LA BOSCOC Staff

CoC Staff

Carrie Patterson, LCSW
Continuum of Care Manager

Carrie is a lifelong resident of Louisiana who joined the LA BOSCOC team in 2019 and has been serving as LA BOSCOC Manager since May 2022. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Carrie has experience working alongside vulnerable people and communities in a variety of capacities. Prior to joining LA BOSCOC team, Carrie primarily worked in non-profit spaces and has a special interest in coalition building and system development. She lives in Baton Rouge with her family and equally enjoys a good hike or a good historical documentary.

Email: cpatterson@lhc.la.gov
Phone: 225-763-8903

Victoria Johnson
Coordinated Entry Specialist

Victoria joined the CoC team in January 2022 as the Coordinated Entry Specialist after having previously served as the Recording Secretary of the LA BOSCOC Board. Victoria has over 7 years of experience facilitating access to resources for vulnerable populations and began her career working at a Behavioral Health agency in Baton Rouge, where her work was grounded in the belief that every person, regardless of their disability, race, ethnicity, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, or other immutable characteristics has the right to adequate housing and the right to be treated with compassion, respect, and dignity. When Victoria isn’t working on behalf of CoC, she’s making memories with her 3 children. They enjoy painting, creating, riding four-wheelers, and watching movies.

Email: vjohnson@lhc.la.gov
Phone: 225-678-3698

andrew dietz,lmsw
Continuum of Care Coordinator

Andrew is a Licensed Master Social Worker who started with the LA BOSCOC team in 2023. After completing his Masters of Social Work in 2021 he worked as an IOP counselor for people with substance use disorders and in the Compliance Division at Capital Area Human Services. Andrew’s education, professional career as a social worker, and life have taught him that a key part of helping people to flourish is making sure they have a safe place to call home.

Email: adietz@lhc.la.gov
Phone: (225) 773-2596

The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care is dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Louisiana. We believe all people are entitled to safe, stable, and secure housing. We are committed to working with stakeholders across our geography, in different professional circles, and from every background to create a Louisiana in which no person lives in fear of homelessness.