Board of Directors
The Junior League of New Orleans strives to make a difference in the community by promoting the potential of women through voluntarism and leadership development. The organization’s Board of Directors is chosen from its membership of nearly 2,100 professional, compassionate women and leads the organization for a twelve-month term beginning June 1. As a group, they are responsible for governance and management, ensuring the League’s adherence to the Junior League mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Ashley Cangelosi Llwellyn
President
Trish Thibodeau
Treasurer
Tara Waldron
President-Elect
Kelly Rauser
Secretary
Paige Farrell
Assistant Treasurer
Robin Carruba
Business Council Director
Allison Shapiro Dandry
Communications Council Director
Rachel Robinson
Community Council Director
Hope Clay
Membership Council Director
Blair Broussard
Planning and Development Council Director
Dale Ellen O’Neil
Nominating Chair
Sarah Howard
Ways and Means Council Director
Kristin Cocke Koppel
Sustaining Advisor
Board member photos courtesy of Delana Lynn Photography.
Our Team
Reach staff by phone at the HQ office line of 504-891-5845, and direct general email inquiries to info@jlno.org.
Administrative Assistant | Torry J. Dean | admin@jlno.org
Torry provides business and operational support to headquarters, League members and League staff. She also manages volunteer shifts, member obligations, and headquarters maintenance. She provides support to Sustainer Clubs, dues and Membership inquiries. In addition to carrying out operational maintenance to headquarters, she manages master calendar and supports the Board of Directors and Joint Council.
Fund Development & Community Relations Administrator | Maria Pardo Huete | maria@jlno.org
Maria works directly to support the development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive resource development strategy and will partner with the members to provide expertise and guidance in fund development principles and the best practices that maximize fundraising opportunities and leadership development.