Alecia Burkett, Community Director-Elect How many years have you been in the league: 5 years Why you joined JLLA: I met another current member, Lorraine Sarles, at a bar review course.  We were both new to Los Angeles, and she persuaded me to join.  I’m glad she did! Best advice anyone ever gave you:  “Don’t… Read More

Mary Beth Ferrante – Development Director How many years have you been in the league: 8 years Why you joined JLLA: I joined JLLA because I had moved from New York City and didn’t know many people in Los Angeles so I wanted to meet people outside of just work.  In addition I had always… Read More

Katie Schellenberg, Projects Director Elect How many years have you been in the league: 9 years Why you joined JLLA: I joined the Junior League of Los Angeles because my mother was a member and all of her friends are sustaining members. I was also in my second year of law school and was eager… Read More

Margaret Otto, Training Director How many years have you been in the league: 12 years Why you joined JLLA: I joined the league to make friends in a new city Best advice anyone ever gave you:  The best advice I ever received was to apply to be on the board. Other organizations you volunteer with: … Read More

asmin Coffey, Development Director Elect How many years have you been in the league: 6 years Why you joined JLLA: I joined JLLA to be part of an organized volunteering community and to meet like-minded ladies. Best advice anyone ever gave you:  Don’t settle! Other organizations you volunteer with:  UNICEF Next Generation Best leadership advice… Read More

Katie McCullough, President Elect Elect How many years have you been in the league: 7 years Why you joined JLLA: I joined JLLA as a way to connect and give back to my surrounding community. Best advice anyone ever gave you:  “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” — Ralph… Read More

Liz Svatek, Communications Director How many years have you been in the league: 5 years Why you joined JLLA: I joined JLLA because of the long standing wonderful reputation that precedes it. I wanted to give back in a meaningful and direct way. Best advice anyone ever gave you:  Go head first into leadership. You… Read More

This year’s Spirit of Voluntarism Awardee is Ellen Weitman, who is being honored in recognition for her years of service to the Junior League of Los Angeles and the community. Ellen, who joined JLLA in 1980, has held a number of leadership positions, including Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Community Director when Public Policy was still part… Read More

Ricci Ramos, Public Policy Director-Elect How many years have you been in the league: 7 active years Why you joined JLLA: I joined JLLA to become an effective volunteer in the Los Angeles community. Best advice anyone ever gave you: The unknown is where you get to create whatever you want Best leadership advice you… Read More

Lauren Fujiu-Berger, Projects Director How many years have you been in the league: 6 years Why you joined JLLA: As an attorney at a big firm, I needed structured, direct community service and thought the Junior League would be an ideal organization to fill this need.  It is!  I have continued to be actively involved… Read More