Volunteerism and strengthening communities through service is the heart of the Junior League of Boston. With many placement opportunities centered on the potential of women, Junior League members strive to take action and make a difference. Many of our members go beyond, volunteering for charities or programs that mean the most to them. Our recent Sarah Lawrence Award winner, Melissa Lee Alexander, is one example of such a member. Here, we highlight several other Junior League of Boston members who have experiences volunteering in addition to their JL Boston placements:

Amy Bucher

Years in the League: 7

“As my year serving as VP of Communications winds down, I am becoming more active in my neighborhood Friends of the Boston Public Library program. In 2015, I raised over $20,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by running the Boston Marathon. This year, I’ll be raising money for Citizens for Juvenile Justice by running the Falmouth Road Race. I also donate my time regularly by holding mentoring sessions for junior professionals interested in working in my field (design psychology), because it’s somewhat unusual and I remember how difficult it was to find guidance when I was starting out.” 

Sarah Connelly

Years in the League: 1 year

“Currently, I am a mentor at Merrimack College (my alma mater) where I guide a group of freshmen students through their first year of college and assist them in resume writing, interview prep and class selection. This August, I will be running the Falmouth Road Race on the National MS Society team. I will be raising funds towards cutting-edge research to end this cruel disease.”

Pendery Haines

Years in the League: 9 years

“In addition to my work with the League, I am a member of the Jeremiah Program Boston Community Board of Trustees where I serve as their secretary and a member of the finance committee. Currently I’m working on an event that will connect single people through a hands-on landscaping service project in the Jeremiah HQ backyard. I am also a state chair for the Middlebury College Alumni Admissions program where I interview high school students applying to my alma mater.”

Pamela Lynch

Years in the League: 9 years and past JL Boston President

“Currently I’m active on Training Council, passionate about advocating for women through our advocacy initiative, support JL Boston’s Endowment for Her (message me if you’d like to hear more about joining with a multi year gift!), and have given input at the AJLI level on the Seat at the Table Task Force. I’m on the Board of Youth Villages New England and WPI Alumni Association (alma mater). For Youth Villages I’m on the Development committee and Governance committee. Professionally I am a member of WRISE (Women in Renewable Energy) and mentor in STEM fields, especially women. I’m also an advocate of the Wind Industry’s new industry standard, which will improve quality, reliability and keep pricing competitive for wind power. I recently spoke about this at the American Wind Power Show. In the past I fostered dogs and I used to be a avid runner, so I have run for many charities including raising $4K+ for Girls on the Run in 2014 for Chicago Marathon. My family participated in the Congenital Heart Walk last month, supporting one of our fellow JL Boston members who was chairing this year’s walk. I love supporting causes supporting girls/women, health, and the environment.”

Susan Moussalli

Years in the League: 8 years

“I am a mentor with Cambridge School Volunteers, an organization with support from the Cambridge Agassiz Harvard Fund, that places a handful of Cambridge Rindge and Latin Students in mentor/mentee relationship with STEM professionals on a weekly basis.  It’s a great opportunity to engage with young girls interested in STEM, the way adults engaged me when I was younger and the way that led me to where I am in with a career in Tech today.”

Briana O’Neill

Years in the League: 4 years

“Currently, I am the State Advocate for Education for the American Speech Language Hearing Association & Massachusetts Speech Language Hearing Association. The mission of the SEALs network is to enhance and perpetuate the advocacy, leadership, and clinical management skills of school-based ASHA members at the state and local levels to influence administrative and public policy decisions that affect the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services in school settings.”

Elizabeth Tyminski

Years in the League: 20 years Active, currently serving on AJLI Board, and past JL Boston President

“Currently I volunteer for my alma mater Smith College doing fundraising work, I am the Treasurer for the College Club Scholarship Fund which gives scholarships to Boston high school students and volunteer on the Nominating and Finance committee for the College Club, and I am running the Falmouth Road Race for Boston Children’s Hospital again this year. I also spend my days working for a non-profit that educates professionals, students, and the public about engineering and land surveying in the natural and built environment.”

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Active Volunteer of the year Tara LePage is center, in a red shirt, at her Kids in the Kitchen volunteer placement.

A highlight of our year-end General Membership Meeting is always recognition of our outstanding volunteers. TheVolunteer Recognition Awards are presented to one Active, one Sustainer, and one New Member who in their current placements go above and beyond their placement requirements and embody the mission of the Junior League of Boston. This year, we are pleased to recognize Tara LePage, co-chair of Kids in the Kitchen, as our Active Volunteer award recipient. The text below was submitted as part of her nomination for the award. Congratulations, Tara!

Tara has been a dedicated volunteer with Kids in the Kitchen (KITK) for the past 4 years, co-chairing the program for the past 3. She is hands-down one of the strongest program chairs I’ve come across in my years in JL Boston. The role of a community program chair requires immense organizational and interpersonal skills; managing volunteers, students, parents, school staff, curriculum, field trips, outside speakers, food supplies, transportation and more. Tara, along with her co-chair Julie Gal-Or, expertly manages these program elements in an effective, engaging and impactful manner.

Tara and her co-chair Julie Gal-Or created professionally printed KITK recipe books for program participants.

Tara is incredibly organized, reliable, full of enthusiasm, and tremendously dedicated to the program. She and Julie run KITK like a well-oiled machine. They have wonderful rapport with participants, parents, volunteers and the staff at Boston Renaissance Charter School in Hyde Park, where the program is held. Under Tara’s leadership, the program has thrived. She and Julie developed professionally printed KITK workbooks for their participants, complete with healthy recipes and fun nutritional activities for the kids to use at each session.

The sessions Tara and Julie plan balance physical wellness and adolescent nutrition and education, and have included:

• A Zumba class + “one food many ways” workshop
• An Urbanity dance class + scavenger hunt in grocery store to promote shopping around the perimeter vs. inner aisles (healthy vs. unhealthy food)
• A field trip to Boston Public Market for a pasta making class & taste of local food vendors.

The program serves 18 girls grades 3-5, all of whom are consistently excited to attend the KITK sessions. Tara and Julie also hold a year-end session that includes a celebratory lunch for parents and guardians of the girls, which has been a big hit.

Tara is always quick to lend a hand and help out with JL requests from Community and other committees. For example, her program was one of the only ones to supply student recipes and signed cards for the Gala, stay late after a session to give members a tour of KITK on the Placement Tour, supply photos of the program for Communications, and to give thorough, regular updates of their program in writing to the Community Council. Tara has also been an immensely helpful mentor to the JLB Arts chairs at BRCS, both of whom are new to their role/program/school and received lots of guidance from Tara.

Tara consistently goes above and beyond her placement requirements and truly embodies the mission of the Junior League of Boston. She is truly someone we can count on to deliver top-quality programming to participants and volunteers, and I’ve been incredibly impressed with her commitment to KITK.

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Meet New Member, Lindsay Durniak! After learning about the Junior League of Boston from her mother, Lindsay attended an open house for prospective new members last spring. With great enthusiasm, Lindsay decided to join the League. Currently, Lindsay is a new member and encourages everyone to take the lead and join! 

During her New Member year, Lindsay’s goals were to develop many friendships, surround herself with like-minded, strong women and attend trainings and networking events to advance in her career. When you decide to join the Junior League of Boston, you are placed into a New Member Group. As a group, you plan social outings and learn more about the organization from your new member advisors. To bring her new member group together after the New Year, Lindsay organized a potluck for her group where everyone can come together and catch up over delicious snacks and treats. In addition to planning socials, she has been able to attend two General Membership Meetings (GMMs) where she was able to hear women discuss the importance of leadership, and select the cause of the year—Domestic Violence Awareness. Through the various networking opportunities offered, Lindsay feels she has built the skills necessary to be an effective leader in her community and workplace. 

In addition to socials and trainings, Lindsay is a part of the Communications Council. When asked about her placement choice, she explained, “I chose my placement because I wanted to understand how the League works operationally through an internal perspective, and be able to be a part of a council that lets members know what events are coming up and how to get more involved with the League.” As part of the Communications Council, Lindsay shares updates and information about the league’s various trainings through social media. 

To all prospective members considering membership, Lindsay strongly encourages you to join the League. “If someone told me they were considering joining the League, I would be ecstatic! I would tell them that you get out of it what you put in, and although we all have busy schedules at times, being able to be a part of this community of strong women who lead in their careers and in the Boston community is so rewarding and worth it…my life has changed for the better and I wouldn’t have it any other way!” 

Interested in learning more about the Junior League of Boston? Consider signing up for a prospective member open house! We cannot wait to meet you! 

Register on Eventbrite

• March 18th, 2019, 6:30PM-8:30PM 

• March 24th, 2019, 2:00PM-4:00PM 

• April 1st, 2019, 6:30PM-8:30PM 

  *All Open Houses will be held at the Junior League of Boston’s Headquarters on Newbury Street.  

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New member Sarah Connelly

Joining the Junior League of Boston interested me because one of my co-workers joined last year and enjoyed her new member experience. I was very intrigued with what the organization stands for and decided to go to an information session back in May. Current Members spoke passionately about their New Member year and encouraged us to get involved through socials, trainings, and placements, and build strong connections. They emphasized how the first year of being in the League is very memorable. After hearing them rave about the league, I could not wait to join and meet my New Member Group! 

On September 11th, 2018, the League hosted its annual New Member Welcome at Serafina, where we met our advisors and women in our New Member Groups. Michelle Lentz, our president, spoked elegantly about the ideals of friendship and leadership you will experience as a New Member. So far, Michelle is right! My group, the Pink Group, began to brainstorm ideas on where to have our New Member meetings and got to know each other better. After one social event, we are already looking forward to getting together again and getting involved in our placements.  

Being a part of the Communications Council is very exciting because I get to challenge and immerse myself in work that is fun, engaging, highlights the League and will allow me to be creative. Furthermore, I was excited about being a part of a committee that allows me to try something new and expand my skills. I never thought I would write content for our blog, but here we are! 

So far, my New Member year is off to a great start! There is a strong sense of sisterhood, leadership and a passion for volunteering and that was what I wanted to experience. 

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Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Role in JL Boston: President-Elect

How did you first get involved with the Junior League? I’m actually a third-generation Junior Leaguer. My mother is still a Sustainer in San Antonio, and my grandmother was President of the Junior League of San Antonio in 1942. So I grew up surrounded by all the great work and the impact that the women of the League had on the San Antonio community. I guess you could say the Junior League is in my blood!

What is the most impactful event/experience you’ve had through the League? Two experiences immediately come to mind. The first was when I was a member in Dallas. My placement for was Musical Therapy. We’d sing at retirement communities in the evenings, mostly show tunes and classics to cheer up the residents and provide companionship for a couple of hours. I remember one cold night I was exhausted from work and not excited about driving in traffic to the suburb where we were singing that night. But I did it, and was quickly reminded why the Junior League does what it does, and what an impact it makes to those we’re serving as well as to ourselves. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the residents and having the sense of cheer and community truly warmed my heart.

Here in Boston, through some of the Board roles I’ve had – most recently as Director of Fund Development and President-Elect – I’ve really stretched outside of my comfort zone and developed new professional skills through exposure to such fields as legal, insurance, etc. I’m in marketing and things like finance, law, and insurance are not exactly something I’m trained in, but through these roles, I’ve really developed my understanding and ability to manage in these topics. “Developing the potential of women” really rings true!

Michelle Lentz giving her remarks as incoming JL Boston President at the June 2018 GMM.

What goals do you have as President for next year? Through thoughtful research and strategic planning, I want to begin building a roadmap to answer the question, “What is the Junior League of Boston of tomorrow?” I want us to continue on the journey that we have already begun – and will continue for many years – to evolve who and what JL Boston is in order to meet the demands of our changing society.

Just a few examples that the Board will be exploring and developing strategic plans for include:

• Working to have our voice heard and have a seat at the table through a focus on advocacy.
• Building a strong member-centric community, inclusive of instilling an environment of diversity and inclusion.
• Forming strong strategic alliances and partnerships, to extend our reach and impact as well as build brand awareness.

What was the last book you read? The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon

What is your favorite Boston activity? Exploring! Over the past 7 years that I have lived in Boston, I have explored so much of New England through day trips, weekends, etc. Here in New England, I particularly love lighthouses, oysters, lobsters and the ocean! Some of my favorite places are Chatham, Wellfleet, Mystic CT and pretty much anywhere along the Maine coastline! It’s so fun and such a great privilege to get to explore this area of the country.

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Transfer member Colleen O’Hara

Today we are showcasing Transfer Member Colleen O’Hara. Originally from Upstate New York, Colleen speaks with us about how she first became involved with the League, how the League has helped her career, and some of her favorite Boston things.

Hometown: Upstate New York

JL Boston Committee/Title: Community Service Council Member

How did you first get involved with the Junior League? A friend in Junior League (who then became my mentor) suggested that I apply after I told her that I was looking for volunteering opportunities and for more ways to connect to the community. I was accepted into the Junior League of Washington, D.C. in 2015.

Has your experience as a member of the Junior League helped you at all in your career, and if so how? Yes! By attending a recent Junior League leadership training session that was hosted by a certified leadership coach and former Junior League President, I learned how to delegate, manage up, and how to work through conflicts.

How has your experience as a woman in digital advertising compared and/or related to your experience as a JL Boston member serving her community? As I volunteer in the community, I meet other JL women who are in the same or similar field as I am. Through the JL bond connecting us, we share our professional experiences with each other as well as skills we’ve learned through serving the community as JL Boston members.

What has been your all-time favorite Junior League project? Volunteering at City Year Boston with the Junior League. This past Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we made crafts such as plush keychains that kids in Boston Public Schools can choose to purchase in their school stores with reward “money” that they earn through demonstrating good behavior in the classroom.

What is your favorite Boston brunch spot? The Broadway.

What book are you reading? The Girl With Seven Names by Lee Hyeon-seo & David John.

Do you have a Boston bucket list? If so, what’s on it? Yes! Going to as many restaurants in the North End as possible, seeing a Red Sox game this summer, and attending the Patriots Super Bowl Parade next year when we win!

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JL Boston president Karen Page

Name: Karen Page

Hometown: Currently resides in Merrimack, NH but grew up in Manchester, NH

Role in JL Boston: President of the Junior League of Boston

Number of Years in Junior League (including other chapters): 17

How did you first get involved with the Junior League?

I first joined in 2000 and I was looking for an opportunity to volunteer that worked with my job, where I didn’t have to take time off during the day or where it wasn’t going to take a ton of time on the weekends and just generally flexible. I read a story in the Boston Globe about the Junior League of Boston and just felt immediately drawn to it. I called the League and asked for more information.

What inspires you about volunteering? 

I was a volunteer candy striper in high school. I originally wanted to go to medical school so I volunteered at hospitals to increase my exposure to patients and the medical environment in general. When I went into research after college, I thought about volunteering again. Originally I was drawn back to the hospital setting but I quickly found that the opportunities to volunteer later in the evenings were just few and far between in that setting. That’s when I started looking beyond that. I wanted to feel like I was doing something productive with my time.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about joining the League?

You get so much more out of what you put in. I’ve built friendships and met so many interesting and talented people. And I’ve gained a lot of skills from everything that I’ve put into the League that I’ve been able to directly apply to my career as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. One of the things that drew me to the League was that it is a women’s organization. I’m a big champion of women in general, and success of women in the community and workforce.

What is the most impactful event/experience you’ve had through the League?

Learning from other leaders. The women who have come before me taught me a lot and I’m grateful that I still count many of them as friends. They inspired me to walk the path I did within the League, and I can only hope that my leadership will also inspire others. I am a big fan of mentoring others and of being open to mentorship yourself. I try to practice both, either formally or informally, as often as I can.

JL Boston President Karen Page

What goals do you have as President this year?

One of my goals is to get people thinking about our commitment to diversity and inclusion a little bit more. I want members to feel respected and like they belong in our League, and I want people we are recruiting to feel like this this is a welcoming organization where they can grow and be supported. We want to be open to all women who value our mission.

We will be moving to a new governance structure next year, so another goal is to make that transition as smooth as possible and anticipate some of the challenges we may face in the near term. We are moving to a system where we have both a strategic board and an executive management team that manages the day-to-day operations of the League. Many members on my board are working to educate people about those governance changes and why they will be good for our League.

What is your favorite Boston activity?

I enjoy the Boston restaurant scene. I like trying new restaurants and hanging out with friends or meeting new people. Part of the fun part of my role as JL Boston President is that I meet with so many people, both inside and outside the League, and it’s fun to explore new restaurants or cafes with them.

What book are you reading?

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown, and A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner. I love to read and still make time for my neighborhood book club with friends in Merrimack.

Mentorship has been a big part of your development within the League. The League just launched a new mentorship program this year. What advice can you offer women contemplating a leadership role within the League?

I’ve been thinking about one of the books I’m currently reading. Leadership is often about having the courage to be vulnerable and to be willing to listen to other people and take in their thoughts as you are making decisions. It’s about being willing to admit when you are wrong. It’s about being willing to admit that you haven’t thought about an idea as deeply as someone else has.

I’ve been learning a lot about myself through this experience as President—how I interact with other people, how I think through decisions. It’s not easy and there are a lot of decisions that come your way, and you think, “How am I going to deal with this?” But for me, it’s about listening to other people and gathering information and having the courage to make those decisions. It shouldn’t be scary for people, particularly for the women in the Junior League of Boston. We are a training organization. For me, if I was going to be president of any board or rise to much higher levels in the company where I’m at, this is a safe place for me to develop the skills. This is a training organization and I’m developing myself just like any other member. I try to keep that in mind when I get stressed.

I’ve had many mentors during my League journey and I try to mentor others when I can. I’m very happy that we will launch this pilot mentoring program this year and I encourage members to take advantage of it, if not this year, then perhaps in future years.

Is there anything else you would like our members to know?

We as members can learn a lot from each other. For members who don’t feel like they are engaged, I would invite them to attend a social or training event and reach out to people. The more you are involved, the more you are going to get out of it. That would be my advice for members—reach out and open yourself up to new opportunities and to the challenges different positions can offer in the League. Open yourself up to different people and to the possibility of new mentors and new friendships.

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Show House co-chair Hayley Hannan

By: Danielle Kaslow

Following up on our recent profile of Show House Co-Chair Alison Webb, today we are featuring fellow Co-Chair, Hayley Hannan. Hayley shares her journey of first becoming involved with the League, her transition to becoming Show House Co-Chair, and her proudest moment from this year’s highly successful Designer Show House.

Hometown: Williamson, New York. I grew up on an apple farm in a town of about 6,000 people.

Current city/neighborhood: Back Bay.

JL Boston Committee/Title: 2017 Designer Show House Co-Chair.

How did you first get involved with the Junior League? I joined in 2014 after hearing about the Junior League of Boston from current member, Vanessa Driscoll. My first volunteer placement was Kids in the Kitchen. I loved seeing just one way in which the Junior League of Boston impacts the community, but ultimately this placement was too similar to my job as a teacher. I wanted to try my hand at a placement outside of my comfort zone.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about joining the League? If you are considering joining the League, go for it! It has been a phenomenal experience that has allowed me to make new friends, grow professionally, and feel more confident in myself.

What do you enjoy most about Junior League? I love how the Junior League has given me a chance to explore different parts of myself. During the day, I’m a second grade special education teacher, and through the Junior League, I’m a fundraiser, event planner, and leader.

How did you choose your current placement? I was one of the Signature Events Chairs in 2016-2017 and served on the greater Fund Development committee with the Show House Chairs. At a meeting they mentioned events and my ears perked up. I loved the idea of generating sponsorship and planning events for the 2017 Designer Show House. I chose to join as a co-chair in the spring of 2017 and spent the last few months of the year chairing two committees.

What are you most proud of from this year’s Show House? I am most proud of the work that the Show House committee did to pull off the League’s largest fundraiser. There were two years of planning that went into the opening of the 2017 Designer Show House. We could not have done this without the countless hours by our committee members.

What is your favorite activity or place to visit in Boston? I love trying out new restaurants and breweries in the area!

Thank you to Hayley and her fellow co-chairs for their tremendous work in making the 2017 Designer Show House a great success!

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Show House co-chair Alison Webb

By: Danielle Kaslow

Today we are showcasing Show House Co-Chair, Alison Webb. Originally from Mendon,Vermont (near Killington), Alison speaks with us about how she first became involved with the League, how she chose her current two-year placement, and her words of wisdom for potential members.

Hometown: Mendon, Vermont.

Current city/neighborhood: Back Bay.

JL Boston Committee/Title: 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Show House Co-Chair

How did you first get involved with the Junior League? I joined JL Boston in 2010 when a number of my close girlfriends had moved away. I joined to expand my network and to meet community-oriented women. I have not looked back since! My placements have ranged from community to fund development.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about joining the League? The League is what you make of it. Focus on getting to know many people and take advantage of the great programming, community and social events because, as everyone says, you get out what you put into the League.

What do you enjoy most about Junior League? I love spending time supporting the community with intelligent, kind, and motivated women.

How did you choose your current placement? My first Show House experience was at the 2012 Jackson Walnut Park School property and I was hooked! Then in 2016 I was the Operations Lead for the Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead Show House property, which I loved. When I was asked to consider Co-Chair for the 2017 Show House, it seemed like a fantastic opportunity to expand on my experience and test my leadership skills.

What are you most proud of from this year’s Show House? First and foremost, I am most proud of the tremendous effort and positive attitude contributed by our chairs, committee members, and members of the board and broader league. I am proud to call most of these women my friends now. External to the League, I am most proud of our increased branding in the design and greater Boston communities. Our increased use and engagement of social media was a huge shift in the way we share our mission, the impact of Show House, and what JL Boston stands for.

What is your favorite activity or place to visit in Boston? I love so much about Boston, but at this time of year my favorite activity is strolling down Commonwealth Ave. in the Back Bay on a snowy night. The trees are so magical with the lights, and snow makes me happy.

We couldn’t be more proud of this year’s fabulous Show House, and thank Alison and her co-chairs for their hard work in making it such a success! We hope everyone has the chance to meet Alison, and we encourage all members to consider getting involved with a Show House placement in the future.

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Vanessa Emodi is a New Member in 2017-2018 and serves on the Communications Council.

Today we’re showcasing one of our 2017/2018 New Members, Vanessa Emodi. Vanessa is serving on the Communications Council and shares with us why the Junior League is a good fit for her. She also helps get us into the holiday spirit!

Age – 23

Hometown – Lagos, Nigeria

Current city/Neighborhood – Somerville

Profession – Business Analyst at Wayfair

How did you first get involved with the Junior League?

We have a “non-work” email subscription list at my office and a fellow Wayfair employee, Emily Thomsen (JLB External Communications Chair), sent out an invitation for a Junior League of Boston Open House. One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2017 was to step out of my comfort zone and get more involved in the community, so it seemed like a good opportunity to go and find out what JLB is about.

What are you hoping to get out of your league experience?

I am hoping to build new friendships and connections that will benefit both my personal and professional development, develop skills (outside of my career) that I normally wouldn’t be exposed to, and ultimately leave a positive impact on some young girls’ lives.

What would you tell someone considering joining the league?

Go for it. You will meet lots of awesome people and there are so many opportunities to learn and acquire skills while giving back to the community.

Favorite thing about winter:

Coming from Nigeria, I absolutely hate winter. Nothing about the cold appeals to me (LOL). I guess a positive thing I can say is that snow can be pretty, before it turns to ice and starts to melt. As well, this will be my first time to spend Christmas in the U.S. since I moved here 7 years ago, so I’ll be looking forward to wearing Christmas sweaters.

Favorite Holiday Movie: Home Alone

We couldn’t agree more, Vanessa! Home Alone on a snowy day sounds like the perfect way to spend a chilly evening! We hope everyone has the chance to meet Vanessa and we encourage you to share her story when speaking to potential new members!

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