Ms. Brickley and her family moved from Northeast Ohio to the Acadiana area in 2016. Before her move, she spent ten years in the financial services industry, serving as a wealth advisor for PNC Bank. Upon her move to Acadiana, she took on the position as COO of Lafayette Habitat for Humanity, working for the organization until December of 2021, when she took over as CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Brickley joined the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce to help the business community grow and thrive by providing innovative resources and programming, while also serving as a convener of ideas and a catalyst for change and growth. Ms. Brickley attended Kent State University and received

her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a concentration in Philosophy. Later, she attended both The University of Toledo to receive her Juris Doctorate and simultaneously, The Medical College of Ohio to be awarded her Master’s in Public Health. Ms. Brickley is also certified in both general and family law mediation. She is married to her husband Andrew. She is involved in the local community serving on the board of CASA, and is actively involved with supporting her children’s school. Laina enjoys traveling, reading, and baking in her spare time.