Meet Alexandra Whitesell, the current Project Development & Evaluation Chair. She joined the Junior League as a Provisional in Washington DC and then transferred here to Charlotte in 2016. She loves exploring Charlotte with her husband and dog, traveling, reading, and cooking. Learn more about Alexandra below! Q: Tell me about yourself. A: I grew up in Northern Virginia, outside…
Digi-Bridge
Community Spotlight on Digi-Bridge Digi-Bridge is a program that teaches STEAM initiatives to students between Kindergarten and 8th grade in Mecklenburg County. The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) works with Digi-bridge on their #STEAMSaturdays to teach a series of 90-minute explorative courses covering different STEAM topics. Some of the most popular themes our members have taught are: Body (learning…
The Ultimate Guide
The Ultimate Guide: Education & Training in the JLC Welcome back to the Ultimate Guide to being a Junior League of Charlotte, Inc (JLC) Member! This post will highlight the Education & Training Council, its committees, and the signature training programs offered by the JLC. The Education & Training Council’s mission is to educate and train JLC members so that…
Member Monday- Cheavonne Willis
Meet Ms. Cheavonne Willis, a Provisional member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC). Cheavonne started her career at BB&T Leadership Development Program (LDP) in Winston Salem before moving into the Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Diversity, and Vendor Management space. The desire for the adventures of a larger city and a challenge outside of the financial services industry led her…
Member Monday- Martha Bordogna
Meet Martha Bordogna, the current VP of Finance. She joined the Junior League of Raleigh in 2015, and transferred her membership to the JLC in 2017. She is a prosecutor in Union County and lives in Indian Trail. She loves to craft and read in her spare time. Learn more about Martha below! Q: Tell us about yourself A: I…
Get on Board- Training Opportunity
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc (JLC) is once again hosting the Get On Board program. The five-session program provides training for JLC members and non-members to successfully serve on a nonprofit board of directors. Local experts will provide five interactive sessions focused on Board roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, impact evaluation, engagement, fiduciary responsibilities, and fundraising. Attendees will graduate…
Member Monday- Erica Champion
Meet Erica Champion, a Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Provisional member and graduate from UNC Charlotte. Ms. Champion has lived in Charlotte for a cumulative of 10+ years. Currently she is a National Strategic Account Executive at Randstad Technologies. She helps hiring managers find technical candidates for contingent labor contracts. Prior to that Erica was a staffing manager in…
Provisional Bus Tour- Seeing the JLC Impact Around the City
Written by Emily Cline, JLC Active Member and the Special Events and Course Coordinator for Membership Development Committee Born and raised in Charlotte, I have watched this city I have called home for the last 25 years grow into something I never would have imagined. With shiny new buildings popping up every month, it’s easy to overlook the rich history…
Member Monday- Sholeh Kornegay
Meet Sholeh Kornegay, a Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Active member on the Done in A Day Committee. She is an internationally known Trial Master File (TMF) Subject Matter Expert with over 15 successful years of experience in the Clinical Research Industry. Ms. Kornegay is currently Principal Consultant, President and CEO of LMK Clinical Research. LMK is certified as…
Lights Camera Fashion
By Cathy Sutton, a Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) member serving on Fall Fundraising Committee Lights Camera Fashion is right around the corner and we look forward to seeing you there! The JLC’s signature fall fundraiser will take place Sunday, October 20 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at SouthPark Mall. Purchase of a General Admission or VIP ticket…