The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Suzanne Grace as Administrative Director. Suzanne will provide professional management and continuity in the administrative operations of the JLC, including overseeing facility management, operational oversight, personnel management, and executive administrative support. She brings almost 20 years of financial accounting and Human Resources management experience to the role, previously serving as the Finance Manager for the Carolina Raptor Center. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and a master’s degree from Northwestern University.
The JLC is a volunteer-led organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Suzanne’s management and oversight of daily operations will allow volunteer leadership to dedicate more human and financial resources to the mission of the JLC. Her administrative support will allow for consistency in maintaining community relationships and provide a constant foundation for growth and achievement of long-term strategic goals.
Suzanne is passionate about serving people, and she was excited to find an opportunity and an organization that aligned with her passion. She states, “I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to support the leadership and mission of this amazing group of women. It is truly an honor to be here.”
“Suzanne has hit the ground running and has been an asset since her first day on the job!” says current JLC President Alicia Morris-Rudd. “We are thrilled to have her and look forward to our members getting to know her.”
Suzanne is married to her college sweetheart, Mike Grace. They reside in the Ballantyne area and have three children – Michael (25), Heather (23), and Jack (17).
Suzanne and her husband, Mike
