Our Team

Amy Guidry Oakes
Program Director

Amy Guidry Oakes, Program Director for the ECGC Women’s Business Center, was born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana.  She graduated high school from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau.  She attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she double-majored in Management and Marketing for undergraduate studies.  Amy then pursued and obtained her Masters of Business Administration through ULL.

Throughout Amy’s life, she was surrounded by a family of local entrepreneurs.  Growing up, she assisted in the daily activities of running the businesses.  Her work background consists of business, procurement, sales, marketing and management.     

Amy is customer focused in her role with the Women’s Business Center.  She looks forward to promoting economic development through the assistance of entrepreneurs in the 8 parishes that the WBC serves.  Please join us in spreading the word that the Women’s Business Center is ready and eager to help any of you to achieve your dreams of business ownership and self-sufficiency.

Wade Vallery
Executive Assistant

Wade Vallery, Executive Assistant, has many years of experience in excellent customer service, including special event planning and management within the hospitality industry. With a knack for understanding the individual needs of each customer, Wade has implemented many successful and memorable events for his clientele.

With a passion for assisting others, Wade has an eye for detail and excels in multi-tasking in a fast-paced, bustling environment. He brings much energy and a great positive attitude to the Women’s Business Center, and eagerly accepts the challenge of assisting entrepreneurs in making their dreams come true.











Linda L. Bordelon
In-House Consultant

Ms. Bordelon was born in Cottonport, LA.  After graduating from Cottonport High, she attended St. Mary’s Dominican College in New Orleans and received a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.  In 2001, she earned an EMBA from the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.

Her career included the fields of education, business and management.  Her focus has been and will continue to be providing clients with a high level of professional service.  She is proud to be part of the team at the WBC and looks forward to providing assistance to incoming and existing clients.