Amy is a native Austinite, growing up just outside the city in Dripping Springs. After graduating from Dripping Springs High School, she attended Texas A&M University in College Station where she graduated with a Business Administration degree in Information Systems. A few years later, Amy received her Masters of Education with a focus in Elementary Education. She returned to the Austin area after college and started her career with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Amy has been with TCEQ for almost 20 years, holding several positions throughout the agency. Currently, she is the Deputy Director of the Enforcement Division.

Amy has been a member of the Junior League of Austin for 8 years. During her time, she has served the League in many roles including A Christmas Affair Technology Manager, A Christmas Affair Tickets Co-Chair, and as a Clinic Advocate for the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. Amy has also served the League on the Board of Directors in previous years as Technology Chair and Administrative Vice President. In her free time, Amy enjoys traveling, attending Aggie sports, and watching her children play baseball/softball. She lives in Pflugerville with her husband, Reese; son, Jackson; daughter, Lily; and three dogs, Sullie, Dixie, and Gunner.

Sarah grew up in Colleyville, Texas and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas Christian University. Professionally, Sarah has spent nearly two decades working in political and nonprofit operations, with experience ranging from campaign finance compliance to organizational strategy and fiscal management. She currently serves as a consultant, providing operational and compliance support to political campaigns, committees and nonprofits.
She joined the Junior League of Austin in 2012 holding a number of leadership roles, including Membership Development Vice President, Admissions Chair, and Placement Chair. When not spending time with her husband and three kids, Sarah enjoys running and reality dating shows.

A 5th generation Texan, Carrie was born in Houston, raised in Bay City, and completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science at Texas A&M University. Upon graduating, Carrie relocated to Austin and began her career with the Texas Legislature. In 2008, Carrie received her law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Currently, She works as an attorney with the Texas Legislative Council, writing legislation for members of the House and Senate in the areas of State Finance, State Agencies, Property Tax, Utilities, and Local Government. A member of the league since 2009, Carrie has served in a variety of roles, including Membership VP, Placement Chair, Provisional Chair, as well as President in 2019-2020. In addition to her league work, Carrie serves on the board of directors of the Dripping Springs Chapter of Young Men’s Service League, the Dripping Springs Council of PTAs, is a member of the Women’s Symphony League of Austin, and a member of the capital campaign committee for the Dripping Springs Community Library. She currently resides in Driftwood with her husband Chas and their four boys – Carter, Henry, Teddy, and George. When she’s not driving her children places, she enjoys playing piano, getting beaten in chess by her kids, traveling, and sitting on her porch reading a book.

Sara Hogan, an Austin native, briefly left her hometown to earn a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alabama. Upon returning, she embarked on a professional career in human resources, working with various local start-ups. For the past 12 years, Sara has been an active member of the Junior League of Austin, dedicating her time to numerous community initiatives. Her involvement includes partnering with the Center for Child Protection and supporting various community partners through Done in A Day (DIAD) projects. Sara has also taken on leadership roles in key fundraising committees such as A Christmas Affair, Coats for Kids, and Kids in Cool Shoes. Currently residing in South Austin with her husband, three young kids, and their dachshund, Sara cherishes weekends spent exploring the city and traveling with her family.

Rekha Roarty grew up in Austin. After graduating from Westwood High School, Rekha left Austin to attend Baylor University and Baylor Law School before returning. Rekha joined the League in 2015. Previously, she’s served on the Nominating Committee, as Capitalines Editor, as a Board Member-At-Large, and eBlast Coordinator, among other roles. Outside of JLA, Rekha serves as the managing partner of the Roarty Law Firm, PLLC. She is a board certified construction lawyer litigating in the central Texas area. She also enjoys traveling, pop culture, and trying new Austin hot spots. Most importantly, Rekha loves spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two young sons, Kiran and Jaiden.

Kate Rhodes grew up in Katy, Texas, and earned her B.S. from Texas A&M University. She began her career as a software developer before making a significant career transition during 2020. Today, she is a Commercial Real Estate Broker, specializing in representing tenants and buyers.

Outside of her professional work, Kate has demonstrated a deep commitment to her community through various forms of service. She has served on the board of BookSpring, participated in fundraising efforts for CASA, and remains actively involved in her children’s schools—Hillside Early Childhood Center and Trinity Episcopal School. In 2021, Kate was recognized by the Austin Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for her impactful work in fundraising and raising awareness of cystic fibrosis.

Within the Junior League of Austin, Kate served as Coats for Kids Chair in 2022, leading efforts that culminated in the distribution of the program’s one millionth coat—a proud milestone in the organization’s history. She has also served on committees for Nominating, Finance, Membership, Technology, A Christmas Affair, and several community partners.

Kate lives in Austin with her husband and their two young children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, quilting, and reading.

Lindsay Sims grew up in Victoria and Vernon, Texas. After graduating from Vernon High School, she attended The University of Texas at Austin and later earned her graduate degree from Texas Christian University. She began her career in Speech Pathology in Austin and later transitioned to contract work after her daughter was born, following her time with Austin ISD. Outside of work, she is actively involved in her daughter’s school PTA and has supported fundraising efforts for the CASAblanca gala. Within the Junior League of Austin, Lindsay has held several leadership and committee roles, including serving as Chair of Coats for Kids. Her time in the League has deepened her commitment to service and community impact. She enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, taking walks with their bulldog, and playing mahjong in her free time.

Jen Clegg-Petz spent her pre-college years moving frequently and learning that home is where the Army sends you (thanks to her father’s military service). Jen enjoyed spending four straight years at a school for the first time while earning her undergraduate degree at Emory University in Atlanta. She was excited to surpass that milestone when she moved to Austin to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. During her five years at UT Austin, Jen fell in love with the city and feels lucky to continue to call Austin home. Jen is currently a psychology professor at Texas State University, where she combines her expertise in child development with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and student mentorship. Jen joined the Junior League of Austin in 2014 and has been primarily focused on the Food in Tummies program, allowing her to support children’s development while collaborating with members across all levels of the JLA. She brings this experience to her current role in Membership Development and is committed to fostering positive membership experiences for provisional, active, and sustaining members. Jen resides in North Austin with her husband, Tony, their two kiddos, a grumpy corgi, and two chickens. In her free time, she enjoys listening to audiobooks during her commute to San Marcos, discovering Austin’s hidden gems through kid-friendly scavenger hunts, and browsing the shelves at Recycled Reads.

Carolyn spent a majority of her life in Georgia before moving to Austin 13 years ago for her first job post-residency training. She is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S. Chemistry) and Mercer University (Doctor of Pharmacy). Carolyn is the Director of Medical Communications, Information, & Operations at a small Boston-based pharmaceutical company. She leads the Austin-area Georgia Tech Alumni Network, is an active room parent for both her children at Redeemer Lutheran School, enjoys precepting University of Texas Pharmacy Students in their final year of training, and looks forward to volunteering with her neighborhood swim team every summer – Go Blue Wave! Carolyn is thankful one of her best high school friends (Sarah Charbonnet) sponsored her to join The Junior League upon moving to Austin. Carolyn is proud of have served as a past Food In Tummies (FIT) Chair, Grants Chair, and Fund Development Vice President, among other roles on FIT, Coats for Kids, Researchers, Done-in-a-Day, and the Nominating Committee. Carolyn enjoys spending time with her husband of 18 years, Adam, and her two children, Carter and Kylie, walking their dog, Marley, sharing about health and wellness through her Shaklee business, working out, and watching her son play sports and daughter act, sing, and dance.

Liz is a native Texan, born and raised in the bordertown of Laredo, Texas. She moved to Austin in 2010 to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies in 2014. Liz has spent the majority of her career in the digital media industry, focused primarily on account and project management. She currently works for the USA TODAY Network as a Sr. Manager of Affiliate Partnerships. Liz joined the Junior League of Austin in 2020 and has most recently served on the Transfer Committee, both as a Team Lead and Transfer Chair. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring Austin and the Texas Hill Country, working out, reading, flamenco dancing, and cheering on her beloved Texas Longhorns – Texas Fight!

Jaz’s banking career brought her to Texas, but it was an unexpected proposal that led her to settle in Austin in 2010. The daughter of an Air Force veteran, she attended 14 schools before graduating from Hampton University, an HBCU in Virginia—her favorite stop along the way was Turkey.

Now celebrating 19 years with Wells Fargo, Jaz serves as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager on the Government Credit Team and is a Certified Treasury Professional. Guided by Luke 12:48—”to whom much is given, much is required”—she has remained deeply committed to service throughout her professional life.

In Austin, she has led Wells Fargo’s volunteer initiatives, served on the board of the Austin Area Urban League, supported the development of its strategic plan, worked with Alzheimer’s Texas, and served on the Executive Council for Texas Women in Public Finance. Jaz joined JLA in 2020 and has held placements as Researcher, Researcher Chair Assistant, and Bylaws/Parliamentarian.

She and her husband Devon are raising their two sons, DJ and Jaylyn, with a shared love of games and the outdoors. A self-proclaimed serial hobbyist and wine enthusiast, Jaz can often be found kayaking, fishing, tending their garden, or chasing Pokémon on weekends.

A native of Houston, TX, Marcella moved to Massachusetts to attend prep school at Phillips Academy Andover and earn her Bachelor’s from Smith College. After a few years on a Wall Street corporate credit trading floor, Marcella returned to Houston to join the Junior League of Houston as a community volunteer and work in corporate finance at NRG and later, Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. Upon moving to Austin to earn her MBA at UT McCombs School of Business, Marcella transferred to the Austin League where she has served in the community at Women’s Storybook Project, on the Coats for Kids and Community Connections Committees and as FDC treasurer. Marcella volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, serves as Treasurer of Women’s Storybook Project and is a proud member of Impact Austin & Social Venture Partners Austin. In her free time, Marcella enjoys traveling the world, reading and exploring the outdoor wonders of Central and West Texas.

Laura grew up in Plano, Texas and is a proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Laura moved to Austin upon graduating, where she worked in the Private Bank at J.P. Morgan and then as a high school math teacher before embarking upon her most rewarding job of stay-at-home mom. In her 11th year as a member of the Junior League, Laura has been honored to previously serve on the Board of Directors as the Administrative Vice President and Bylaws Chair/Parliamentarian as well as on the Finance, A Christmas Affair, Coats for Kids, Researchers, Technology, Headquarters, and Nominating Committees. She deeply appreciates the skills she has learned, the community impact she has made, and the relationships she has formed through her time in the League. In her free time, Laura enjoys traveling, watching sports, and listening to podcasts. She lives in Tarrytown with her husband and two young children.

Ashley Ledesma grew up in South Austin, graduating from the Liberal Arts Academy at Johnston High School before earning a B.A. in Political Science from Hendrix College in Conway, AR. Returning to Austin in 2005, she spent 15 years as General Manager of her families local business,Capitol Cleaners & Tailors. In 2020, she decided to jump into the world of laboratory diagnostics where she is currently Operations and Client Services Manager at Ponya Diagnostics.

Ashley joined The Junior League of Austin in 2016. During her time within the League, she has held numerous roles including Photography Chair, Coats for Kids Logistics Coordinator, and Communications and Community Technology Liaison. Most recently, she had the pleasure of being an A Christmas Affair Production and Design Co Business Manager.

Outside of the League and professional work, Ashley has been a 20 year volunteer of Rodeo Austin, holding a seat on their Board of Directors since 2014. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading and going to the movies. Ashley lives in Buda with her husband Kyle and dog, Bubbles.

Brittany Ward is a proud UT grad who’s been living, loving, and leading in Austin for 16+ years. A dynamo in both business and the community, she’s spent the last decade as Realtor/owner of Ward Realty Group, helping Austinites find their perfect place to call home. She’s has also been a passionate leader in the Junior League of Austin since 2014, serving on just about every committee you can name (and maybe even a few you can’t!). She’s had the opportunity to sit on the placement committee, finance committee, administrative council, membership council, fund development council, nominating committee, A Christmas Affair Committee (5 times) and be a voting member at the researchers table.

Beyond real estate, Brittany co-founded Mahj Social Club—a buzzing hub for mahjong lovers across central Texas—and Mahj House Rules, a stylish line of mahjong tiles & products, made accessible to all mahjong enthusiasts. When she’s not closing deals or growing businesses, you’ll find her with her husband Michael, two adorable kids (Hudson, 6, and Ella, 3), and splitting time between Austin and her second home in Alberta, Canada. Her happy place? Cooking up something delicious with a glass of wine in hand… or cracking open a great craft beer while playing mahjong with friends! Fun fact – she grew up on a cattle farm, raised pigs/cows/sheep, rides horses and is an ultimate lover of all things agriculture!

Julia Null grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Ursuline Academy before attending Southern Methodist University for her undergraduate studies. She earned her law degree from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio.

Julia is a partner at Clayton, Ramirez & Null Law, specializing in real estate, estate planning, probate, and contract law. She became a named partner in 2023 and was recently recognized as an Austin Top Attorney. Julia is also deeply committed to her community, having worked with organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. David’s Foundation, and the Women’s Symphony League of Austin, where she served on the Board and chaired the Jewel Ball, one of the organization’s major fundraising events.

Julia has been a dedicated member of The Junior League of Austin (JLA) for many years, having served on the board multiple times as Administrative Vice President and Membership Development Vice President. She also chaired A Christmas Affair in 2021, a key fundraising event for the League. In her current role as Assistant to the President, Julia continues to support the JLA’s mission and its philanthropic efforts.

Julia is married to Kenneth Null, and they have an adopted daughter, Neely Avon, whom they welcomed in 2024. Outside of work, Julia enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and organizing community events that bring people together for a common cause.

While born in San Antonio, Texas, Allison Winney grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Iowa before attending Baylor University. At Baylor, Allison earned for undergraduate degree in Political Science and minor in Geology and she was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She earned her Master in Information Systems & Security and her Master in Business Management from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Allison has worked in and around the Texas Legislature for over 14 years. She previously worked as a Senior Policy Advisor for former Speaker Joe Straus for over 8 years, and as a Government Relations director and Chief of Staff at Texas Parks and Wildlife Deparment for over 6 years. She currently works as Chief of Staff for a State Representative who also chairs a committee and recently finished her 8th legislative session.

Allison joined The Junior of League of Austin in 2016. She has volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House, served for four years on A Christmas Affair, Technology Committee, and as an assistant for the Finance Committee.

In 2023, Allison bought her first home in Dripping Springs. She has been enjoying decorating its interior. In addition, Allison enjoys international travel, antiques, reading, spending time in nature, and discovering new places with friends and family.