JLA Inside Out

Hear from 2022-2023 JLA President Cassandra Seibels in our first episode of this season of JLA Inside Out. Join us as we discuss Cassandra's experiences as a member of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. and how it has shaped her leadership during JLA's 106th year.

In the final episode of the first season of JLA Inside Out, we’re taking a look at what we’ve accomplished over The Junior League of Atlanta’s 105th year and what’s to come in our 106th year. JLA Presidents Joy Dyess, 2021-2022, and Cassandra Seibles, 2022-2023, share their personal experiences and insights on JLA’s leadership process, how we ensure success and sustainability for the future of the League, and more. 

The Junior League of Atlanta is a place to meet like-minded women, develop leadership skills, take on new experiences, and get out in the community to do some good through service and advocacy. Our members are encouraged to learn, grow and create their own path within our organization that focuses on the issues and learnings that matter most to them -- and this starts on day one as a new Provisional member of JLA. In this episode, JLA's Colleen Cote joins Deidra Johnson, who currently serves as part of our Provisional Development and First Year Active (FYA) Committees, and Latoya White, a 2021-2022 Provisional member, to discuss the membership experience for our newest members, what to expect when joining JLA, and how they are building their own path here at JLA. If you've ever been interested in what it means to be a JLA member, this episode is for you! And, you can find more information at https://www.jlatlanta.org/get-involved/.

Founded in 1964 and expanding nationally since 1995, Horizons is a network of high-quality, tuition-free, immersive, academic and enrichment programs for children in underserved communities. In 2013, Horizons National made a strategic decision to invest in metro Atlanta. Their vision was to use two existing Horizons sites as a platform to grow into a Horizons region that served more scholars, increased efficiencies, accessed a broader range of funding sources, and fostered a more direct and comprehensive partnership with area districts. JLA's Kat Reynolds is joined by Christine Brodnan, Sharron McIntyre and Nikki O'Brien to discuss how Horizons Atlanta serves the Atlanta community and how JLA's partnership is part of their story.

This week, we’re sharing a conversation between three of our Junior League of Atlanta presidents. Joy Dyess, current JLA president for our 105th year of service, is joined by past presidents Deanna Anderson, who served as president during JLA’s Centennial year from 2016-2017, and Camille Kesler, who served as our 96th JLA president in 2012-2013. Listen to learn about their personal journeys into leadership and their advice for anyone interested in pursuing a leadership role with Junior League of Atlanta, at work, or with another organization.

More than 40 years ago several enterprising JLA members came together, recognizing the need to fill a gap in services for children and youth with behavioral and emotional challenges struggling in the foster care system. From this, the idea for CHRIS 180 was born. Since 1981, CHRIS 180 has continued to evolve and focus on youth and families in the Atlanta community. JLA's Colleen Cote joins fellow JLA member and CHRIS 180's Chief Marketing Officer, Chaundra Luckett, for a conversation on CHRIS 180 and how JLA's partnership is part of their story.

The idea of a garden inside of Atlanta --specifically a rose garden -- blossomed in 1973 through the inspiration of a few key civic-minded women in our city. Since then, the Atlanta Botanical Garden has expanded to incorporate 30 acres in the heart of midtown Atlanta. JLA's Kat Reynolds joins Ally Pratt, the Garden's Family Program Coordinator, to discuss the Atlanta Botanical Garden events as well as how JLA's partnership is part of their story.

Since their beginnings in 1965, Meals on Wheels Atlanta has tirelessly served one of the most underserved and vulnerable demographics in Atlanta, our seniors. JLA's Kat Reynold's joins Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, Chief Executive Officer of Meals on Wheels Atlanta, to discuss how Meals on Wheels Atlanta serves the Atlanta community and how JLA's partnership is part of their story.

As we head into JLA Capital Day, join us for a conversation with members of this year's JLA PAC Committee as they discuss the legislative agenda for this year's GA legislative session. Learn about some of the bills currently being considered, what JLA is advocating for and how you can help make your voice heard.

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Throughout our history, the Junior League of Atlanta has taken a role as an advocate for the women and children in the city of Atlanta. Hear from Sarah Cadagin, this year's VP, Advocacy & Initiatives discuss a history of advocacy by the Junior League and what it means for us to be a nonpartisan advocate.