Councilman-at-large Arnie Fielkow

Executive Assistant

504.658.1069

kdurr@nola.gov

A native New Orleanian, Kim started working with Arnie Fielkow when he relocated to New Orleans as the Executive Vice President of the Saints in 2000. When elected Councilmember-at-Large in 2006, Mr. Fielkow asked Kim to join his office at City Hall. She is the staff member with the most experience working with Mr. Fielkow, both in the private and public sectors. Kim is also the first point of contact if you call or visit Councilmember Fielkow’s office.

Director of Special Projects

504.658.1060

sffinkel@nola.gov

Originally from New York State, Sayde graduated from Brandeis University where she earned degrees in History, Medieval & Renaissance Studies and Fine Arts before attending Tulane University Law School. Sayde currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Young Leadership Council and Community Works of Louisiana, as well as the advisory council for 504ward and Young Artists Young Aspirations, Inc. Sayde volunteers with many New Orleans organizations. Sayde is responsible for community development programming and special event project management.

Volunteer

In her 25^th year volunteering with the New Orleans City Council, Ms. Audrey is an invaluable member of City Hall. Originally from Reserve, LA, Ms. Audrey moved to New Orleans in 1937 to launch her nursing career. She was a registered nurse for 50 years before entering civil service as a volunteer for four different Councilmembers: Peggy Wilson, Troy Carter, Jacquelyn Clarkson and, now, Arnie Fielkow. Ms. Audrey has two children and three grandchildren.

Deputy Chief of Staff

504.658.1060

dsgavilinski@nola.gov

David has worked for the City Council for nearly two years, first as an aide to Councilmember Shelly Midura and now with Councilmember Fielkow. Prior to his time with the Council, David received a master in public policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, where he studied international development and foreign affairs. David has spent significant time overseas, in countries such as Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Mozambique, and Suriname, where he worked for two years as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer.

Chief of Staff

504.658.1064

egranderson@nola.gov

After receiving a Bachelors of Arts from Columbia University, NYC, Eric returned to his hometown of New Orleans to work as a Staff Planner for the Regional Planning Commission. He then worked as a Legislative Aide for New Orleans District “D” City Councilmember, Lambert Boissiere, Jr.; Executive Aide to Mayor, City of New Orleans, Sidney Barthelemy; Capital Projects Manager, New Orleans Downtown Development District; Chief of Staff New Orleans City District “C” Councilmember, Troy Carter. Now the Chief of Staff for Arnie Fielkow, Eric has worked in City Hall on and off for more than two decades.

Director of Community Development

504.658.1060

tktieu@nola.gov

A native New Orleanian, TK grew up in the East and went on to graduate from Texas A&M University with a civil engineering degree as well as a business degree from Blinn College. As a land development engineer from the private sector, TK was a designer & project engineer for a wide range of construction projects: from residential & commercial developments to major sporting venues for the NFL, MLB, MLS and NHL in billion dollars public private partnerships. After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, TK returned to New Orleans to work as the Director of Community Development and is responsible for community and constituent affairs.

Communications Director

504.658.1063

daviguerie@nola.gov

Originally from New Orleans, Danielle received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia before moving to Dubai for several years to work as a journalist. Most of her professional career was spent writing and editing for magazines in the U.S. and abroad before transitioning to City Hall. Danielle’s responsibilities are to communicate Councilmember Fielkow’s agenda directly, as well as through the media, to the citizens of New Orleans. Committed to rebuilding the Crescent City, Danielle also fundraises for the St. Bernard Project.