Emily Mott
Executive Director
Emily, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, moved to Shreveport-Bossier City in 1983. With roots deep in both North and South Louisiana, she has a unique statewide perspective to her work. Over the course of 35 years, Emily has built a distinguished career in political and governmental relations, political and non-profit fundraising, marketing, development, and public relations, and project management-delivering results in complex and challenging environments.
Her professional expertise spans political and governmental relations, business and economic development, strategic project management, fundraising, and communications, all grounded in a strong commitment to advancing community non-profits.
Emily currently serves as Executive Director at Waterways LA. Prior to this role, she was Executive Director of the Red River Valley Association and previously led her own consultancy, E. Mott Solutions LLC, a public affairs and business advisory firm. She also served as Executive Director of Citizens For a Better Caddo, a Political Action committee focused on education reform in Caddo Parish and on supporting qualified candidates for the Caddo Parish School Board.
Emily’s political experience includes managing a highly contested Louisiana State Senate campaign, leading fundraising strategies, and consulting on state and local campaigns. Her clients have included members of the Louisiana State Senate and the Louisiana House of Representatives, a candidate for the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and elected members of the Shreveport City Council and the Caddo Parish School Board. Earlier in her career, she served as the legislative assistant to a Louisiana State Representative.
Beyond her professional leadership, Emily has long been active in civic and community initiatives. She has worked with the Barksdale Air Force Base Military Affairs Council and was named Honorary Commander in 2017, a founding member of Roots for Boots, and has consulted on multiple base projects. She serves on the Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, is a member of the Visioning Committee for Mississippi River 100, and was recently appointed by the Governor of Louisiana to the Louisiana State Arts Council.
Her professional memberships include the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, Public Relations Association of Louisiana, the National Federation of Republican Women. She is also deeply committed to volunteer service, having worked for Junior Achievement and Volunteers of America, and serving in leadership roles for numerous organizations, including:
- Past President of the South Highlands Magnet School Foundation
- Past Board Director, Providence House, Shreveport Opera, Shreveport Symphony Guild, Shreveport Little Theater Guild
- Past Board of Governors for Southern Trace Country Club, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church Pastoral Council.
- Past Chair of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited Mudbug Madness
- Past Co-Chair, Sleepout 4 Independence co-chair.
In her personal time, Emily enjoys traveling, painting and outdoor pursuits including boating, fishing, upland hunting, and sporting clays.
Emily Mott
Executive Director
Emily, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, moved to Shreveport-Bossier City in 1983. With roots deep in both North and South Louisiana, she has a unique statewide perspective to her work. Over the course of 35 years, Emily has built a distinguished career in political and governmental relations, political and non-profit fundraising, marketing, development, and public relations, and project management-delivering results in complex and challenging environments.
Her professional expertise spans political and governmental relations, business and economic development, strategic project management, fundraising, and communications, all grounded in a strong commitment to advancing community non-profits.
Emily currently serves as Executive Director at Waterways LA. Prior to this role, she was Executive Director of the Red River Valley Association and previously led her own consultancy, E. Mott Solutions LLC, a public affairs and business advisory firm. She also served as Executive Director of Citizens For a Better Caddo, a Political Action committee focused on education reform in Caddo Parish and on supporting qualified candidates for the Caddo Parish School Board.
Emily’s political experience includes managing a highly contested Louisiana State Senate campaign, leading fundraising strategies, and consulting on state and local campaigns. Her clients have included members of the Louisiana State Senate and the Louisiana House of Representatives, a candidate for the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and elected members of the Shreveport City Council and the Caddo Parish School Board. Earlier in her career, she served as the legislative assistant to a Louisiana State Representative.
Beyond her professional leadership, Emily has long been active in civic and community initiatives. She has worked with the Barksdale Air Force Base Military Affairs Council and was named Honorary Commander in 2017, a founding member of Roots for Boots, and has consulted on multiple base projects. She serves on the Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, is a member of the Visioning Committee for Mississippi River 100, and was recently appointed by the Governor of Louisiana to the Louisiana State Arts Council.
Her professional memberships include the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, Public Relations Association of Louisiana, the National Federation of Republican Women. She is also deeply committed to volunteer service, having worked for Junior Achievement and Volunteers of America, and serving in leadership roles for numerous organizations, including:
- Past President of the South Highlands Magnet School Foundation
- Past Board Director, Providence House, Shreveport Opera, Shreveport Symphony Guild, Shreveport Little Theater Guild
- Past Board of Governors for Southern Trace Country Club, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church Pastoral Council.
- Past Chair of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited Mudbug Madness
- Past Co-Chair, Sleepout 4 Independence co-chair.
In her personal time, Emily enjoys traveling, painting and outdoor pursuits including boating, fishing, upland hunting, and sporting clays.
Caroline
Marston
Development Director
Caroline Marston is the Development Director for Waterways LA. Caroline is a lifelong Louisiana resident who champions the vitality of the state’s rivers, bayous, and working waterways. An active volunteer that is passionate about our area and its success, she has served with the American Red Cross, Shreveport Regional Arts Council — Christmas in the Sky, the Agricultural Society of Northwest Louisiana, the Shreveport Association of Ladies Tennis, The Demoiselle Club of Shreveport, Mary’s House and Dream Hunt Foundation.
Keeping in step with promoting her love of community, Caroline also brings local stories to life as host of The Hometown Show on KSLA News 12. As an ardent supporter of everything that makes the ArkLaTex a great place to live, joining Waterways LA in promoting this area has been a natural fit. Outside of work, you’ll find her enjoying recreation on Louisiana’s waterways, traveling, and playing tennis—most of all spending time with her daughter, Chandler. Guided by a love of place and people, Caroline is focused on making Louisiana a better place to live, work, and play.