The Junior League of Austin

As we close another remarkable League year, we pause to celebrate and say thank you.

Thank you to our members who gave their time, talents, and hearts in service to our community. Thank you to our volunteers and committee leaders who turned ideas into impact. Thank you to our 2025-26 Board of Directors for their leadership, vision, and dedication throughout the year. Thank you to our community partners, sponsors, donors, and supporters who believe in our mission and make our work possible. Thank you to our President, Amy Settemeyer Miller, for spending countless late nights and long days this year serving the League with her incredibly dedicated and thoughtful guidance.

Together, we celebrated milestones, strengthened programs, launched new initiatives, developed leaders, and expanded our impact across Central Texas. From Food In Tummies and Kids In Cool Shoes to A Christmas Affair, Austin Entertains, Coats for Kids, and countless volunteer efforts, every success was the result of people coming together in service.

Most importantly, thank you to our 2,300+ members whose commitment to leadership, volunteerism, and community impact continues to shape a stronger future for Austin.

As we turn the page to a new League year, we do so with gratitude for all we accomplished together and excitement for what lies ahead.

Here's to another year of developing women leaders and improving our community.

From a handful of women in 1901 to 2,300+ members serving Austin today.

The Junior League started with one idea: women can organize to serve their communities. In 1934, Austin women brought that mission home. In 1975, A Christmas Affair® launched what would become the largest Junior League fundraiser in the country. And in 2026, JLA opened the doors of the Community Impact Center — a new home built for the next century of service.

The mission hasn't changed, and we are proud of over a century of service.

We are proud to recognize our April Purposeful Passion Award recipients—members whose passion is intentional, impactful, and deeply rooted in service. These members’ commitment to empowering others and strengthening our community does not go unnoticed. We celebrate them today and always!

Alexandra Reid
Becca Johnson
Earind Jackson
Emma Eakin
Dominique Green
Kathryn Miles
Kelly Nwonuma
Kirstin Harrell
Maddie Luskey
Naomi Hill
Rachel Kavanah
Yazmeen Hicks

Join The Junior League of Austin in celebrating our February Purposeful Passion Award recipients—remarkable members who embody intentional leadership and meaningful service. Thank you, ladies, for the energy, dedication, and purpose you bring to everything you do. Your leadership continues to inspire!

Alyssa Aronson
Anna Moorman
Christie Butler
Hayden Standish
Jessica Gonzales-Bricker
Lindsey Boroush Branson
Natalie Garrett
Samyu Rao

The Junior League of Austin is proud to celebrate our November recipients of the Purposeful Passion Award—members who lead with intention, heart, and unwavering dedication. Their impact is felt across The League and throughout the community. Thank you, ladies, for leading with purpose and passion—we are proud to celebrate you!

Allyson Chapa
Ashley Hawes
Claire Kraft
Eileen Eiden
Eponine Gallegos
Kelsey Hagar
Lillian Rundio
Monika Goldschmidt
Taryn Gootee
Amanda Ganske

May is National Volunteer Month — and for JLA members, volunteering isn't something that happens once a year.

The Junior League of Austin contributes around 160,000 volunteer hours to Austin every year. Coat drives, food programs, shoe fittings, community partnerships. Month after month, our members show up.

This May, we're celebrating every woman who makes that possible!

Capes are optional. Impact isn't.The Junior League of Austin trains women to lead, volunteer, and build community in Austin. 2,300+ members strong and growing.

Ready to join?

Celebrate this National Superhero Day by learning more at jlaustin.org.

Same mission. 90+ years later.

The Junior League of Austin has been training women to lead and serve this community since 1934. The hats have changed. The commitment hasn't.

What will your legacy be?

30+ local nonprofits. Supported every year. By women who live here too.

The Junior League of Austin funds and partners with organizations across Central Texas — because strong communities don't build themselves.

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ICYMI: President of the Junior League of Austin, AMY SETTEMEYER MILLER was on the most recent episode ‘Bring it In the House’ - Podcast Show Hosted by the Original ‘Milli Mills’.

Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!