Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Announces New Leaders Focused on Human Resources & Charitable Giving
January 17, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA — Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Trahan to Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Ann Marie Marmande to Senior Vice President, Philanthropy. The promotions reflect the health system’s commitment to becoming the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care.
“We are thrilled to have Jennifer and Ann Marie step into these critical roles, as their dedication and vision will undoubtedly contribute to our ongoing success and the well-being of our team members and the communities we serve," said E.J. Kuiper, president and CEO of FMOLHS. "Together, their contributions will drive our mission forward, and their leadership and dedication will undoubtedly enhance our ability to serve our patients and community."
Both leaders bring over two decades of experience in their respective fields and a deep commitment to the mission of FMOLHS.
Jennifer joined the health system in 2000 as a Social Worker at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. In 2001 she transitioned into Human Resources, gaining more responsibilities and most recently serving as Vice President, Regional Chief People Officer for FMOLHS. She holds a master’s degree in social work from LSU and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
In her new role, Jennifer will be responsible for all divisions of HR and will focus her efforts on shaping the exceptional culture of FMOLHS that makes the organization the best place to work and practice medicine. She will also assume responsibility for all divisions of HR, including the AskHR Performance Center, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Strategy, and Learning and Leading.
Ann Marie Marmande has served as President of Our Lady of the Lake Foundation since January 2020. Prior to her role at Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, Ann Marie spent 20 years with the LSU Foundation in various roles including, SVP for Principal Gifts; VP for Development; Sr. Director of Development for the College of Science; Director of Stewardship; and Director of Alumni Relations for the School of Social Work. Ann Marie has a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services and a master's degree in social work from LSU. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is the immediate past chairperson of the LSU Rural Life Museum Board of Trustees.
Ann Marie will continue to serve as president of Our Lady of the Lake Foundation and will expand her scope to include leadership oversight of all Foundations, philanthropic activities, and partnerships to enhance alignment and grow philanthropic impact.
For more information, please visit FMOLHS.org.
About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.