Toward A Larger Freedom:
Citizen-powered Democracy in Present-day Baton Rouge


Dianne Hanely holds a Master’s of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and was trained by the Sisters of the Cenacle to faciliate groups in Ignatian Spirituality. She has served as a leader of Together Baton Rouge and Together Louisiana since 2010. Over the years, Dianne has co-chaired numerous TBR campaigns, including the organization’s successful, 2012 effort to save the city’s transit system. As the founder of the non-profit organization Spirit & Justice, A TBR member institution, she has engaged numerous Baton Rouge citizens who are seeking to act on their spiritual beliefs by becoming engaged in civic life. 

0:00 Dianne reflects on her upbringing and education at LSU and Loyola University.

1:40 Dianne shares how she initially connected to Together Baton Rouge

2:50 Dianne describes the tools and resources that TBR made available to her as person seeking to create change in her community

Listen the complete oral histories and see the entire archive at towardalargerfreedom.com

Toward A Larger Freedom:
Ten Years of Citizen Power Organizing with Together Baton Rouge