Committed to hard work and new energy—running a courtroom that’s efficient, fair, and holds offenders accountable.
A fresh perspective for the future of our parish.
- Born and raised in Roanoke, Louisiana
- 1987 graduate of Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
- LSU, B.A., 1991; J.D., 1994
- Top 10% graduate of Paul M. Hebert School of Law, LSU (Order of the Coif)
- LSU Law Hall of Fame
- Advisory Council, LSU Mineral Law Institute
- Member, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, and Louisiana State Bar Associations
- Member, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association
- President, Jennings Garden Club
- Member Jeff Davis Republican Women, Louisiana Federation of Republican Women
- Board Member, Zigler Art Museum
- Lifelong Conservative Republican
- Attends First Baptist Church, Jennings
- Married to Stuart Ancelet and mother of two adult children, Jackie and Clay
My 32 years as a lawyer practicing in state and federal courts throughout the State of Louisiana has prepared me to run a courtroom that is fair, efficient, and focused on results.
My husband and I were both born and raised in Jeff Davis Parish, and our families have deep roots here. I had successful law practices in New Orleans and Lafayette, but we always felt this was home, and finally moved back to be close to our family. Moving back home has allowed us to spend more time with family and friends, and to become actively involved in our community. We love being home and working with service organizations throughout the parish to help make a better future for Jeff Davis Parish.