Audrey Nikitine
Executive Director
A native of France, Audrey fell in love with New Orleans during an amazing – and too short – trip in
2014. Before coming to New Orleans, she was a civil servant in France for more than 15 years, with roles in culture, education, languages
and nonprofit organizations. Audrey is looking forward to promoting the French and francophone language and culture, for and with this warm
and wonderful community.
Joseph Pons
Events/Communications Coordinator
A product of the French Immersion program in Lafayette, Joseph is a proud
franco-louisianais. After living in France and traveling a bit all over, he has settled down in New Orleans. Before his time at AFNO,
Joseph was a French teacher in rural Acadiana and co-host of a French podcast. Joseph loves speaking French with fellow francophones
especially those living in Louisiana as well as attending cultural events.
Laura Clapette
Administrative Coordinator
A native of France, Laura is deeply passionate about American culture. Living abroad has always been a strong desire for her which came true
a few months ago, when she moved to New Orleans with her husband, a French Immersion teacher. She was an administrative manager in France
working with clients from all over the world and in different fields such as the champagne or pharmaceutical industry. She is very excited
to share her “French touch” with the Alliance Française while immersing herself in the American way of life.
