LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | Secretary Courtney J. Burdette
A DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
P.O. Box 4303
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4303
Phone: (225) 219-3845
Fax: (225) 219-3846
Email: deqomf@la.gov
Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse
Delafosse graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) with her Bachelor of Science in accounting in 2006 and from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2009 with her Juris Doctor. She is a licensed Louisiana attorney. After graduating, Delafosse began her career as a performance auditor with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. During her tenure there, she earned several certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional, and Certified Public Accountant. From September 2014 until beginning her position with LDEQ, Delafosse served as the Director of the Budget and Financial Services Division at the Department of Revenue.
The department's budget, personnel, contracts, and general operational duties are the responsibility of the Office of Management and Finance, managed by the Undersecretary, who is also appointed by the Governor.