Women Doing a World of Good 

Hello, and welcome.

My name is Ashley Beaton, and it is my honor to serve as your President of the Junior League of Boston for 2026–2028.

Since 1906, this organization has been dedicated to one enduring mission: developing the potential of women, promoting volunteerism, and cultivating the next generation of leaders in Greater Boston. I am proud to carry that mission forward — and deeply motivated to build on the incredible foundation my predecessors have laid.

I joined this League in 2019 because I believed in what it stood for. Seven years later, having served as Community Chair, Treasurer, and Member at Large, I can tell you that what this organization gave me far exceeded what I ever expected to find. Friendship. Mentorship. Confidence. A community of women who challenge each other to lead bigger and show up fully — for Boston and for each other.

That is what the Junior League of Boston does that no other organization can quite replicate: we don’t just create opportunities for service, we build leaders. The woman who walks in as a new member and the woman who walks out years later are not the same — and that transformation is exactly the point. As a Finance Director and someone who is passionate about economic empowerment for women, I know firsthand how transformative it is when women have access to the right resources and development opportunities. That belief is at the heart of everything I hope to do as your President.

My vision for the next two years is rooted in four commitments: impact, community, growth, and sustainability. I want our service work to be visible and felt across this city. I want our members to feel genuinely connected to each other and to this League. I want every woman who walks through our doors to leave more capable and more confident than when she arrived. And I want to ensure that the Junior League of Boston remains a vital, relevant, and thriving organization for the women who will lead it long after our tenure ends.

As I step into this role, I want our Headquarters at 117 Newbury Street — a building we own, since 1958 — to be alive and active all year long. I want Boston to see us in their neighborhoods, at their tables, and in the civic conversations that shape this city.

If you are a prospective member, I encourage you to explore what membership means and to reach out. If you are a current member, thank you — your commitment to service and to each other is what makes this League extraordinary. And if you are a community partner or sponsor, we would love to connect.

We are women doing a world of good. And the best is still ahead.

With gratitude,

Ashley Beaton

President, Junior League of Boston | 2026–2028