asked about the importance of coastal restoration efforts and the work that CTAC helps accomplish, Alyce stated, “The restoration projects protect so much more than meets the eye. The beauty of our coast runs deep in the hearts of the local men and women that live in the area, and they know the toll that has been taken on our coast. We are able to live off of the land:  fishing, crabbing, and trawling, so many things that my husband and I grew up doing. It’s not just about protecting and preserving the land and wildlife, but also about protecting our way of life and the life that we want our children and grandchildren to grow up with as well. In South Louisiana, the Cajun cooking, the company, the memories, the duck hunts, fishing trips, Grand Isle trips, swamp pop on a Saturday morning, the fun loving people — all of it is so close to my heart. In South Louisiana there’s truly ‘no place like home.’ Being a small moving part of the process to create more opportunities for our coastal businesses while getting more involved in the restoration and recovery process for our coast is humbling and exciting.”

For more information about CTAC, please visit www.louisianactac.org

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