Leadership
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors manages the activities, property and affairs of the Junior League of Dallas (JLD), emphasizing strategic and proactive leadership. The Board sets and revises governing policies and ensures the alignment of the JLD mission and vision at all levels of the organization through policy administration, financial management, strategic planning, operational continuity and public relations.

Elizabeth Dacus

Christa Sanford

Sara Rockey
business administration at Missouri State University and an MBA with a focus on marketing from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has worked for several retirement and assisted-living communities and also spent five years at Dallas CASA, where she worked as an Events Specialist and Assistant Director of Development. She currently owns and operates Vices in the Kitchen, a custom cake, cupcake and cookie business. Sara joined the League in 2010 and previously served as Chair of the Women LEAD Committee, Assistant Strategy VP, and Signature Projects VP. She and her husband, Robby, live in North Dallas with their three children and a giant puppy named Jake.

Kristen Shear

Carrie Hill
Tarleton Texan, Carrie has over 25 years experience in sales, management, and client services. She began her real estate career in 2007 and works for Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. Her love for service and client-first philosophy has earned her multiple years on the D Magazine Best Realtor list, along with the honor of MetroTex Association of Realtors Ebby Halliday Community Service Award in 2018. Carrie joined JLD in 2012 and previously served as a Project Chair, Small Group Advisor, on the Research and Development Committee, as an Issue Coordinator, Transfer Chair, and is a graduate of the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute. Carrie and her husband Ted live in Lake Highlands with their growing army of miniature dachshunds: Fritz, Lou, and their newest addition – senior rescue, Scooter.

Leigh Danley

Kim Murphy

Elizabeth Anderson

Terah Moxley

Neda Bahramnejad

Heather Bennett

Vanessa Fuquay

Laura Johnson
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council implements the programs and policies of the Junior League of Dallas. These leaders and their committees govern their respective responsibilities within the policies set by the Board.
Auction: Katie German
Donor Development: Heather McNamara
Brand Strategy: Sarah Thursby
Centennial: Andrea Cheek
Community Advisory Board: Katherine Haskel
Community Outreach: Ashley Branecky
Diversity & Inclusion: LaNasha Houze
Education: Emily Somerville-Cabrera
Executive Sponsors: Bianca Hernandez (Comm/Tech), Natalie Lesikar (Development), Renita Smith (Diversity/Inclusion), Kimberly Dean (Membership/Culture) and Rhonda Williams (League Impact)
External Communications: Claire Catrino
Finance: Christina Eubanks
Governance: Miranda Wilson
Grants for Innovative Teaching: Megan LaDriere
Headquarters: Elisabeth Zuerker
Internal Communications: Lauren Yamaoka
Kids in the Kitchen: Courtney Gear
Luncheon Chair: Erin Pope
Luncheon Chair-Elect: Isabell Novakov Higginbotham
Membership: Jennifer Eells
Member Engagement: Valencia Naidoo
New Member: Debbe Velasquez
Nominating: Tracy Steiner
Placement: Courtney Johnson
Provisional: Katherine Fayne
Public Relations: Kara Shannon
Recognition: Brenda Bailey Latman
Research and Development: Lindsay Davis
Research and Planning: Heather Roberts
Special Events: Staci Thetford
Sustainer President: Nancy Gopez
T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute: Jessica Pantano
Technology: Taylor Morrison
Transfer: Heather Lorch
Underwriting: Wynne Cunningham
Women LEAD: Adrienne Santaularia
Arts and Cultural Enrichment Issue Coordinator: Kimberly Blanton-Day
Education Issue Coordinator: Caitlyn Royal
Family Preservation Issue Coordinator: Laura Gazette
Health Issue Coordinator: Ashton Keller
Poverty Intervention Issue Coordinator: Katherine Ratley
Violence Intervention Issue Coordinator: Lauren Ives