Kayla is originally from Rochester, New York. She graduated with a BA in Sociology and minors in French and “Law, Justice and Society” from Drew University. While at Drew, Kayla worked as an assistant pre-school teacher and after-school tutor.
Kayla moved to New Orleans in January 2021 to complete her joint Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor degrees at Tulane University. She completed her Social Work placement with the Youth Empowerment Project’s “Enriches” program as a mentor and staff support. While completing her J.D., Kayla worked as a law clerk for the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights and for the Michigan State Appellate Defender’s Office in their Juvenile Lifer Unit, and as a student attorney in the Tulane Juvenile Law Clinic.
Kayla fenced competitively during her youth and while in college, and she now volunteers as a Sabre coach with the New Orleans Fencers Club. Kayla has a tremendous passion for advocating for children and young people. She is very excited to return to LCCR and to have the opportunity to do just that.”
Email: kogden@lakidsrights.org
