James Comeaux, LCSW Board Chair
James Comeaux, LCSW is the Vice President of Operations, East Division for Access Health Louisiana (AHL). He graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He then obtained his Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans in 1990. Licensure was obtained in 1992. His 14 plus years post master’s work experience in private psychiatric hospitals, not for profit residential settings, out patient mental health services, directing clinical programs, managing a physician practice and providing social work services in a medical surgical hospital makes him uniquely qualified to lead the behavioral health team. Comeaux currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mobile Health Clinics Association, as well as on the Board of Directors for Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans.
James Comeaux, LCSW Board Chair
James Comeaux, LCSW is the Vice President of Operations, East Division for Access Health Louisiana (AHL). He graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He then obtained his Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans in 1990. Licensure was obtained in 1992. His 14 plus years post master’s work experience in private psychiatric hospitals, not for profit residential settings, out patient mental health services, directing clinical programs, managing a physician practice and providing social work services in a medical surgical hospital makes him uniquely qualified to lead the behavioral health team. Comeaux currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mobile Health Clinics Association, as well as on the Board of Directors for Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans.
James Comeaux, LCSW Board Chair
James Comeaux, LCSW is the Vice President of Operations, East Division for Access Health Louisiana (AHL). He graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He then obtained his Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans in 1990. Licensure was obtained in 1992. His 14 plus years post master’s work experience in private psychiatric hospitals, not for profit residential settings, out patient mental health services, directing clinical programs, managing a physician practice and providing social work services in a medical surgical hospital makes him uniquely qualified to lead the behavioral health team. Comeaux currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mobile Health Clinics Association, as well as on the Board of Directors for Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans.
James Comeaux, LCSW Board Chair
James Comeaux, LCSW is the Vice President of Operations, East Division for Access Health Louisiana (AHL). He graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He then obtained his Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans in 1990. Licensure was obtained in 1992. His 14 plus years post master’s work experience in private psychiatric hospitals, not for profit residential settings, out patient mental health services, directing clinical programs, managing a physician practice and providing social work services in a medical surgical hospital makes him uniquely qualified to lead the behavioral health team. Comeaux currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mobile Health Clinics Association, as well as on the Board of Directors for Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans.
James Comeaux, LCSW Board Chair
James Comeaux, LCSW is the Vice President of Operations, East Division for Access Health Louisiana (AHL). He graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He then obtained his Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans in 1990. Licensure was obtained in 1992. His 14 plus years post master’s work experience in private psychiatric hospitals, not for profit residential settings, out patient mental health services, directing clinical programs, managing a physician practice and providing social work services in a medical surgical hospital makes him uniquely qualified to lead the behavioral health team. Comeaux currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mobile Health Clinics Association, as well as on the Board of Directors for Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans.
James Comeaux, LCSW Board Chair
James Comeaux, LCSW is the Vice President of Operations, East Division for Access Health Louisiana (AHL). He graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He then obtained his Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans in 1990. Licensure was obtained in 1992. His 14 plus years post master’s work experience in private psychiatric hospitals, not for profit residential settings, out patient mental health services, directing clinical programs, managing a physician practice and providing social work services in a medical surgical hospital makes him uniquely qualified to lead the behavioral health team. Comeaux currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mobile Health Clinics Association, as well as on the Board of Directors for Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans.
Saegan Swanson, Executive Director
Saegan Swanson has proudly called New Orleans her home for the past decade. With a 15 year tenure working as a consultant and operational manager for various non-profit organizations in both California and Louisiana, she was honored to take on the position of Executive Director at Luke's House Clinic in 2022.
Natalie Arias Trabajadora de Salud Comunitaria
Natalie Arias es la Trabajadora de Salud Comunitaria en Luke's House gracias a la Methodist Health System Foundation. Le apasiona trabajar junto a nuestros pacientes y hacer que se sientan cómodos y seguros de buscar la atención que necesitan. Ella está emocionada de trabajar aquí y de ayudar a hacer de nuestra clínica un lugar acogedor para cualquier persona que entra por nuestras puertas.
Crystal Roa, B.A. Programs Director/ Partnerships
Born and raised in New Orleans, Crystal interned at Luke's House from 2019-2022; now she is the programs Director. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Loyola University in Sociology with a minor in environmental. She is excited to work here at Luke's house where she navigates patients, helps them feel great about themselves, and makes a change in their lives.
Natalie Gomez, B.S. Health Educator
Natalie Gomez is the health educator at Luke’s House Clinic.
She received her Bachelor's in general medicine from Universidad Central del Este Dominican Republic. She is passionate about pursuing medicine and working closely with underserved communities. Natalie has been involved with other clinical organizations in her own community in the Dominican Republic. Her dedication for pursuing medicine was to promote health equity, justice, and patient advocacy.
Andres Torres B.S. Community Health Worker
Andres Torres recently began calling New Orleans his new home since he moved from California at the beginning of 2023. He graduated with his B.A. in Human Biology and Society from UCLA and plans to put his education to use with his new position as a Community Health Worker here at Luke's House. As a Community Health Worker, Andres works on patient navigation, access to healthcare, and asylum cases to help the community members practice self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, and self-determination.