Being Bold Welcome 2023 – 24 Board of Directors

form a solid support system and fun environment for community leadership and volunteers.

What do you like to do with your spare time? Traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Adrienne Nobles

President

Active Member Since 2008 tenure as President-Elect and President? My goal as PresidentElect and President is to continue to focus on growing and strengthening our Membership. Our Members are the heart of our organization, and it is vital that they feel connected, engaged and enthusiastic about being a part of JLOC. As President-Elect, I want to focus on supporting and learning from our next President, Adrienne Nobles. As President, I will focus on leading the Board of Directors by aiding and supporting each Member to be successful in their position.

What do you love about JLOC? I love connecting with people I may never have crossed paths with, if not for JLOC. I love the opportunity to not only use my talents and skills to serve the organization, but to also try new things and develop new skills through trainings and placements. And finally, I love being a part of the JLOC history that has and continues to make a lasting impact on Oklahoma City.

Favorite Book(s): Honestly, I don’t have one favorite book. There are many that I have enjoyed. Some recent favorites I would recommend include A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Favorite Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya

Angelou

history. I think it is important we continue to educate current Members on our history and communicate that with the community as well.

Favorite Book: Brene Brown books have changed me (for the better). I love The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are and Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Kelli Hilgenfeld Porter President-Elect

Active Member Since 2016

What are your goals for your

Administrative VP

Active Member Since 2017

What do you hope to contribute to JLOC through your leadership role? I am looking forward to serving on the Board of Directors and supporting the record keeping of the League.

Serving on the Historical Preservation Committee is something I am really looking forward to as we approach the 100th anniversary of the League and look back on our rich

Active Member Since 2016

What has been your favorite placement with JLOC? My favorite community placement was with Car Seat Safety Checks. It was a rewarding experience to see our volunteer work make such an immediate impact. My favorite in-league placement the opportunity to work with Provisional Members as a PAT Advisor, PAT Vice Chair and then Chair. I loved being able to get to know the talented ladies that join JLOC and help them navigate their Provisional year.

Active Member Since 2019

What are your goals for your tenure as Communication VP? To help spread awareness of the JLOC mission and charitable works.

Are you involved in any other volunteer or professional organizations? Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Young Professionals Council – Chair, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Leadership Council, Zootroop (young professionals board for the Oklahoma Zoological Society), Scissortail Gala in the Park Committee, LOYAL (Leadership Oklahoma City).

Favorite Quote: “Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that leads others to join you.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Education & Development VP

Active Member Since 2016

What do you hope to contribute to the JLOC through your leadership role? I want to encourage ladies to go for a position outside of their comfort zone and learn something new. I also want to encourage more ladies to apply for positions at work with the skills that JLOC has helped them acquire so they can move to the next level professionally.

Favorite Quote: “We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.”

Sheryl Sandberg

Active Member Since 2014

What JLOC accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of helping bring Legacy & Legends back to a Membership celebration in 2023.

Kajal Jassemnejad

Community VP

Active Member Since 2016

What are your goals for your tenure as Community VP? To build strong relationships with our community partners and

Favorite quote: “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” Coco Chanel

Active Member Since 2018

What has been your favorite placement with JLOC? Many would assume I would say Mistletoe Market, which I do love! But my favorite placement is and always will be Pivot. Those kids have my heart, and I cannot wait to get back there.

Favorite quote: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” Walt

Whitman

Tabitha Narvaiz Membership VP

Active Member Since 2016

What do you love about JLOC? While I’ve always been committed to our work in the community, there is something truly unique about how and why we invest in our Members and empower them to success. You can only see a person’s passion and talents when you invest in them. The professional and personal development trainings, education and relationships offered by JLOC result in confident, empowered leaders who use what they’ve learned in the League and apply it to every aspect of their lives, making them stronger members of the community.

Active Member Since 2007

What has been your favorite placement with JLOC? There have been many, but probably my favorite has been Hospitality Co-Chair of the 90th Anniversary Project – Updating the OKC Zoo Playground. It was truly inspiring to see what JLOC and the OKC community can accomplish when we work together.

Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. I read it every year!

President

If you could give advice to a Provisional or Active Member, what would you say? Put yourself out there. If there is a leadership role or a community placement you are interested in, go for it! Don’t wait to be asked. Life doesn’t work that way, and neither does the League. It’s up to you to be your own champion. If you don’t tell anyone you’d like to do it, nobody will know!

Favorite quote: “Nothing can dim the light which shines from withing.” Maya Angelou

Nichole Glover Chief of Staff

Active Member Since 2010

What has been your favorite placement with JLOC? Hands down my favorite placement has been Prom Night at the Children’s hospital! I was the READ developer on this project and once it was developed was fortunate enough to be the Project Manager. It was so rewarding to see this idea go from just a suggestion on paper to a fullblown event. The reactions of the children, parents and staff on their first prom night will stay with me forever!