The City Hall Spotlight series aims to showcase the amazing work from some of the City's most dedicated public servants. For the August feature, meet Tiffany Aidoo, Program Manager at NOLA for Life and the force behind the highly successful Midnight Basketball program.
1. What is your job in 25 words or less?
My role as the NOLA FOR LIFE Program Manager is to facilitate and empower our community through Midnight Basketball and Mentoring initiatives.
2. What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most?
Witnessing the transcendence of participants’ success through the power of sport and/or mentoring emphasizes the important role all citizens of New Orleans play in the lives of our youth. I’ve been honored with the opportunity to build rapport with participants. As I am able to support them in future endeavors, whether workforce, educational or personal development, all is reciprocated. I have witnessed players become leaders, pursue opportunities they believed unattainable, and much more.
3. What is the one accomplishment, at work of which you are most proud? Why
There are many accomplishments to achieve including continuing to offer a wonderful opportunity. Additionally, this season the National Basketball Players Association Foundation in partnership with JOB1 granted the program $150K to support workforce development opportunities for players. Without the support of the NOLA FOR LIFE and Mayor’s team, this opportunity may not be possible. I am a passionate believer of sport being the gateway to transforming lives. Sport teaches resiliency, the ability to be a part to a whole with a common goal, and how to transfer all skills learned in that individual’s respective sport to personal and professional endeavors. It did for me throughout my life, and I want to pass along my knowledge as a professional and athlete.
4. What neighborhood do you live in and what do you like best about your neighborhood?
I live in the Carrollton neighborhood is a beautiful location near Audubon and Palmer Parks. This is my favorite feature as I love being outdoors. Also, the street car is easily accessible, which makes New Orleans festivals more enjoyable.
5. Any random facts you could share with us?
I have am extremely passionate about health and wellness, as well as love elephants. Also, I am a personal trainer and instruct TRX classes at Higherpower.