Jackson M. Smith is proud to serve as Bastion’s Executive Director. After growing up in Washington DC, Jackson moved to New Orleans in 2003

Rachel is an occupational therapist with sixteen years of experience working in a variety of settings in New Orleans and across the US as

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Caity Bower is a full-time Occupational Therapist who joined the Bastion team in 2021. Caity holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from

Lovella Calica is a writer, photographer, and multi-media artist. With backgrounds in Human Development, English and social justice organizing, she offers a unique perspective

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Tess Riley moved to New Orleans in 2015 to study at Tulane University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Communications. Tess

Charise comes from Jackson, MS and is an Air Force veteran.  She is also a former resident of Bastion. Prior to joining the Bastion

Macy Parker is a born and raised New Orleans native and a recent graduate of Delgado’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She also holds a

Zach George is an educator, grower, and consultant based in New Orleans. He is the founder of CRISP Farms (Community Research into Subtropical Permaculture),