WHO WE ARE
At La Louisianne Consulting, we are veterans of political campaigns at the congressional, state, regional and local levels. In these key roles, we are known as experts in public policy, strategic thinking, effective advocacy and grassroots outreach.
We are a governmental affairs, marketing and corporate PR firm, but the value we bring to our customers doesn’t end there. Our diverse clients include local and state governments, trade associations, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and coalitions. With extensive government and business relationships throughout the United States, our bipartisan approach and political connections deliver results.
When leaders seek strategic partners for their most important challenges, they turn to us at La Louisianne.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Worked with state and local elected officials to secure $5M+ for Holy Rosary Redevelopment. Voluntarily led committee ensuring the revival of an endangered historic African American educational institution.
- Assisted the Town of Duson in successfully created a Tax Increment Financing District to implement a development project
- Curated collaboration and led stakeholder engagement on 30-year vision plan between ULL and St. Martinville
DONALD CRAVINS, SR.
PRESIDENT
Donald Cravins, Sr. is an established and effective powerbroker in Louisiana. The former Louisiana state senator (1992-2006) and mayor of Opelousas (2007-2015) earned his reputation of being a straight shooter with a common sense approach. It’s also what continues to bring him success in political and business sectors.
He founded Don Cravins Insurance Agency in 1980 to create jobs and serve the local community. He also owns La Louisianne, a government and business consulting firm, which helps Louisiana businesses and communities grow and thrive by breaking through bureaucracy to help businesses compete for state and local projects.
Cravins was born in Mallet, Louisiana, as the sixth of nine children and is a longtime cattle farmer. He graduated from Southern University and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He and Patricia Arceneaux Cravins married in August 1971, and they have three adult children and five grandchildren.
DUSTIN CRAVINS
VICE PRESIDENT
Dustin R. Cravins is a Southwest Louisiana native whose work sits at the intersection of Creole culture, civic leadership, and public affairs. Through his role as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of La Louisianne Consulting, he has built a career in governmental affairs, business development, and political consulting, while also serving as President of the Holy Rosary Redevelopment Board and helping advance the restoration of the historic Holy Rosary Institute. His leadership has also extended through service with Louisiana Youth Seminar and the Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce.
Culturally, Cravins has helped carry Louisiana’s Zydeco and Creole traditions into wider view. He is co-director of Built on Zydeco, a documentary centered on the people and traditions that shape the genre, and he has been featured on Disney+ and National Geographic’s World of Flavor with Moe Cason. He has also been cited in Rolling Stone in connection with Louisiana music and culture, reinforcing his role as both a cultural advocate and a recognizable voice for the state’s heritage. He is also the owner of Cravin’ Boudin, which reflects his commitment to Creole foodways and community identity.
