About
Mission:
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES BY CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO.
The Junior League of Owensboro is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Vision:
SOCIETY EVOLVES IN THE CARE OF BRAVE AND THOUGHTFUL LEADERS.
The Junior League: Western Kentucky Women as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change.
Values:
FOSTERING TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP.
Collaboration: We believe lasting societal change is achieved through both collaboration and meaningful disagreement. Living the value of collaboration inspires us to accomplish more together.
Community: We believe a strong sense of community is essential to human well-being. Living the value of community provides a foundation of inclusion, which allows us to make a greater impact on the world around us.
Diversity: We believe that creating and sustaining a diverse Membership is critical to our Mission. Living the value of diversity means we are committed to centering equity, inclusion, and belonging in our individual, organizational, and community relationships.
Empowerment: We believe that the empowerment of women is a necessary requirement to create positive, lasting societal change. Living the value of empowerment fosters trust and confidence in each other.
Leadership: We believe in the unique power of women’s leadership abilities to transform communities for the better. Living the value of leadership allows us to make a collective difference.
Respect: We believe respect is a fundamental human right. Living the value of respect instills in us an unconditional positive regard for others.
Service: We believe it is through service that we build core relationships with others. Service is the lens through which we decide how we will invest our time and resources. Living the value of service empowers us as catalysts for lasting community change.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
IN DIVERSITY THERE IS BEAUTY AND STRENGTH
The Junior League of Owensboro welcomes all women, non-binary and transgender, who value our Mission. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. The Junior League of Owensboro is proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we are proud to be included on the Prism Arts Alliance Rainbow List ![]()
Board of Directors
President: Maria Clark
President-Elect: Samantha Taylor-Kaai
Executive Vice President: Bailey Akers
Secretary: AJ Turner
Treasurer: Pat Loboda
Nominating Chair: Michelle Long Whitmer
Board Member at Large: Sarah Mattingly
Immediate Past President: Jennifer Vogel
