The Louisiana Youth Seminar is proud to welcome Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet as our featured speaker for the 2025 Political Party Kickoff!
On January 3, 2024, Monique Blanco Boulet made history as the first female Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish. A lifelong leader and bridge-builder, she’s known for working across party lines to deliver results that make a real difference in people’s lives—from improving roads and broadband access to preparing communities for the future.
Before becoming Mayor-President, she served as CEO of the Acadiana Planning Commission, where she led major regional initiatives like the Acadiana Rural Fiber-to-the-Home Project, Watershed Management Planning, and regional transportation improvements. Her work brought together local, state, and federal partners to tackle big challenges with creative solutions that benefited families across Acadiana.
A proud Louisiana native and graduate of UL Lafayette, she also brings private-sector experience from the energy industry and holds an Executive MBA. She is deeply rooted in public service—not only through her own career, but as the daughter of former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Louisiana’s only female governor, and Coach Raymond Blanco, a legendary educator and mentor.
She and her husband David recently celebrated 30 years of marriage and are the proud parents of four children. Mayor-President Boulet’s story is one of leadership, service, and staying true to your values—making her an incredible example for every LYS delegate learning to lead with purpose and impact.