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.
2026 – 2027 Board of Directors
President: Shelby Wynne
President-Elect: LeeAnn Moss
Secretary: Alexandra “Allie” Olivier
Treasurer: Margaret Saik
Assistant Treasurer: Anne Kock
Business Council Director: Emily Sanderfer
Communications Council Director: Jenny Daniels
Community Council Director: Diana Vasquez
Membership Council Director: Nathalie Dillon
Planning & Development Council Director: Becca Wallace
Ways and Means Council Director: Linsey Marriott
Nominating Council Chair: Amy Flower
Sustaining Advisor to the Board: Holly Paczak
Staff
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Katie Coffman, katie@jlno.org
Katie works to develop and implement communications strategies to promote the league’s brand, mission, and goals. She manages internal and external communications, including media relations, social media, content creation, and public outreach to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Torry Jacob Dean, torry@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 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.