Dianne Hanely holds a Master’s of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and was trained by the Sisters of the Cenacle to faciliate groups in Ignatian Spirituality. She has served as a leader of Together Baton Rouge and Together Louisiana since 2010. Over the years, Dianne has co-chaired numerous TBR campaigns, including the organization’s successful, 2012 effort to save the city’s transit system. As the founder of the non-profit organization Spirit & Justice, A TBR member institution, she has engaged numerous Baton Rouge citizens who are seeking to act on their spiritual beliefs by becoming engaged in civic life. 

0:00 Dianne reflects on her upbringing and education at LSU and Loyola University.

1:40 Dianne shares how she initially connected to Together Baton Rouge

2:50 Dianne describes the tools and resources that TBR made available to her as person seeking to create change in her community