About

The Junior League of Monmouth County is a dynamic organization of women dedicated to advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. With a rich history spanning over 85 years, we are committed to empowering women, serving our community, and creating lasting change.

From our humble beginnings as the Junior Service League of Red Bank in 1939, we have evolved into a dynamic force for good in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Over the years, we have tackled pressing issues, spearheaded impactful initiatives, and forged lasting partnerships with community organizations. Today, we continue to build on this legacy, driven by our unwavering commitment to creating a brighter future for all.

OUR HISTORY

 

AFFILIATION

We are affiliated with the Association of Junior Leagues International, a network comprising over 295 member Leagues in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and Kenya, collectively representing more than 125,000 women.

Mission

To advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Vision

Women in Monmouth and Ocean Counties as catalysts for lasting community change.

Purpose

Together, through the development of sustained skills, networks, and community impact, we serve as the only volunteer training organization for women in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Values

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.

Board of Directors 2023-2024

  • Morgan Gaynor
    President
  • Nicole Dookie
    Recording Secretary
  • Sarah Snell
    Treasurer
  • Maggie Purcell
    Assistant Treasurer
  • Dana Cirincione
    Fund Development Director
  • Maura Connor
    Community Director
  • Heather Viola
    Communications Director
  • Yvonne Hunley-Jones
    Membership Director
  • Courteney Wilds
    Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Michelle Sekowski
    Nominating/Placement Chair
  • Amy Almasy
    Sustainer Representative
  • Jennifer Collins
    Sustainer Representative
  • Kate Stoddard
    Member at Large

Charter Members of the League

We pay tribute to the foresight and dedication of our Charter Members, whose pioneering spirit laid the foundation for our organization:

  • Haven Blake
  • Margaret English
  • Louise E. Dietz
  • Alice Hance
  • Ann Hasler
    1st President
  • Virginia Hintelmann
  • Esther Irwin
  • Ruth Lyons
  • Billie Schmidt
  • Janette Shoemaker
  • Jane Sutton
  • Helen Wikoff
  • Betty Wilgus

Learn More

Community Impact

Learn more about how the JLMC has had a lasting impact on Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Support

Help the JLMC empower women in our communities.

Join the League

Ready to join us in making a difference? Learn more about becoming a member of the Junior League of Monmouth County and how you can be part of our mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact. Visit our Join page to discover membership benefits, eligibility criteria, and the process for joining. We look forward to welcoming you to our community of dedicated volunteers!