Patrice Gibson, a true Charlottean born and raised, strives to become a better version of herself every day. She values the relationships she builds in her personal and professional life so that she can easily connect with like-minded individuals to help networks grow. League Impact on Current Career Like most Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) members, Patrice joined the…
The members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) have voted to narrow our community focus to support children’s mental and physical health, beginning in June 2023 through May 2028. The JLC evaluates its community focus area every five years to maintain a pulse on the changing needs of the Charlotte community. This enables us to have maximum impact…
The Charlotte Museum of History has named Terri L. White as its new president & CEO, effective July 4. White comes to the museum after previous stints in development and operations roles at both the Heinz History Center and the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, and at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum in D.C. “Terri brings an…
For our last Training Tuesday of the year on May 3, we dove into the world of public speaking with JMS Creative Leadership Solutions (JMS) founder Nicole F. Smith. As both CEO and founder of JMS, Nicole brings more than 25 years of experience to her training courses. She also hosts her own podcast, “Leveling Up with Nicole Smith.” Nicole…
On April 7, 2022, SHARE Charlotte, the Women’s Impact Fund, and the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. hosted the first-ever #WomenGiveCLT at the Mint Museum in Uptown. This was an amazing evening with almost 400 women in attendance! This first-of-its-kind event was created to bring together women’s collective giving organizations and any philanthropically minded women in Charlotte to meet 50 local nonprofits. Read…
By Victoria Lee and Eleanor Shell Are you interested in learning more about opportunities to get involved in local advocacy? The Junior League is a great place to start! The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) not only provides members with the opportunities to advocate, but we provide training for members interested in advocacy. Each spring, the JLC hosts a…
By Victoria Lee and Eleanor Shell Often, we feel like we are only one voice that can get lost, but in the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), we are called to be Change Agents! Did you know that every time you make a phone call, write a letter or send an email to your public official, you represent more…
For our latest Training Tuesday on April 5, we dove into the world of emotional intelligence with Vibrant Coaching founder Nicole Greer. As both CEO and principal coach of Vibrant Coaching, Nicole brings more than 20 years of experience to her teachings. Prior to the training session, participants were encouraged to take an emotional intelligence assessment. They were asked to…
By Victoria Lee and Eleanor Shell Advocacy allows individuals and groups to create change in their community around issues that matter to them. Each of us plays an important role in improving our local communities, influencing policies across our state, and even on the national level. There are multiple ways to engage within our communities and state to influence public…
By Alicia Morris Rudd The Junior League cultivates women into thoughtful and seasoned leaders and teaches them how to take on the most challenging problems of the day. They work collaboratively to arrive at pragmatic and sustainable solutions that enhance the quality of life in their communities. We would like to highlight some of our own Junior League of Charlotte,…