Meet Tommi Conner, an Active member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Tommi is the Membership Development Council Vice Chair and a Membership Reclamation Subcommittee member. Learn more about Tommi below.
Q: Tell me about yourself (where you were born/grew up, family background, early life
A: Hello my name is Tommi Conner!
I am a native Charlottean, currently married to my wonderful husband Decomba and we have two adult sons: Daron and Quamir. I hold my master’s degree in Leadership and I’m an Information Technology Program Manager at Bank of America. Before starting a career in technology, I owned and operated a salon as a licensed cosmetologist, and for years I worked in the corporate environment during the day and practiced cosmetology in the evenings. I currently lead several women nonprofit organizations, including a sorority organization that I founded in 2013. My main objectives are to oversee the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization which include fundraising, recruitment, marketing and community outreach.
I joined the Junior League in 2017 to align myself with other women who share a passion and enthusiasm for volunteering in the Charlotte Community. Through the Junior League, I’ve had the opportunity to participate on several committees and teams such as the marketing team during my Provisional year, Leadership Development Institute, Membership Advisory Committee, Training and Development Committee and Get on Board. Currently I am serving on the Human Resources Council as the Membership Development Committee Vice Chair as well as a part of the Membership Reclamation Committee. I’ve also been a Provisional sponsor since my first Active year in the League as a way to pay it forward and help other women that have similar interests and want to be a part of our organization.
Q: How do you think your friends would describe you?
A: I think my friends would describe me as colorful and energetic.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: My hobbies lately have become serene activities that promote self-care such as spa dates, hair appointments, nail appointments, etc.
Q: What is your favorite thing about your career?
A: I have the opportunity to meet a variety of business professionals in my career as I work in technology, which is an environment that evolves daily. It forces me to learn something new continually, which I think is a great challenge.
Q: What motivates you to work hard?
A: I believe that it is an honor to have the ability to utilize all of my talents to serve others.
Q: If you could choose anything to do for a day, what would it be and why?
A: I would fly to a tropical destination, enjoy the weather and the scenery without having a rigid schedule or activities to complete.
Q: What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
A: My grandmother Hester Ford is currently the oldest living woman in America. She is 116 years old and lives right here in Charlotte.
