Title: Senior Vice President and Research Director
Company: Bureau of Governmental Research
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Stephen Bellocq Stuart, senior vice president and research director at the Bureau of Governmental Research, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in public policy.
With over two decades of experience, Mr. Stuart has established a successful career in governance and public policy research, excelling as senior vice president and research director at the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) since 2017. BGR is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting independent research on local government public policy in the New Orleans metropolitan region. In this role, he oversees the coordination of the research team, contributes to the writing of public policy reports, and provides planning and editing support. His experience also includes research analyst at BGR from 2002 to 2017 and staff writer at New Orleans CityBusiness from 1998 to 2002. He has dedicated his time as board treasurer at OnPath Federal Credit Union since 2013, president of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans since 2021, and as a member of the board of trustees of the Governmental Research Association since 2018. He also represents the association on the advisory council of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and served on the supervisory committee of OnPath Federal Credit Union from 2011 to 2013. Laying an educational foundation, he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in journalism from Loyola University New Orleans in 1998.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Stuart takes pride in his pivotal role in one of BGR’s significant achievements following Hurricane Katrina in 2006. During a grassroots movement to reform New Orleans’ government structure, he conducted research uncovering inefficiencies and fiscal waste in the city’s system of seven property assessors. His work supported citizen groups advocating for change, culminating in a voter-approved referendum to consolidate the assessors into a single citywide office, creating a more efficient property assessment system. In light of his impressive undertakings, BGR has received over 36 awards from the Governmental Research Association, recognizing excellence in public policy research, citizen education, and policy achievement. He attributes his success to his dedication to his work and his ability to collaborate effectively within his teams. Looking to the future, he intends to continue advancing BGR’s mission to improve regional government operations by providing rigorous research and analysis that enhance government effectiveness and accountability.
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