About Us
Leadership. Strategy. Excellence.
SSA provides tailored consulting services in strategy, leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement. We serve a wide range of industries — from healthcare and higher education to infrastructure and state government.
We are advisors, problem-solvers, and trusted partners to leaders across sectors. With deep industry expertise and a strategic mindset, our team brings fresh perspective and practical solutions to help clients lead through change and drive results.
CHRISTEL SLAUGHTER, PHD
President & CEO
RUDY GOMEZ
Partner
ANITA BYRNE, MBA
Partner
CODY SAUCIER
Senior Consultant
CAMILLE FRUGÉ
Consultant
TYRA BANKS
Consultant
JILL WAGUESPACK
Office Manager
KATHERINE LANDREM
Support Team
JORGE TARAJANO
Collaborating Consultant
RONNIE SLONE
Collaborating Consultant
DIANE JACKSON, SHRM
Collaborating Consultant
CRAIG POURCIAU
Collaborating Consultant
WHAT WE DO
SSA provides tailored consulting services in strategy, leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement. We serve a wide range of industries — from healthcare and higher education to infrastructure and state government.
HOW WE WORK
We combine data-driven insights with deep listening, collaboration, and a commitment to real impact. Every project is customized to meet our clients’ unique goals — and we stay focused on outcomes that matter.
WHY IT MATTERS
Strong organizations do not happen by accident. We help leaders build teams, cultures, and systems that perform — and last.
WHO WE SERVE
Our clients span sectors and specialties — from public agencies and nonprofits to private corporations and regional systems. We partner with organizations of all sizes to deliver meaningful change.
For over 50 years, SSA has partnered with organizations to navigate transition, accelerate progress, and build stronger futures. Our legacy is rooted in long-term relationships, trusted guidance, and a deep understanding of what makes organizations thrive.
Our Belief System
MISSION
Helping our clients improve their performance.
VISION
Our clients will see us as a partner and a progressive, results-oriented resource. We strive to be the preeminent consulting firm in the region and to have a presence at the national and international level.
VALUES
Ethics and integrity
| Loyalty to clients and organizations
| Ongoing learning
Self-evaluation for continuous improvement
| Commitment to community
Sensitive and responsive to client needs | Teamwork | Trust and openness in dealing with others
Founder of SSA Consultants
William "Bill" Slaughter, PhD was the Founder and CEO of SSA Consultants. A well-respected management consultant and sought after leadership development coach, Bill lived a life centered on his family, his commitment to service, and supporting his clients in their quest to improve their performance. We invite you to learn more about Bill and his legacy.
CONTACT
Address
9331 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Email
info@consultssa.com
Toll Free
1-800-634-2758
Phone
225-769-2676
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