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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 33 MIN

Ep. 024 – Creating Opportunity Statewide with President Richard Nelson

from Bridging the Bayou - the Podcast of Fletcher Technical Community College · host Fletcher Technical Community College

In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Dr. Kristine Strickland welcomes Richard Nelson, the new President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, to the podcast and to his new role Nelson podcast.President Nelson shares reflections on his journey, his vision for the system, and how community and technical colleges can help expand opportunity and strengthen Louisiana’s workforce. It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, purpose, and building pathways for success across the state.Fletcher Technical Community Collegehttps://www.fletcher.eduLouisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS)https://www.lctcs.eduCapitalism and Freedom - by Milton FriedmanThe Economist Magazinehttps://www.economist.com

In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Dr. Kristine Strickland welcomes Richard Nelson, the new President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, to the podcast and to his new role Nelson podcast. President Nelson shares reflections on his journey, his vision for the system, and how community and technical colleges can help expand opportunity and strengthen Louisiana’s workforce. It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, purpose, and building pathways for success acros...

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In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Dr. Kristine Strickland welcomes Richard Nelson, the new President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, to the podcast and to his new role Nelson podcast.President Nelson shares reflections...

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