Clair Hebert Marceaux, born on September 9th, 1977, is a native of Cameron, Louisiana, a coastal village in Cameron Parish. She spent her early life in Cameron, before moving to Lafayette for 11 years to pursue her undergraduate and graduate studies and later work as a teacher. Marceaux holds an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and studied British literature in graduate school. She began her career as a teacher at the Episcopal School of Acadiana and later at St. Thomas More Catholic High School. Marceaux's career took a significant turn following Hurricane Rita. She left her teaching career to work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), believing that the people of Cameron deserved a native who could understand and navigate the FEMA language to help them get the assistance they needed. After three years at FEMA, she worked for the Calcasieu Parish police jury, administering millions of dollars in recovery grant funding. This experience led her to a position with Entergy Louisiana, where she continued to work in disaster management. Eventually, she was asked by the Cameron Parish administrator to handle some economic development matters, leading her to her current position, which she has held for seven years.

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Clair Hebert Marceaux, conducted by Lauren Leonpacher, provides a comprehensive insight into Marceaux's life, career, and relationship with the wetlands of coastal Louisiana. The interview begins with Marceaux's early life in Cameron, her educational journey, and her initial career as a teacher. It then delves into her career shift following Hurricane Rita, her work with FEMA, and her subsequent roles in disaster management and recovery. The interview also explores Marceaux's deep connection with the wetlands of coastal Louisiana. She discusses her personal relationship with the wetlands, the beauty of the region, and the impact of hurricanes. Marceaux also talks about her role as a community liaison, working to ensure that underrepresented members of the community, particularly commercial fishermen and women, have their voices heard. She emphasizes the importance of having someone to speak for the inhabitants of coastal Louisiana, given the region's isolation and unique challenges.