Torie is originally from St. Louis, and attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. After graduating, she moved to New Orleans, began her career as an environmental recruiter and then worked at NO/AIDS Task Force in development.  Torie has been on staff at the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana for over 30 years and, following a nationwide search, began her tenure as Chief Executive Officer in 2004.  She appreciates the support of staff, board members and volunteers throughout the years. 

She has held leadership roles on the boards of Save Our Cemeteries, the New Orleans Photo Alliance, the Human Rights Campaign, Community Health Charities of Louisiana and Mississippi, and the French Quarter Citizens. She currently serves as Vice Chairman of the board for CASA Jefferson and is a member of the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency advisory board. 

In 2022, she was named a Biz New Orleans “Women to Watch” and was featured as cover story for the magazine’s Annual Non-Profit Issue. She was also selected for the inaugural class of Biz Top 500 and has maintained that distinction to the present.

Torie joined the Fore!Kids Foundation—the charitable arm of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans—in 2006. Over the years, she has served in numerous leadership and volunteer roles, including captain of communications, the caddy tent, and the Wednesday Pro-Am draw party; permanent 10th tee starter; and hospitality venue co-captain and captain. In 2011, she was the only woman to serve on the Fore!Kids Foundation CEO search committee. In 2015, she received the “Outstanding Performance – Sales” award and continues to rank among the tournament’s top 20 individual sales leaders. She served as Co-Chair of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans and is honored to be the 2026 Zurich Classic Tournament Chairman.

Sandra (Sandy) was raised in New Orleans, attending St. Louis Cathedral Catholic School, Warren Easton High School and LSUNO.  Career moves afforded her great opportunities with marketing experience in many outstanding organizations throughout the country such as The New Orleans Saints, The Major Indoor Soccer League, The Montreal Expos, and The Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre.  Prior to recently joining the National Kidney Foundation of LA, she was a successful real estate broker in the Las Vegas area and Northwest Arizona.  Sandra enjoys sports of all kinds as well as serving as a Guest Services staff member at the Louisiana Superdome for  Saints home games and other outstanding entertainment venues.

Although born in New Haven, CT, Tracey has lived in New Orleans for over 40 years. She earned a B.S. in Marketing from the University of New Orleans and has been working for the NKFL for over 12 years. Tracey loves books, movies and sports. She is a die-hard New Orleans Saints fan. 

Ingrid was born in Kenner, Louisiana, and spent nearly 18 years living in Central America, where she studied in Costa Rica and earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Advertising (2019) and Marketing Communications (2020). Since 2016, she has worked in digital marketing, starting as a Social Media and Community Manager and growing into Brand and Project Management roles. With experience in advertising agencies, Ingrid has led projects ranging from video production and website development to branding campaigns. She is passionate about connecting ideas with people and bringing creativity and strategy together.