Spencer Lash has given her all to the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) from the moment she joined as a Provisional in 2017. She has helped with The Happenings, progressed to Communications Manager, then inaugural Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with a seat on the Board of Directors. She currently serves as the Executive Vice President-Elect. Most notably,…
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Member Monday: Jennifer Emerson
Early Life and Background Born in Connecticut and raised in Winston-Salem by a physicist dad and librarian mom, Jennifer recollects a full-house with three dogs and her younger sister. Growing up, she loved playing soccer and volleyball, and her biggest hero was her maternal grandmother. Her grandmother was widowed in her 40s, but continued to raise six kids by herself.…
Member Monday: Susan Butler
Susan Butler is an accountant turned travel expert originally from Texas. Passionate about travel, she started her own travel agency devoting her life to helping others see the world. Early Life & Building a Business I was born and raised in Waco, Texas. I am the middle of two sisters and am fortunate to have both my parents still living.…
Member Monday: Arina Kirk
Arina Kirk may be a former Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) president, but her commitment to helping others goes far beyond the League. She is taking the child adoption world by storm, making it easier for deserving families to find their happy endings. Arina’s Early Life & League Experience I grew up in Gainesville, GA as the youngest and…
Member Monday: Ashley Crawford
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…
Member Monday: Briana McNeil
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…
Member Monday: Allie Hanson
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…
Member Monday: Terri White
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…
Member Monday: Angie Ratliff
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,…
Member Monday: Linda Lockman-Brooks
Meet Linda Lockman-Brooks, a sustaining member of The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC). In July, Linda became the first Black person and the first woman elected to chair the Central Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees. A marketing industry veteran, Linda is the founder and president of Lockman-Brooks Marketing Services and shares her expertise as a JLC Marketing and…