October Meeting 10/23/19

Fernando O. Rivera was appointed Director/CEO of Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System January 11, 2015.

He has served Veterans for 30 years with VA. Immediately prior to this appointment, he was the Director/CEO of the VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5). Prior to that position, he served as Director/CEO, Washington DC VAMC; Director/CEO, Martinsburg VAMC; and acting Director/CEO, Overton Brooks VAMC; and various positions at the VAMC in New Orleans.

Recently, Rivera received the 2018 AMVETS Silver Helmet Award, 2017 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Outstanding Achievement in Service for Homeless Veterans and the 2017 Employee Wellness Award. He was awarded the 2017 Extraordinary Employer Support Award. In 2016, he was the recipient of the Federal Executive Board Outstanding Agency Head, 2015 Recipient of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, 2014 VHA Mentor of the Year Award, and 2012 VHA Preceptor of the Year. He is a recipient of a 2009 Meritorious Presidential Rank Award. 

Rivera earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s of Business Administration Degree from the University of New Orleans where he was recently name the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Engineering Award. He was named VA “Engineer of the Year” in 1993. Fernando Rivera and his wife Stacie reside in New Orleans, La. with their three children.

Andrea's Restaurant

 Prices increase to door price 72 hours before the event

Schedule of Events:

• 5:30 - 6:00 PM       Social & Registration
• 6:00 - 8:00 PM       Chapter Meeting/Program
• 6:30 PM                 Dinner served

Cost:

• $35 - Pre-registered and Pre-paid PMI GNO members
• $40 - Pre-registered and Pre-paid Non-Members
• $40 - PMI GNO Members -cash only- at the door
• $45 - Non-members -cash only- at the door
• $20 - Student Rate -cash only- at the door
• $10 - Program only -cash only- at the door

To receive the member discount, please login to the site using the "Login" button at the upper right corner of the screen using your PMI username and password.

PLEASE NOTE: We will only accept cash or check at check in.  Credit cards will not be accepted at the door.

Cancellation Policy: Full credit can be applied ONLY to the next scheduled Chapter Meeting upon notification to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 24 hours of the meeting.