Executive Officers:

Stephanie Hartley is the 2023-2024 President. The President is the executive officer of the JLSJ. She presides at general membership meetings and Executive Board meetings. She is a member ex-officio of all committees. She is able to appoint other committees as needed and call special meetings of the Executive Board. She is responsible for signing all contracts authorized by the Executive Board. The Allocations Director reports to the President. Email the President at president@juniorleaguesj.com.

Tona Williams is the 2023-2024 President-Elect. The President-Elect is the leader of the recruitment efforts of the JLSJ. She assumes the duties of the President in her absence. She serves as parliamentarian. She is responsible, with a committee, for the annual review and revision of all governing documents of the JLSJ including bylaws, membership requirements, and policies and procedures. The Documents Committee and Recruitment Committee report her. Email the President-Elect at president.elect@juniorleaguesj.com. 

Emily Lindsay is the 2023-2024 Vice President of Community Impact. The VP of Community Impact acts as a public relations liaison between the JLSJ and community groups. She maintains a record of opportunities and requirements and fulfillment of those requirements per member. She communicates with and organizes volunteer opportunities with agencies around the St Joseph community. The Director of Cinderella’s Closet and the Advocacy Director report to her. Email the Vice President of Community Impact at community.impact@juniorleaguesj.com.

Traci Magee is the 2023-2024 Vice President of Finance. The VP of Finance is the custodian of the funds of the JLSJ. She authorizes payments in accordance with the budget to approved co-signers. She keeps full and accurate accounts and presents financial statements at the Executive Board and regular meetings. She makes all the deposits of the JLSJ and invests the long-term investments of the JLSJ (i.e., all CDs and money market accounts). She is responsible for calculating monthly financials. She, with the President, signs all contracts authorized by the Executive Board. She serves as chairman of the finance committee. This is a two-year term. The Assistant Finance Director reports to her. Email the Vice President of Finance at finance.vp@juniorleaguesj.com.

Brittany Hagenhoff is the 2023-2024 Vice President of Communications. The VP of Communications keeps the minutes of all JLSJ meetings. She also maintains a file of essential records including members and their information and reports. She updates member information with AJLI as needed. The Public Relations Director reports to her. Email the Vice President of Communications at communications@juniorleaguesj.com.

Samijo Mitchell is the 2023-2024 Vice President of Fundraising. The VP of Fundraising is responsible for the coordination of JLSJ fundraising. She serves as the chairman of the Fundraising Committee. This is a two-year term. Email the Vice President of Fundraising at fundraising.vp@juniorleaguesj.com.

 

Natalie Mikita is the 2023-2024 Vice President of Membership Relations. The VP of Membership Relations is responsible for New Member class education. The Member & Sustainer Engagement Director and Education, Development, and Wellness Director report to her. Email the Vice President of Membership Relations at member.relations@juniorleaguesj.com.

Board of Directors:

Rachel Kretzer is the 2023-2024 Allocations Director. The Allocations Director is responsible for creating, publicizing, and accepting applications for Grants, Funds, or Scholarships. Email the Allocations Director at allocations@juniorleaguesj.com.

Allison Atkinson is the 2023-2024 Advocacy Director. The Advocacy Director brings forward any current events or issues that relate to the mission and vision of the JLSJ and coordinates with the fundraising committee for advocacy related events. She also coordinates the JLSJ’s annual trip to Jefferson City for participation in Advocacy Day for the Junior Leagues of Missouri. Email the Advocacy Director at advocacy@juniorleaguesj.com.

Metchel Rosmolen is the 2023-2024 Cinderella’s Closet Director. The Cinderella’s Closet Director is responsible for the procurement of dresses and any promotion of Cinderella’s Closet. She organizes Military Ball and Prom giveaways. Learn more about Cinderella’s Closet here and more about current giveaways here. Email the Cinderella’s Closet Director at cinderella.closet@juniorleaguesj.com.

Gretchen Curley is the 2023-2024 Public Relations Director. The Public Relations Director coordinates social media, assists with website upkeep, email lists, and press releases. Email the Public Relations Director at public.relations@juniorleaguesj.com.

Andrea Cole is the 2023-2024 Member and Sustainer Engagement Director. The Member and Sustainer Engagement Director serves as a liaison between current and sustaining members of the JLSJ. She coordinates and plans social events for members. Email the Member and Sustainer Engagement Director at engagement@juniorleaguesj.com.