In the spirit of the season, we asked members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Management Team to share their favorite holiday traditions and memories. From all of us at the JLC, wishing you very happy holidays and a wonderful new year! Growing up in a Jewish-Catholic family, one of my favorite memories was my Catholic mom making…
Meet Ashley Crawford, a working mother and extremely dedicated member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) since joining in 2020. Although she has been with the League a short time, she has certainly made a huge impact and was recently recognized by the Membership Development Committee as an “MDC Rockstar”. About Ashley I was born and raised in…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) continued the tradition of rolling up its sleeves during the month of thanks. In place of the traditional General Membership Meeting, the week of November 16-20, JLC members engaged with one another and the Charlotte community by volunteering with past and present community partners. Volunteer opportunities included both in-person and virtual options, with…
Radiating with positivity and pride, Briana McNeil is the true definition of a #JLChangeAgent! She has so much to be proud of as she has been named to Georgia Southern University’s Class of 2021, 40 Under 40. Additionally, she is a dedicated wife and mother, and she currently holds the role of Education and Training Council Assistant Manager for the…
A self described “fundraiser,” Allie Hanson is working towards a better future both in and outside of her daily work life. Her commitment to her community is clear, as both a member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) since 2016, and an employee of Teach for America. Discover what motivates Allie to be a #ChangeAgent. Allie’s Early Life…
Meet Terri White, a League member who is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Public Policy & Advocacy Committee. After many years of chasing her dream of owning her own company, Terri has spent the last 18 months putting her ideas into action in the form of her very own beverage distillery. Keep reading to find out how she…
On September 23, 2021, the Women of Color affinity group hosted their first event of the year, Cocktails and Conversation. The program touched on ways to mobilize this important population of Junior League membership by bringing authentic voices to the table and supporting their continued leadership journey. With the slate nomination process currently underway, members discussed important issues around leadership…
Recently, we officially kicked off our new League year with the first General Membership Meeting (GMM) on September 8. The meeting was held virtually, with more than 720 members tuning in via Youtube and Facebook. Here are some highlights from the evening: Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) President, Kellie Lofton, was the first to address members and, fitting to…
Meet Angie Ratliff, a sustaining member of The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) and 2021 recipient of Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award. In May, Angie was awarded American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next award for her work as the global head of disputes and prepaid operations for U.S. Bank. In addition to her banking career,…
The beginning of the school year is here and while there are still many challenges, The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is ready to support students, teachers and parents as they head back to class. We caught up with two Community Impact Council (CIC) members, Ready to Learn Team Chair Hilleary Boyer and Heart Math Tutoring Chair Jessica Schloemp,…