Whitney Fenech, President
Whitney joined the League in the fall of 2014. Her family had just moved back to Salt Lake from Las Vegas. Whitney knew several women who were part of the Vegas League and always wanted to join but did not have the opportunity to join in Vegas. She has been on both projects and as the Director of Women Helping Women. She has also been a member advocate, Nominating Director, Membership VP, and now serves as President.
Janine Bartling, President Elect
Janine joined the JLSLC in 2017 when she was new to Utah and wanted to meet new people and learn more about the city and give back to the community. Her first placement was as a member of a combined SOO/SPAC Committee, and Janine spent most of her time working on the revival of the Strategic Plan. Janine really enjoys governance and how the League works, and while working on the plan, she also worked on the creation of the Legacy Project.
Sarah Waters, Past President
Sarah has been a member of the Junior League of Salt Lake City since 2011 and has loved all of the opportunities membership has given her over the years, from both a personal and professional development standpoint. As a member of the JLSLC, Sarah has been able to serve the League in a variety of placements and leadership positions, including the creation and publishing of the League’s cookbook Salt to Honey, Vice President of Finance, Member Advocate, Nominating Director, Membership Vice President and then President for the 2020-21 league year. Professionally, Sarah is the Vice President of Strategy & Insights for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit that raises funds for children’s hospitals throughout North America. When not working and volunteering, Sarah loves to travel and do photography.
Bridgette Ferrier, Finance VP
Bridgette has been a member of the Junior League since 2017 and has loved being able to make an impact within the community and share her passion for volunteering while creating new friendships. Originally a member of the JL of Fort Myers, Florida, she transferred to the JL of Denver before moving to Utah and joining the JL of Salt Lake City in 2020. She has served on various committees as a member in FUNdraising and Communications, as well as on the Board as Treasurer with the JL of Fort Myers and now the VP of Finance with the JL of SLC. Bridgette is excited to continue giving back and is passionately focused on the areas of domestic violence, mental health issues, suicide prevention and homelessness. When not working or volunteering with the League, Bridgette is an assistant scoutmaster and single mom to an amazing young man and two rambunctious canines. The friendships, experiences and leadership skills she has been able to grow and develop throughout her time within the League have been truly inspirational and unforgettable.
Karmel Harper, Communications VP
Karmel joined the League in 2019 and was named Provisional of the Year for her work with Encircle in Salt Lake City. She has served on the CARE Fair Committee and as External Communications chair. Her role as Communications VP has given her the opportunity to work with the various League committees and their efforts in the community. Outside of the League, she works as Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. In her personal time, Karmel spends time with her husband, kids, and Goldendoodles.
Devon Callens, Community VP
Devon joined the Junior League of Salt Lake City in 2019, shortly after moving to Utah. She was excited to meet like-minded women with a passion for volunteering and a heart for their community. Upon completing her provisional term, Devon selected the Community Council and has been serving that committee ever since. She first served as an engaged member, then as Director, and currently serves as the Vice President of Community. Devon has been an advocate for service from childhood and was awarded the United Way Volunteer of the Year award in 2006. Outside of the League, Devon serves as a teacher, coach, and mentor in the Salt Lake community. She is excited to continue to build community relations and coordinate projects as we grow through this pandemic and into the next chapter of JLSLC.
Hallie Taylor, Fundraising VP
Hallie has been with The Junior League of Salt Lake City since 2018. She initially joined with a friend and honestly never would have without a push. She has always been very introverted and struggled with making friends. When she initially joined, she never imagined blossoming into a leader. The Junior League saw something in her as she would never have. Now, she’s proud to be who she is and a part of the League. She has found a new love of self and fundraising and is so thankful for JLSLC.
Dr. June Steely, Project VP
June has been a member of the league since 2016. She enjoys “giving back” through volunteerism. She was the Director of the last traditional CARE Fair in 2019, as well as the Director of Women Helping Women in 2021. As the VP of Projects, she has enjoyed the challenge of providing alternative services to these populations in the age of COVID. She is also a medical doctor and content expert on COVID-19 and has given several updates on COVID vaccination case trends at GMMs.
Hannah Eldredge, Membership VP
Hannah joined the Junior League in the spring of 2017. Her mom was a member of JLSLC in the 1980s, and when Hannah relocated from Washington, D.C., she knew the League would be the perfect way to meet new people while making a positive impact on the community. She served on the Fundraising Committee and Programs & Arrangements Committee before joining the Membership Council. For the past three years, she has collaborated closely with members as an Advocate, the Nominating & Placement Director and is thrilled to be serving as the Membership VP this year.
Chanda Jenkins, Recording Secretary
Chanda joined the Junior League of Salt Lake when she moved back to Salt Lake in 2010. She was looking for friends and wanted to have an impact on her community. She has served on many committees within membership and projects. The Junior League CARE Fair has a special place in her heart, and she has actively participated in the event for the last ten years. She has gained experience within Junior League committees that helped develop her career in project management.
Kristin Kraus, Sustaining Advisor
Kristin joined the JLSLC in 1999 after she moved to Salt Lake City because she wanted to meet other women interested in helping in the community. Kristin enjoyed serving on several project committees and in the communications council, sharing the story of the JLSLC. After serving on the board as Communications VP and Recording Secretary, she served as President in 2013-2014. Even after becoming a sustainer two years later, Kristin has continued to be involved with the League on the investment committee and shifts at CARE Fair and Women Helping Women. During her time as a member, Kristin named one of our community projects (EPIC) and cooked every recipe in our Always in Season cookbook. After more than 20 years as a member, she has been glad to get reinvolved on the board as the sustaining advisor.
