Owner at The New Orleans Agenda
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Vincent Sylvain is president of Policamp, Inc., a provider of turnkey Web-based Internet Marketing and Public Relation services in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region. Sylvain has successfully used Internet marketing to help promote the campaigns of an U.S. Senator, a Governor, two Mayors, numerous non-partisan civic initiatives and a host of judicial and other elected officials. As publisher of The New Orleans Agenda, a New Orleans-based online newsletter which has received more than 7 million Page Views and is the leading alternative media source for news and cultural affairs in New Orleans, Sylvain has a demonstrated record of communicating with a diverse population.
An Urban Planner by profession, Sylvain most recently oversaw the $8 million redevelopment of the historic Carver Theater which during the 1950’s was hailed as “America’s finest theater exclusively for colored patrons.”
A skilled communicator, Sylvain is regularly called upon by governmental officials to serve as moderator of community forums and town meetings. Sylvain has served as Civic Engagement Advisor to the current Mayor of New Orleans; including serving as Moderator and Lead Consultant for community participation meetings centered on budgetary, crime prevention strategies, commercial development, and urban policy issues.
Sylvain earned a Master of Science in Urban Studies from the University of New Orleans’ College of Urban and Public Affairs, and a Bachelor of Science from the school’s department of Political Science.
He served as the Executive Assistant to Marc Morial, Mayor, City of New Orleans, for the Mayor’s Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development from May 1994 to May 2002; overseeing an annual budget of approximately $45 million with one of the highest economic inclusion rate for minorities in the country. Under Sylvain’s charge was the accomplishment of federal, state, and local mandates concerning housing and community development.
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Stephanie Jordan performs Jazz Live at Hyatt Regency New Orleans April 1 – May 7
Stephanie Jordan performs Jazz Live at Hyatt Regency New Orleans April 1 – May 7
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Great profile on Bill Rouselle... Rest in Peace Bill...
Great profile on Bill Rouselle... Rest in Peace Bill...
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University of New Orleans
Master's of Science in Urban Studies City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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University of New Orleans
Master's of Science in Urban Studies Urban Studies, Political Science
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Activities and Societies: SGA
Political Science, Urban Planning
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The @urbanleaguela’s Opening Reception at the WWII Museum hit it out the park! From the entertainment to the food to the people having a good time.…
The @urbanleaguela’s Opening Reception at the WWII Museum hit it out the park! From the entertainment to the food to the people having a good time.…
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The energy surrounding this presidential election is electrifying. I am encouraged and excited! Last night, we had over 1,000 women from Louisiana…
The energy surrounding this presidential election is electrifying. I am encouraged and excited! Last night, we had over 1,000 women from Louisiana…
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Congratulations to the members of the Algiers Second City Courthouse, Constable Edwin Shorty, Judge E "Teena" Trahan, & Clerk Lisa Diggs on their…
Congratulations to the members of the Algiers Second City Courthouse, Constable Edwin Shorty, Judge E "Teena" Trahan, & Clerk Lisa Diggs on their…
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Humbled and honored to have been awarded the coveted Life Time Achievement Award from the National Urban League, during its annual national…
Humbled and honored to have been awarded the coveted Life Time Achievement Award from the National Urban League, during its annual national…
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it was a huge honor to have won the pitch contest at the National Urban League conference here in New Orleans. Thank you First Horizon Bank and the…
it was a huge honor to have won the pitch contest at the National Urban League conference here in New Orleans. Thank you First Horizon Bank and the…
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Life update: My tenure with the City of New Orleans has officially come to an end. Serving the people of my hometown in various capacities has been…
Life update: My tenure with the City of New Orleans has officially come to an end. Serving the people of my hometown in various capacities has been…
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I had the privilege of welcoming attendees to this year's Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon today during the National Urban League Conference in New…
I had the privilege of welcoming attendees to this year's Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon today during the National Urban League Conference in New…
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Congrats to Judge Monique Morial. Elected without opposition to Court of Appeal 4th circuit! Cheers!
Congrats to Judge Monique Morial. Elected without opposition to Court of Appeal 4th circuit! Cheers!
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