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

Nicole Collins, Communications Director Elect How many years have you been in the league: 5 years Why you joined JLLA: I was volunteering once a month with Reading to Kids and wanted to give more of my time and talent in an effort to make a bigger impact in my hometown of LA. Best advice… Read More

Ninth Annual Community Leadership Forum will Focus on Connection between Foster Youth and Human Trafficking Since 2007, the Junior League of Los Angeles (JLLA) and its Public Affairs Committee have hosted the Community Leadership Forum. The annual event unites nonprofit organizations, foundation leaders, JLLA members, and others throughout the Los Angeles community in order to… Read More

After six successful years, JLLA’s project at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) came to an end in the spring of 2015.  When JLLA’s project started at HOLA, the committee members conducted sessions on basic college preparatory topics such as components of a college application, different financial aid options, and compelling themes for a personal statement. … Read More

The Junior League of Los Angeles is hosting its 16th Annual Harvest Boutique fundraiser on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the JW Marriott at LA Live. This year’s event will feature a fun-filled day of shopping with over 50 unique boutique vendors, a silent auction, and opportunity drawing. In addition, the event will offer a delicious… Read More