CoCo Garrett

CoCo Garrett was raised in Shreveport, LA, but maintains roots in New Orleans from her maternal side of the family. She graduated from Loretto Heights College, Denver, CO and returned to Shreveport and lived there until 1985 when a job opportunity initiated a move to Chicago. After 11 years of working in the franchise consulting business, a new marriage with a relocation to Idaho brought a new perspective to the term “rural”! In 2002 a move to New Orleans and the French Quarter introduced her to a life she had never envisioned. She feels that this experience has truly been the best! The most interesting and diverse group of people live here as one big family. Getting involved with FQC in 2006 was the beginning of a new era in her life of volunteering. She served as President in 2008 and 2009, Vice President in 2010 and 2011, and she chaired the Progressive Dinner one year. She has enjoyed trying to help with all the issues the residents face while living in the heart of the City. While the work will never be done, it is worth the effort to try and improve it “brick by brick.”