Rich Arnold (rich@lmhe.live) is an experienced development professional, entrepreneur, performer, and community advocate with a passion for purpose-driven work. His 10-year tenure as Director of Development & Communications at Covenant House was marked by significant organizational growth. Accomplishments there included spearheading an annual “Sleep Out” fundraiser that grew into a premier charity event.

Rich is also a Big Easy Award-winning actor, with credits including the 42nd Street Broadway tour. He is the founder of The Big Easy Boys, a popular quartet featured across the Gulf Coast (www.bigeasyboys.com). His board service includes the Central Carrollton Association (past President), The Nola Project (past President), the UVA Club of New Orleans (past President), and Grace at the Green Light (Development Chair).

Rich has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader" by the Greater New Orleans Foundation and is an alumnus of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute and the Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans.