LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors 

The Junior League of Las Vegas Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance for the organization, ensuring the League remains mission-driven, fiscally responsible, and forward-thinking. Comprised of elected members, the Board oversees the League’s activities, property, and long-term vision, with an emphasis on integrity, transparency, and sustainability.

The Board is responsible for establishing and upholding governing policies, overseeing finances, and ensuring operational continuity across all areas of the organization. Through thoughtful decision-making and strategic planning, the Board stewards the mission of developing women leaders and improving the community of Southern Nevada, while positioning the League for continued impact and relevance in the future.

Board members also serve as key ambassadors of the League’s values, supporting community engagement, championing volunteerism, and reinforcing the importance of inclusive, effective leadership at every level.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

 

Kristina Villardi

President

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Kristen Vuckovic

President-Elect

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Blakeley Griffith

Executive Vice President

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Emily Denson

Vice President, Finance

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Meg Schroeder

Recording Secretary

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Jenna Adams

Director at Large

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Sonnya Debonis

Sustaining Advisor to the Board

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Management Council

The Management Council brings together operational and programmatic leaders from across the Junior League of Las Vegas to implement the League’s mission through day-to-day activities, committee work, and member engagement. This group is responsible for executing the League’s goals in alignment with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

Serving as the engine behind the League’s impact, the Management Council oversees everything from community projects and member training to internal operations and signature events. Council members guide their teams, develop innovative initiatives, and ensure members have the tools, resources, and support needed to thrive.

2025-2026 Management Council

Jaclyn Dadas-Kraper

Communications, Vice President

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Brieanna Ellis

Community, Vice President

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Kaitlyn Tinsley

Fund Development, Vice President

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Dr. Kanani Espinoza

League Operations, Vice President

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Felicia Wong

Treasurer

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Tara Hack

Member at Large, Communications

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Jenny Baker

Member at Large, Community

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Kathryn Harouni

Member at Large, Fund Development

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Jackie Banales Garcia

Member at Large, League Operations

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LuAnn Kutch

Sustaining Advisor to the Management Council

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Endowment Board of Trustees

  • Kellie Guida
    Chair of Endowment Board of Trustees,
  • Melissa Scott
    Vice Chair
  • Kristina Broumand
    Recording Secretary
  • Adrianne Burke
    Treasurer
  • Judy Beal
    Trustee
  • Alisa Koot
    Trustee
  • Sheri Lietzow
    Trustee
  • Heather Martin
    Trustee
  • Debbie Levy
    Trustee
  • Laura Guida
    Investment Oversight Committee Chair
  • Megan Bichsel
    Active Voting Member
  • Emily Denson
    Active Voting Member
  • Kristen Vuckovic
    Active Voting Member
  • Laura Guida
    Member
  • Kristina Villardi
    Member