JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP

The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) is pleased to introduce the members of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. These volunteers will guide the organization into its second century of leadership in the Midlands.

“The Junior League of Columbia is a diverse and dynamic group of women who volunteer their time and talents to make positive change in our community,” Junior League of Columbia President Brooke Fonder said. “I am beyond humbled to be leading such an amazing group of women into our next century of service.”

The JLC is comprised of more than 1,400 Midlands women. The 2024-2025 league year began June 1.

The JLC’s Board of Directors is charged with strategic planning, legal concerns, financial planning, and the creation of new ideas for community involvement and outreach. Membership is made up of 15 league leaders.

  • President, Brooke Fonder
  • President-Elect, Casey Pash
  • Secretary, Stephanie Gibson
  • Treasurer, Sheila Abron
  • Executive Vice President, Erika Lovegreen
  • Executive Vice President-Elect, Nicki Hood
  • At Large Director, Lauren Summers
  • At Large Director, Sara Eaves
  • Board Manager, Twyla Stowe
  • Diversity Officer, Teshieka Curtis-Pugh
  • Nominating Chair, Maureen Derrick
  • Risk Manager, Ashley Johnson
  • Sustainer Representative, Pamela Adams
  • Sustainer Representative, Annie Scott
  • Strategic Communications Director, Hilary Dyer Brannon
The JLC’s Executive Management Team carries into effect the operations, programs, and plans of the league, with the oversight of the Board of Directors. The EMT is driven by the work of 16 league leaders and their respective councils and committees.
  • Executive Vice President, Erika Lovegreen
  • Executive Vice President-Elect, Nicki Hood
  • VP for Communications, Katherine Hilson
  • VP-Elect for Communications, Rachel Bruning
  • VP for Community, Jackie Barnes
  • VP-Elect for Community, Dani Peeler
  • VP for Finance, Katie McGranahan
  • VP-Elect for Finance, Taylor Huettig
  • VP for Membership, Monique Flowers
  • VP-Elect for Membership, Courtney Buzan
  • At Large Director, Wanda Austin
  • At Large Director, Staci Johnson
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Chair, Arteya Robinson
  • Executive Management Team Manager, Leah Davis
  • Placement Chair, Rebekah Morris
  • Risk Manager-Elect, Valerie McMellan
“We are a powerhouse group of women who are poised to make lasting change in our community through our volunteer efforts and leadership training,” Fonder said.