Meet the Secretary

Harris brings to the role more than two decades of public service in Louisiana, including extensive service in field operations, financial management and operations, policy and training, enterprise systems, and leadership across DCFS, the Department of State Civil Service and the Louisiana Department of Health. Throughout her career, she has been a steadfast advocate for operational excellence, fiscal responsibility and strategic resource allocation, with a pronounced focus on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Harris began her public service career as a Social Services Analyst at DCFS (then called the Department of Social Services). This foundational role equipped her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of social programs and unwavering service to the community.

More recently, Harris has served at LDH in senior leadership over Louisiana Medicaid Enterprise Systems. She previously served in senior leadership over Medicaid Eligibility Program Operations, Medicaid Eligibility Field Operations, and program management in Medicaid Financial Management and Operations.

Harris’s rich tapestry of experiences has provided her a practical perspective on the challenges and opportunities in public service, as well as years of investigative and incident command experience. She holds a degree in Anthropology and Business Administration, a fusion that underlines a multidisciplinary approach to challenges.

Harris is a proud mother of three daughters.