Mary Jacob

Mary Jacob is the Executive Director of Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center, the federally funded parent center for the State of Louisiana through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a project of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans. Mary is a graduate of the William & Mary Law School Special Education Advocacy Program, the BoardSource Executive Leadership Program, and

has a Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education through the National Association of Special Education Teachers.

Mary’s personal connection to disabilities and motivation to become a fierce advocate were her daughters, who both received special education services. She brings the unique perspective of witnessing firsthand the challenges many parents face in accessing quality special education services for their children.

Mary has supported the LSUHSC Human Development Center over the years by assisting them to build capacity and inspire change across all their initiatives.