Pub 1 2021 Issue 1

Women Elevated 24 “I have obtained invaluable experi- ence while serving on the Board as Finance VP and have been able to apply insights gained to my career. As Partner of a CPA firm that primar- ily serves nonprofits, I’m currently enhancing the firm’s presentation of financial data to boards now that I have seen firsthand the informa- tion that boards require for financial stewardship.” - Lindsey P. Whinnery Finance VP “The Junior League gave me a network of women to support me professionally and personally. When I first joined the league, I was working in the service industry and through my experience with JLSLC, I realized I wanted to do more with my career and enter the nonprofit sector. Luck- ily, two of my closest friends in the League work for the American Cancer Society and an opening happened just as I was looking for a career change. Through those connections I was able “My 10-year run in the league has really given me incredible skills to launch and grow my career. I gradu- ated from college during the re- cession and had a hard time finding employment when I moved back to SLC. I was also very uncertain knowing which field I wanted to go into. I joined the league, and my first placement was CARE Fair. Through serving on this committee, I was able to gain more real-life experi- ence to develop various communi- cation and organization skills. When I found and applied for a job at my current place of employment, the CF director provided me a reference. In my first week of my new job, I attended a community event to pro- mote the CARE Fair and my super- visor and other directors were also there. It was a good coincidence. From there, and thanks to different training experiences provided by the league, I’ve been able to transition into different positions and into a job that I love.” - Kristen Gelegotis Past President 2019-20 Member Impact KRISTEN GELEGOTIS LINDSEY P. WHINNERY CARA DZIUDA AMY GIULIANO to get an interview and eventually land the job at the American Cancer Soci- ety leading the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Real Men Wear Pink, and Relay for Life events for the entire state of Utah.” - Amy Giuliano New Member Director “I moved to Salt Lake City over the Christmas holiday in 2014. When I moved here, I did not know anyone. I quickly transferred my membership to the Junior League of Salt Lake City and started attending GMMs and volunteering at Women Helping Women. I am so fortunate to have had this opportunity because now six years later when I look at my call or text list, so many of my close friends are gals I met volunteering with at the Junior League. Fast forward a couple of years after being involved in The Junior League and I got the opportunity to go to Florida for ODI training. I learned the “art of the ask.” Not only from a donation standpoint for the league, but it also helped me in my current career. I learned that I needed to not sell myself short and that I needed to ask for a raise at work. I learned the basics on how to craft the conversation and well, I got the raise! I owe so much of my love for living in Salt Lake City to the women and experiences at the Junior League of Salt Lake City. I am forever grateful to surround myself with women who challenge me and make me a better person.” - Cara Dziuda Membership Outreach Director The Junior League of Salt Lake City is filled with incredible women from all walks of life who all joined for different reasons. When asked about their “why” we learn how much the League truly means to all members and how it holds a special place in all our hearts.