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Women today are busier than ever, but want the chance to build skills, contribute to the community and develop friendships. The Junior League of Phoenix gives women these opportunities in a fun team-oriented effort. Our members also enjoy year round volunteer opportunities, engage in leadership training and make friendships that last a lifetime. The Junior… Read More

What Great Leaders Do

Members: Join Us For A Special Leaguewide Training Event What Great Leaders Do Wednesday, April 5 Phoenix Country Club, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Naomi Chavez Peters, a noted leadership development, talent development and communications leader, will be presenting to the Junior League of Phoenix in a special leadership leaguewide training event! What Great Leaders Do –… Read More

Joy Burkhard. Volunteer.

 It is not unusual in The Junior League for a member to really dig into an assignment and become an expert as well as a catalyst for change in that area of focus. Consider Joy Burkhard. Joy is co-founder and Executive Director of 2020 Mom, a national nonprofit dedicated to closing gaps in maternal mental health… Read More

First Person: Message from the President

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams One of my favorite trainers, Vicki Clark, recently shared this John Quincy Adams quote at AJLI’s annual fall leadership conference. It really resonated with me because I have always believed that all… Read More

From Silicon Valley, a STEM program for girls

You may have heard the statistics on women as STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – professionals, and they are discouraging. Consider these findings by the United States Census Bureau: While women’s representation in STEM occupations has increased since the 1970s, they remain significantly underrepresented in engineering and computer – occupations that make up… Read More

Message from the President: #JLPThankful

Why I am #JLPThankful “Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” -Ralph Marston As we… Read More

Nominating Committee Announces President Elect

Wendy Brooks slated for President in 2018-20 The Nominating Committee of The Junior League of Phoenix is pleased to announce they have selected Wendy Brooks as President Elect (PE). She is slated to follow Cathy Comer’s presidency and will begin her tenure in 2018 through 2020. Ms. Brooks initially joined the JLP in 2003 and completed one active year here. She… Read More

Junior League of Phoenix Membership Awards

By: Cassie Cooper, Membership Team Leader Members of The Junior League of Phoenix were recognized for outstanding service and dedication to the organization at the monthly General Membership Meeting in September and October. These awards demonstrate that Junior League of Phoenix members are doing more in their roles that just signing up for volunteer shift;… Read More

2016 Provisional Community Night

Did you know that last year Fresh Express sold over $50,000 of affordable produce throughout “food deserts” across Phoenix? Or that Junior League of Phoenix members have a goal of completing 3000 hours of community impact this year? Or that Kids in the Kitchen teaches kids the sugary content of foods through the use of… Read More

Meet our members – Natalie

A dance choreographer and instructor, Natalie is a second year Active member in the JLP. She is currently the Chair of the Publications Committee.  Where can we find you when you are not doing JLP activities? Well, I love my job! So, you will find me dancing and choreographing for my competitive dance teams. When… Read More