June 20, 2025

Allegations Against LSU Board Member Raise Concerns

News Summary

Esperanza Moran, a newly appointed member of the LSU Board of Supervisors, is facing allegations of harassment at LSU Health Shreveport. Reports indicate she threatened staff regarding medical care for her husband, creating a hostile work environment. Complaints have been filed with the EEOC, and an investigation into her actions has reportedly been closed without thorough inquiry. This controversy has implications for university governance and employee morale, coinciding with ongoing investigations at LSU Health Shreveport.

LSU Board Member Faces Harassment Allegations Following Controversial Actions at LSU Health Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana – Esperanza Moran, a newly appointed member of the LSU Board of Supervisors, is facing serious allegations of harassment following reported threats and intimidation toward staff at LSU Health Shreveport regarding medical treatment for her husband. These accusations have raised concerns about her conduct and its impact on the university’s operations and employee morale.

A whistleblower complaint, submitted anonymously, asserts that Moran created a disturbing scene at LSU Health Shreveport, where she claimed to be “the new chancellor” and declared she could fire employees at will. This behavior illustrates significant concerns regarding her influence and actions within the medical school setting.

Further allegations against Moran include harassment and interference in the day-to-day operations of the medical school. In response to these complaints, senior employees at LSU Health Shreveport have filed a report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The complaint indicates that Moran’s actions have fostered a hostile work environment, prompting top administrator Sammy Wyatt to seek intervention from Governor Jeff Landry.

Reports indicate that Governor Landry’s office has not responded to inquiries concerning the ongoing complaints against Moran. Further complicating the situation is Moran’s role in a pressure campaign that led to the resignation of former LSU Health Chancellor David Guzick, raising questions about her influence and decision-making skills.

Moran’s appointment as a board member has not yet been confirmed by the state Senate, but she has received some backing from local representatives. Additionally, she has links to the local business community, being married to businessman Scott Moran, who has shown political involvement and support for LSU athletics through donations.

Following her appointment, the complaints against Moran did not cease, as at least one grievance was lodged with the LSU system’s Title IX office regarding her conduct. Employees at LSU Health Shreveport have reported feelings of distress amid claims that Moran’s behavior has notably harmed their morale and productivity levels.

The situation surrounding Moran coincides with ongoing investigations into the activities at LSU Health Shreveport, with some matters reportedly being referred to the FBI. Observers of higher education have remarked that it is exceedingly rare for a university board member to be at the center of such serious complaints, further underscoring the unusual nature of these events.

An investigation into the allegations against Moran, conducted by LSU, reportedly closed shortly after it commenced. Notably, some individuals named in the complaints were not contacted during this investigation, prompting questions about the thoroughness and legitimacy of the inquiry. Critics have pointed out a stark contrast in how LSU handles complaints against various faculty members, such as those against adjunct instructor Franz Borghardt, who has faced multiple Title IX allegations regarding sexually offensive language.

During her Senate confirmation hearing, Moran took the opportunity to publicly defend her involvement in initiatives aimed at improving leadership within LSU Health Shreveport, despite the surrounding controversies. The incidents regarding both Moran and Borghardt highlight broader issues of accountability and governance within the university system, bringing much-needed attention to the mechanisms that ensure proper conduct among university officials.

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