Jill Rogers Barham - Junior League of Little Rock

Board Profile By Jennifer Maune
Courtney McLarty
President
Courtney is married to Jamie McLarty
and they have two children, Mary
Jett, age 7 and Cole, age 5. They
have a dog named Milo. Courtney is
an Attorney with the Pulaski County
Public Defender’s Office. She joined
the League because she had just
moved back to Little Rock and she was looking for an avenue
to meet people and get involved. “I have had the good fortune
to work with fabulous women who have helped me grow as a
leader, and who have taught me more than a thing or two about
balancing family, career, and volunteering.” The most valuable
thing that she’s learned in the League is how to think and plan
strategically. She has had many rewarding experiences during
her League years, but the most memorable was when she had the
opportunity to mentor mothers with the Tomberlin committee.
Julia Strickland
President-Elect
Julia is married to Reese Strickland,
they have three children, Katie,
Will, and Erin, and a black Labrador
named Jack. She is employed
at Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon
& Galchus, P.C. as the Business
Manager. The most valuable thing she’s learned in the League
is that the most important contribution this organization
provides is trained volunteers. “Members gain valuable training
through their efforts serving on committees and participation
in leadership conferences. Many of us discover talents and
develop organizational and leadership skills, which empower us
to improve the quality of life in our community.” Julia joined the
League because she wanted to work with diverse and interesting
women who value being involved in their community and want
to be an integral part of something meaningful. Being a member
has been a rewarding experience because of the positive life
experiences she’s had, all the while enabling her to help others
flourish and live up to their potential as well.
Aminah Eddings
Community Vice President
Aminah is married to Khayyam
Eddings and has two sons, Masai,
age 6, and Khalil, age 2. She is a
Mathematics Teacher at Hall High
School. She joined the League for
the opportunity to volunteer and give
back to her community. Through the
Junior League, she has learned that it’s both okay and sometimes
necessary to step out of her comfort zone in order to get the job
done. Her most rewarding experience has been seeing how all
the work that Junior League members have done has a positive
impact in the community. “Whether it’s “stuffing the bus” to
provide school supplies to our youth or being a mentor to a young
mother, we truly make a difference.”
Jill Hartsfield
Membership Vice-President
Jill is married to Chris Hartsfield,
and has three children, Grace
Anne, Collier, and Parker. She is
a Field Supervisory Consultant at
Nationwide. She joined the Junior
League to become more involved in
the community. She has learned a lot in the League, and feels
that amazing women, together, can accomplish anything. The
most rewarding experience has been the opportunities Junior
League of Little Rock has provided her to grow outside of her
comfort zone. The experiences in the League have given her
vital tools that have helped her both in other volunteer roles in the
community and at her job with Nationwide.
Kim Meyer-Webb
Marketing Vice President
Kim is married to Daniel Webb. She
joined the Junior League of Little Rock
because she really wanted to make a
difference in the community. She has
enjoyed working along side the other
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