Michael Doughty

Biography

Every step of my career has been guided by a deep sense of community. Born and raised in Shreveport, LA, I have dedicated my life to this region and the people who call it home. I’m especially passionate about LSUS and its students, having earned my BA in Mass Communications with a concentration in Journalism from the university in 2009.

With my degree in hand and the skills gained at LSUS, I spent the next five years working in journalism at the Shreveport Times. My beats included crime and courts, features, and regional business and economic news. Journalism offered a firsthand look into the challenges facing our community, as well as the vibrancy and incredible potential of Northwest Louisiana.

As the economic realities of digital media began to impact our local newspaper, I made the difficult decision to transition careers. I spent several years working in marketing and sales but continued to feel a pull toward more impactful, community-oriented work.

My mother, a dedicated public school teacher of many decades, served as a major inspiration. I witnessed both the challenges she faced in an often under-appreciated profession and the meaningful, lasting impact she had on her students' lives. Motivated by her example, I pursued my teaching certification and became a teacher at Captain Shreve High School. I spent seven fulfilling years in the classroom, teaching English—and most excitingly—electives in Philosophy and Multiculturalism.

Teaching was a role I expected to remain in for the rest of my career. However, when I learned about an opening in the LSUS Career Services office, I felt called to return to my alma mater. I believed my unique blend of professional experiences could benefit current students and alumni. I also thought back to my own time at LSUS—how valuable I would have found Career Services, had I known such an office existed in 2009.

Today, it is my mission to help every LSUS student and alumnus find the career path that’s right for them, and to support them in seizing every opportunity for a joyful, fulfilling future. I’m excited to partner with each student to define what career success looks like for them—and to help them achieve it.

I can’t wait to see what our amazing students accomplish. Go Pilots!

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