Marie Wade is a Slidell resident, a proud mother of two and an eager grandmother of one grandson. Her professional background is in Internal Controls, Business, and Real Estate. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the Forensic Finance and Business Arenas, Accounting, Compliance and Regulation, Auditing, and Tax Preparation. She holds Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in Accounting, Business, and Analytical Finance. She is a CPA candidate and a member of the Leadership Northshore Class of 2020. She embraces the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth, and has championed for education and financial literacy. Marie is Mardi Gras Royalty as part of the current Royal Court of the Krewe of Athena Carnival Club Inc. She is also very active politically in the community, an avid outdoors lover, experienced horse rider, and fun seeker that believes in responsible spontaneity.