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My vision is to help build a community where growth, safety, and shared prosperity are not distant goals, but everyday realities — especially for the generations who will inherit what we create today. For too long, our neighborhood has faced limited opportunity, yet faithful neighbors and committed leaders have continued to believe in something better. Through prayer, advocacy, and hard work, meaningful progress has begun, and I am grateful to have played a part in opening new pathways to hope.

But there is more to do. I am running to help move that progress forward — uniting residents around a shared purpose and creating a stronger, safer, and a more thriving District A. I am centered on investing in youth, strengthening families, and fostering neighborhoods where people feel valued, supported, and proud to call it home. I am grounded in action, compassion, and a commitment to achieve lasting change.

Maisha's career began as a Youth Career Specialist Supervisor, she provided job training, placement, and educational support to both youth and adults — helping individuals build stable, successful futures. Her work with JCORE supported troubled youth navigating probation and parole, offering guidance, accountability, and hope.

A graduate of Delta/Delgado College with a degree in Allied Health, Maisha holds certifications in special education, adult education, and early childhood education. She is a licensed pharmacy technician in Mississippi and Louisiana and a respected tax professional and small business owner, serving the community as a licensed tax agent for over 15 years.

Maisha is currently pursuing an MBA in Substance Abuse and Counseling at Southern University in New Orleans, strengthening her mission to help families facing real-life challenges.

Service is at the heart of Maisha’s leadership. Among many others she has:

Served for eight years with Head Start, providing transportation for young mothers.
Volunteered with West 30’s Redemption Company for five years, now serving on the Board of Directors.
For 8 years has coordinated back-to-school donation drives for the Juneteenth Committee for Covington and Abita Springs youth.
Advocated for youth in the judicial system who are on parole or probation.
Through the Blessed and Dressed organization, helped coordinate the Christmas Extravaganza to gift children to the elderly in the community with 90, $50 gift cards.
Volunteered for three years with the Covington Boys and Girls Club, providing meals and snacks.
Donated free tax services to individuals and small businesses throughout the community.
Worked for three years with Project Prom, helping high school senior girls receive dresses for their proms.
Tutored at the St. Tammany Parish Library System teaching youth and adults on how to start new businesses.
After becoming aware of the lack of protective gear for a local school's athletic department, she solicited donations and was able to ensure every player that adequate protection gear.
Partnered with the Rotary Club of Covington at the Covington Food Bank for three years to provide Thanksgiving baskets to families in need.

Maisha Harrell-Bijou

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