Community Education Staff
Community Education
Scott LeBleu, PLPC
(He, Him, His)
Choices Program Manager
Scott LeBleu is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor assuming the role of Choices Program Manager and Clinician with The Family Tree. He graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2004 and a Master of Science in Counselor Education with a concentration in Community Counseling in 2007. He has experience working with at-risk youth in the Lafayette Parish School System grades Pre-K through 12th, working with adolescents, adults, and couples in a private practice setting, providing community-based mental health services, and working with adults dealing with issues involving acute mental illness and substance use in an inpatient setting.
Scott was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and has been living in Lafayette since 2001. He is a proud father of his dynamic 12-year-old daughter. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his partner, cooking for friends and family, being in nature, going to festivals, and coaching his daughter’s soccer team.
Jonathan Pellegrin
(He, Him, His)
Community Engagement Coordinator
jpellegrin@acadianafamilytree.org
Jonathan is originally from Ponchatoula, LA but has called Lafayette home for over 20 years. He graduated from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the field of Criminal Justice in 2017, which fueled his passion for Community Service. Jonathan is a proud United States Marine veteran and a father to three beautiful children Aurora, Winnie, and his son “Chip.” He looks forward to serving his community and presenting the many programs that The Family Tree provides. He is also a member of numerous local, regional, and national coalitions supporting Acadiana.
Jonathan enjoys attending brunch with his wife Courtney, working out, and collecting sneakers.
Dr. David R. (Rick) Perkins
(He, Him, His)
Class Facilitator
Dr. David R. (Rick) Perkins is an esteemed Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 2001, where he was introduced to Clinical Behavior Analysis under Dr. Michael Dougher and Motivational Interviewing by Dr. William Miller.
Upon relocating to Louisiana, Dr. Perkins collaborated with Dr. David Greenway on various projects, notably developing a treatment protocol for functional problem drinkers. He has presented on substance abuse treatment and other topics extensively. Dr. Perkins remains deeply engaged in research, with interests spanning the effects of music on psychological flexibility, psychotherapeutic processes, and the study of narcissistic and antisocial behavior.
With a wealth of experience, Dr. Perkins has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has also been a key presenter for the Transparenting program at The Family Tree since 2001.
Whitney Storey, MS, PLPC, CBE
(She, Her, Hers)
Class Facilitator
Whitney Storey is an instructor of psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Breastfeeding Educator. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from East Texas Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology from UL Lafayette, and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from UL Lafayette. She is also a wife and mother to one girl.
Whitney has worked in education for many years, teaching from ages 7 through adulthood, and is passionate about helping women in the community, particularly mothers. She also has experience working with middle- and high-school students in an 8-step recovery program. She has been involved in Project H.O.P.E. and several other programs through The Family Tree since 2012. She loves the mission of The Family Tree and plans to continue being involved with their programs and services for many years.
Mary Evelyn Kibodeaux
(She, Her, Hers)
Class Facilitator
Mary Kibodeaux, a Louisiana native hailing from Monroe, serves as the training coordinator for Eckerd Connects’ community-based programs in Central and South Louisiana. Graduating from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2006, Mary brings over 20 years of experience working with at-risk youth in various settings across Louisiana. She has dedicated her career to providing wraparound community-based services to individuals facing mental and behavioral health challenges in the Alexandria, Acadiana, and Baton Rouge communities as part of Louisiana’s Coordinated System of Care.
Alan Zaunbrecher
(He, Him, His)
Class Facilitator
Alan has been an integral part of The Family Tree since 2006, initially joining as a co-facilitator for the monthly Transparenting seminars. Alongside his role there, he is self-employed as a counselor in Lafayette, specializing in empowering individuals and couples to enhance self-awareness and cultivate essential skills for healthy communication, conflict resolution, and emotional healing. Alan is deeply committed to the belief that the cornerstone of a fulfilling life lies in the quality of our relationships—with ourselves and others. He believes in achieving genuine happiness through reconciliation and implementing lasting changes.