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.
Laurent LeBien, MA, MHA. Programs Director
Laurent LeBien has spent his career in health care working for government, non-profit, and for profit entities. His experience includes work as an administrator for a large physicians group practice, as a manager of public health units, as the administrator of a nursing home and adult day healthcare center, as a hospital staff chaplain, and as a contract author for an insurance company. He has been a successful grant writer. Laurent received a Master of Health Systems Administration from the Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. He is committed to health care equity and the provision of holistic medical care, and excited to be a part of Luke’s House team.
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.
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Crystal Roa, B.A. Health Educator
Crystal, born and raised in New Orleans, was an intern at Luke's House, now she is the Health educator. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Loyola University in Sociology with a minor in Spanish. She is excited for the opportunity to work here at Luke's house where she navigates patients, helps them to feel great about themselves, and make a change in their lives.
Walter Cruz, B.S. Community Health
Walter started as an intern at Luke’s House Clinic for a little over a year. He received his Bachelor's Degree at the University of New Orleans, majoring in Biology. His role at Luke’s House is to assist in health education, allowing our patients to learn and feel more comfortable in attending to their own health. He is excited to teach our patients how to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Lizmari Alcántara, B.S. Clinic Coordinator / Interpreter
Lizmari was born and raised in Puerto Rico from Dominican descent. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from LSU with plans of pursuing medicine in the future. When she moved to the US, she acknowledged the struggle some members of our community face when accessing medical services which motivated her to get involved to help close those gaps. She is excited to join Luke's House's team as our new Clinic Intern and assist our underrepresented members of the community towards accessible and long-term health care.
Natalie Gomez, B.S. Clinic Coordinator
Natalie Gomez is the Clinic Coordinator 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.