Junior League of Jackson
2021-2022 Community Advisory Council

The Council’s purpose is to strengthen the connection between the League and the community. The Council is comprised of volunteers from diverse perspectives, each sharing a common interest in the League, its projects and bettering the community in which we live. Members serve to promote and foster greater dialogue, educating and understanding between the League and our community, and to be advocates for the League. Bylaws for the Community Advisory Council are available from the President and the President-Elect.

Ms. Katie Blount
MS Department of Archives and History

Mr. Phil Buffington
Adams and Reese LLP

Dr. John Damon, Ph.D
Canopy Children’s Solutions

Sister Karina Dickey, OP, PhD
St. Dominic Health System

Rabbi Matt Dreffin
Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life

Ms. Thea Faulkner
JPS Partners in Education

Mr. Guy Giesecke, FACHE
Batson Children’s Hospital

Mr. Wesley Goings
Telapex, Inc

Mr. Von Gordon
William Winter Institute

Ms. Emily Hoff
Mississippi Children’s Museum

Ms. Edith Kennedy, AVP
BankPlus

Mr. Kurt Metzner, FACHE
Baptist Health Systems

Ms. Candie L. Simmons
Regions Bank

Ms. Bobbie Ware
Baptist Medical Systems

Ms. Latrice Westbrooks
Mississippi Court of Appeals

Mr. Neddie Winters
Mission Mississippi