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Sherry S. Guarisco is a recognized child advocate, having most recently managed the Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families, a statewide advocacy organization, where she led the development of the Platform for Children, a comprehensive guide to the needs of Louisiana’s children. 

In 2015, Guarisco served on Governor John Bel Edwards’ Transition Team for Children and Families, and in 2017 served on East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Transition Team for Human Services, focusing on children’s issues. From 2006-2010, Sherry served as the first Director of the Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education, Department of Social Services (now DCFS).

Sherry also served as CEO of Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana and Louisiana CASA Association, served on the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board, is a member of the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, and also serves on the boards of Louisiana CASA Association, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations. She lives in Baton Rouge with her husband, former state Senator Tony Guarisco.