Pub 1 2021 Issue 1

Women Elevated 8 MEET THE BOARD When Amy joined the League several years ago, she was looking for a way to make an impact in the community while creating new friendships. Since joining, she has gained valuable skills through training, especially while holding leadership positions. Amy has always enjoyed participating in our numerous community projects, particularly volun- teering at the Women Helping Women boutique. Every time she leaves a project shift, she feels she has made a positive impact on a woman’s life. From fundraising to community impact and onto her current role as recording secretary, she has learned the leadership skills needed to serve in various capacities within our community, all while forging lifelong friendships with fellow Junior League women. Heidi joined the JLSLC in 1993 because she wanted to work on community projects. Heidi was fortunate to direct many committees, serve on the board several times, and become President in 2003-2004. Heidi remained in the League and went on to direct the committee that produced the last Ju- nior League cookbook, Salt to Honey. Following that publi- cation in 2012, Heidi became a sustainer and has now been a member for 25 years. Heidi joined for the projects, stayed for the training and leadership opportunities, and has been so rewarded and made lifelong friends. Aly has been a member of the Junior League of Salt Lake City since 2016. She had recently moved to the area and was looking for a way to meet like-minded women and give back to her new community. She first joined the Communications Council where she learned all aspects of the League and was given the opportunity to learn a variety of new skills. She soon became director of the council and led the council as Vice President for two years. Aly then wanted to shift her focus to another area of the League and is currently serving as the VP of Training where she focuses on creating oppor- tunities for members to learn and enhance their personal, professional, and volunteer abilities. Professionally, Aly is the Executive Assistant at Mercato Partners where her efforts are spent fundraising and nurturing relationships for the firm. On the weekends, you can find her playing with her two dogs, skiing, hiking or planning her upcoming nuptials! AMY LEININGER HEIDI MAKOWSKI ALY GIESLER Recording Secretary Sustainer Advisor Training VP