Our Staff
Belinda Roberson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Roberson has worked with nonprofits for over ten years including serving as the Executive Director of the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana and Director of Finance and Marketing at the Samaritan Counseling Center. Before working in nonprofits, she served almost ten years at a local gaming property working in the marketing department as an advertising manager. She earned a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University, an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology, and a BBA from Wiley College. Roberson noted that she loves both education and the arts. She was a church pianist for over 30 years, and her hobbies include painting & upcycling furniture, embroidery, and container gardening.
Sharon Snelling, MA
Academic Coordinator
Sharon Snelling joined the Center as the Academic Coordinator in 2016. She is a retired Caddo Parish educator that has served 10 years as a classroom educator, 8 years as a homebound educator, and over 14 years an educational diagnostician. She conducts student assessments, and provides one-on-one academic tutoring and support. Mrs. Snelling is also an accomplished artists and enjoys playing piano.
Shawn Ousley, MM
Assistant Director of Community Relations & Marketing
Shawn joined Renzi Center in 2023 after serving over two years on the advisory board. Shawn served 18 years in Public Health across Alabama, North Carolina, and Louisiana. He is a published author and volunteer track coach. Shawn's talents extend to his past roles as a former radio DJ and an entrepreneur.
Our Artists and Teachers
We hire professional artists and teachers because we know they will give our students the high-quality instruction, guidance, and encouragement they deserve.
Renzi's Teachers
Our academic instructors are experienced teachers, who love what they do. Because we keep our classes small -- no more than six students per teacher, Renzi's instructors tutor our students one-on-one and focus on their specific needs. In classes such as Language Arts, Math, Homework, and Reading, Renzi students learn new skills and good study habits. Most of all, our teachers encourage Renzi students to excel in school and praise their accomplishments.
Renzi's Artists
In Renzi's art classes, we want our students to explore, express their creativity and build self confidence. Our art instructors provide an important role in our students lives; they share their knowledge about their artistic discipline, they provide guidance and direction, and they offer insight into what being a professional artists means.
