Passing the Gavel by Shanelle Joseph
Pictured are 2020-2021 JLNO Board members from Left to Right: Jaimee Boyd, Jane Dufour, Dee McCloskey, Kristin Moore, Shannon Brice, Leigh Thorpe, Sarah Peltier, and Rachel Stickney
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key component of every successful organization is strong leadership. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Junior League of New Orleans gives much attention to detail in the selection of its president. A common trend in the attributes of JLNO’s elected presidents are commitment to service and leadership. Not only have JLNO’s presidents served in several capacities within the league, but many also generously commit themselves to being of service to various nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout the city of New Orleans. Junior League New Orleans celebrates the accomplishments of its outgoing president and welcomes its incoming president at its annual Passing of the Gavel ceremony. Kristin Van Hook Moore, outgoing 2020-2021 JLNO President, pediatric pulmonologist at Ochsner for Children and League member since 2011, reflected on her experience as President at this year’s Passing of the Gavel event on May 23, 2021. During her tenure, Kristin demonstrated genuine qualities of leadership in her support of council directors and committee chairs. “I viewed my role as making sure that council directors and chairs were able to be successful in theirs,” she said. “Seeing our members succeed in their roles this year was
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incredibly rewarding.” A dedicated mother and concerned community member, Kristin serves on the Board of Directors at her children’s school, Trinity Episcopal, and participates in the fundraising efforts at organizations such as the Louisiana Children’s Museum, Audubon Zoo and Ochsner Medical Center. During a toast to his mom, Finnegan Moore, Kristin’s son, expressed how the Moore family has openly embraced and celebrates Kristin’s altruistic nature and appreciates the Junior League of New Orleans for having provided Kristin with such an amazing opportunity. “I have only known this organization as a child of someone who serves, but I am truly moved by what you do to help our city,” Finnegan said. Kristin passed the ceremonial gavel to Shannon Brice, 20212022 JLNO President and Chief Financial Officer for Richard’s
