Governance & Leadership

Board of Directors

The Junior League of New Orleans strives to make a difference in the community by promoting the potential of women through voluntarism and leadership development.  The organization’s Board of Directors is chosen from its membership of nearly 2,100 professional, compassionate women and leads the organization for a twelve-month term beginning June 1.  As a group, they are responsible for governance and management, ensuring the League’s adherence to the Junior League mission, vision, and strategic plan.

President

President

Michelle Clarke Payne

Treasurer

Treasurer

Genevieve Anderson

President-Elect

President-Elect

Shelby Wynne

Secretary

Secretary

Phoebe Hathorn

Assistant Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

Margaret Saik

Business Council Director

Business Council Director

Alexa Sturtz

Communications Council Director

Communications Council Director

Lynn Spearman

Community Council Director

Community Council Director

Emily Vorhoff

Membership Council Director

Membership Council Director

Savanna VanAusdale

Planning and Development Council Director

Planning and Development Council Director

Krystal Hebert

Nominating Chair

Nominating Chair

Hope Clay

Ways and Means Council Director

Ways and Means Council Director

Lovie Rodgers

Sustaining Advisor

Sustaining Advisor

Kristin Van Hook Moore

Board member photos courtesy of Delana Lynn Photography.

Our Team

Reach staff by phone at the HQ office line of 504-891-5845, and direct general email inquiries to info@jlno.org.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Torry J. Dean | admin@jlno.org

Torry provides business and operational support to headquarters, League members and League staff. She also manages volunteer shifts, member obligations, and headquarters maintenance.  She provides support to Sustainer Clubs, dues and Membership inquiries. In addition to carrying out operational maintenance to headquarters, she manages master calendar and supports the Board of Directors and Joint Council.

FUND DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Maria Pardo Huete | maria@jlno.org

Maria works directly to support the development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive resource development strategy and will partner with the members to provide expertise and guidance in fund development principles and the best practices that maximize fundraising opportunities and leadership development.