Both of Louis's parents immigrated from Haiti, her mother worked in the healthcare field and her father as a law enforcement professional[clarification needed] and later a yellow cab driver.

[1] Louis attended Midwood High School, Long Island University[which?]

for a BA in English, and received an MPA from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

[2] Williams did not endorse Louis, but another challenger for the District 45 seat who also worked in his Council office, Monique Chandler-Waterman.

[7] As a result of New York laws, another special election was held to determine if she will serve the remainder of Williams' four-year term ending December 31, 2021.