Celebrity Brew Krewe for CILI

A Night Out for a Great Cause

Grab your friends, come out for a drink, and help support the Career Immersion & Leadership Institute (CILI).

Celebrity Brew Krewe for CILI brings together members of our community for a friendly beer battle for tips—all while helping CILI continue providing career readiness, leadership development, mentorship, networking, and professional opportunities to college students.

How It Works

Choose Who You Want to Support

When purchasing your ticket, you can register in support of CILI or choose one of our Celebrity Brew Krewe participants.

CILI Love

Support CILI directly and help us continue providing career readiness, mentorship, leadership development, employer exposure, and professional opportunities to college students.

Ashley Hilsman

Chief Operating Officer of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and a passionate advocate for local businesses, community connections, and economic growth across Greater New Orleans.

Carlos Calix

Assistant Vice President of Community Affairs & School Partnerships at Ochsner Health, Carlos works at the intersection of healthcare, education, and community engagement to expand opportunities and strengthen communities across the region.

Kenn Barnes Jr., Esq.

Attorney and community advocate Kenn Barnes Jr., Esq. has built his career at the intersection of law, public service, and civic leadership. His experience includes serving with the City of New Orleans and as Special Counsel to the Louisiana Supreme Court, along with leadership and service focused on strengthening communities throughout New Orleans and Louisiana.

Theodore C. “Theo” Sanders III

CEO of the Louisiana Asset Management Pool (LAMP), Theodore C. “Theo” Sanders III is a respected financial and community leader with deep ties to New Orleans. Through his work in public finance and civic leadership, Theo has dedicated his career to supporting Louisiana’s public institutions and strengthening the communities they serve.

Vincenzo “Cenzo” Caronna

Founder & CEO of Thrivvy and Executive Director of STartUP Northshore, Vincenzo “Cenzo” Caronna is a bioengineer-turned-entrepreneur dedicated to growing Louisiana’s startup ecosystem. He works with founders and emerging businesses to connect them with mentorship, resources, capital, and opportunities to build and scale their ventures.

Why Your Support Matters

CILI works to help college students prepare for the transition from college to their professional lives. Through the CILI Fellowship and related programming, students receive access to career readiness training, professional networking, employer exposure, mentorship, leadership development, internships, and other opportunities designed to help them confidently enter the workforce.

By joining us for Celebrity Brew Krewe, you're not just buying a ticket for a fun evening—you’re supporting continued opportunities for the students CILI serves.