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Sustainer Spotlight: Penny Parks
Written by: Stephanie Haas “Promoting women to corporate boards, elected government positions, roles in traditionally male dominated industries and advancing the cause of women has been a life-long passion of mine.” Sustainer Penny Parks has this advice for women, “Don’t ask for permission, just do it. Be tenacious and don’t let anyone steal your dream.” […]
Prospective Member Preview
Join us for The Junior League of Tampa Prospective Member Preview on February 6th. Our Prospective Member Committee will answer questions about joining the League and what membership looks like. To learn about membership, visit our Becoming a Member page.
The Power of Women: Nancy Tower
Written By: Maren Auxier Nancy Tower is President and CEO of Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) and recently relocated to the Tampa Bay area with her family. She previously served as Chief Corporate Development Officer for Emera, where she focused on mergers and acquisitions and the advancement of strategic growth projects in the areas of electric […]
The Power of Women: Lakshmi Shenoy
Written By: Maren Auxier Lakshmi Shenoy is a recent transplant to the Tampa Bay area and is the CEO of Embarc Collective, formerly known as the Tampa Bay Innovation Hub. Embarc Collective strives to make Tampa Bay a prime destination for diverse startup talent. Before moving to Tampa, Lakshmi lived in Chicago and served as […]
The Power of Women: Kathleen Shanahan
Written By: Maren Auxier It is an exciting time to live in the Tampa Bay region as the area continues to improve and offer new experiences for residents and visitors alike. Tampa’s ongoing growth and development also coincide with reinvigorated attention nationwide to women’s rights and empowerment. In this ever-changing landscape, both accomplished and aspiring […]
Luminaries Awards Luncheon
Join us as we recognize the 2019 Luminary Honorees and celebrate their lasting impact on Tampa Bay.
Leaving a Legacy: Five Ways The Junior League of Tampa Fundraising has Left an Impact
Written By: Katherine Thomas In the season of thanks, we take a look back at five ways The Junior League of Tampa fundraising has left an impact on the fabric of Tampa. Showcasing our Members In 1936, The League presented its first Follies and Cabaret show. This event showcased member’s unique talents and the $2,000 […]
Developing the Potential of Women at ODI
Written By: Jenny Schroeder One of the privileges afforded by membership in The Junior League is its Mission of “developing the potential of women.” The purpose of The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) is to add value to its member Leagues in their fulfillment of The Junior League Mission. One way this is […]
A Pawsitive Passion for Storytelling
Written By: Sarah Martisek In a world of Netflix and YouTube, it is not often that you meet a young person with a passion for teaching life lessons through storytelling. The 2018 The Junior League of Tampa’s Young Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) winner, Pawz Publishing, is anything but ordinary. Created by mother and daughter team, Rebekah […]
Prospective Member Preview
Learn more about how to become a member of The Junior League of Tampa. Members of the Prospective Member Committee will be able to answer questions about the application process, membership requirements, and what it is like to be a member of JLT. For more information about membership, visit our Becoming a Member page.