By Paige Laurain Martha Alexander has made her mark in politics and in the lives of countless women. As a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, she advocated for issues including child daycare standards, racial justice, chemical dependency and mental health. She credits her time in the Junior League with helping her develop some of the skills necessary…
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We Built This City: Jane McIntyre
By Morgan McDonald You may know Jane McIntyre as the former CEO of the United Way of the Central Carolinas, the 2014 Woman of the Year, a Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, former CEO of YWCA, or a number of other titles. You may not know that this decorated philanthropist started her successful career as a member of…
We Built This City: Betsy Conway
By Carson Fraser Building strong relationships: something most of us look to do as members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), and one of the first things Betsy Conway thinks of when reflecting back on her time with the JLC. As a Charlotte native, Betsy knew after moving home from earning her undergraduate degree from the University of…
We Built This City: Cynthia Marshall and Communities In Schools
By Tempestt Adams Longtime member (43 years to be exact) of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Cynthia Marshall is an undeniable asset to the larger Charlotte community. Cynthia is best known as Founding Executive Director of Charlotte Communities In Schools. In 2006, after 21 years of very fulfilling work, Cynthia retired. Even in retirement, her investment in the…
We Built This City: Sharon King & Taylor’s Tale
By: Keather Cofield The city of Charlotte, also affectionately known as the “Queen City,” has seen a lot of growth in its 250-year history. A large part of that growth in recent years is due to the many Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) women who have contributed their time and effort into making this community fit for a queen.…
We Built This City: Christine Sperow
We Built This City: Christine Sperow By Mercedes DeFano When one thinks about of the women involved in The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), the words active, busy, compassionate, and dedicated may be some of the first to come to mind to describe any one of our amazing members. There is no difference when choosing words to describe JLC…
We Built This City: Dr. Jonnie McLeod
By Lisa Gaskin Many words have been used to describe Dr. Jonnie McLeod, including pioneer, social activist, groundbreaking, and inspiring. Her legacy can be summed up in one word: extraordinary. The city of Charlotte has been changed by her dedication to the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) mission to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the…
We Built This City: Kristina Cruise & Promising Pages
By Lauren Ferguson Everyone in the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) has probably heard of Promising Pages, maybe only by name from approving it as a Community Partner, or maybe very well from volunteering there year after year. What everyone might not know is the founder of Promising Pages, Kristina Cruise, is a JLC member and her time with…
We Built This City: Whitni Wilson-Wertz
By: Tiffany Taylor Whitni Wilson-Wertz embodies the mission and vision of The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) in both her professional life and through nonprofit work. A strong leader who engages others, builds trust, and adeptly balances tradition and progress, Whitni is an expert in identifying opportunities, gathering and analyzing resources, and bringing about positive change. A member of…
We Built This City: Catherine Horne
By: Ty Chandler Meet Catherine Horne, President and CEO Discovery Place and Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Sustainer. More than 700,000 visitors walk in wonder through Discovery Place and its 3 satellite locations every year. Catherine Horne’s job is to make sure the experience is one they won’t forget. “I don’t go anywhere in Charlotte where I don’t meet…