Maria Pumarejo, Community Vice President

Maria Pumarejo moved to Palm Beach County in 2005 and has been a rising star in our community. She has volunteered and served in numerous organizations to include PGA HOPE Committee, Leadership Palm Beach County Focus Committee, the Parish Council of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, The CouTOURe Club, Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach Gardens, Place […]

Ashley Scharber, Communications Vice President

Ashley joined JLPB in 2015 and has held several positions across councils, including serving as Done in a Day Co-Chair for two years, Undercurrents Chair and Public Website Lead Active. She enjoys being a part of the great work of the League, whether she’s getting her hands dirty while volunteering or putting together the next […]

Jennifer Nawrocki, Board Member

Jennifer Nawrocki joined the Junior League in 2008 in Boca Raton, where she served on the Board as PR Vice President and as a member of the Management Team. Jennifer transferred to JLPB in 2017 and jumped right into service as Chair for the Sustainer Theatre Series and as a  member of the Cotillion Committee. […]

Kat McGinley, Board Member

Kat McGinley is a West Palm Beach native, a Dreyfoos School of the Arts alumna, and a University of Florida graduate.  Kat joined the Junior League of the Palm Beaches in 2015, in hopes of meeting like-minded individuals and finding opportunities to volunteer. Kat has always been involved with the local Palm Beach County community […]

Aimee Shaughnessy, Treasurer

Aimee strongly believes in giving back and making a positive impact in the community. She first joined JLPB in 2005 and has served as Treasurer-Elect, Communications VP, Publishing Co-Chair. and has held various roles on the Special Events, Website and Undercurrents committees. In addition to JLPB, Aimee currently volunteers with Dress for Success Palm Beaches.  […]

Maria Pumarejo, President Elect

Since moving to Palm Beach County in 2005, this has been home for Maria Pumarejo. After graduating from Northwood University with a Bachelors in Business Management and an Associates in Sports Management, she has enjoyed all that this community has to offer. In her current role as Vice President of Engagement at Quantum House, her […]

2000’s to Present

2000-01: We celebrated “60 Years of Service to the Community of the Palm Beaches”. We began the year with our Board/Chairman Retreat at the Hilton located on Singer Island. We were honored to have Past President Jane Smith discuss parliamentary procedure and Alicia Blodget inspire us regarding volunteerism and community service. Throughout the year, we […]

1990’s

1990-91: A board training and chairman orientation was held in early June and we were fortunate to have a member of the AJLI Board on hand for training, Suzanne Gibson. – The new position of Member-At-Large was added this year to the Board of Directors. This was very successful in its first year. She facilitated […]

1980’s

1980-81: Women’s Horizons has its second successful year – Arts and Minds completes first year with Jo Kowalchuk, Curriculum Specialist – School Board presents League with award for community service – “Kaleidoscope” is presented by League to community with 3,102 participating children – Crisis Nursery opens – Eye and Ear Alert screens 1,937 children – […]

1970’s

1970-71: Dedication held for addition which doubled facilities of Science Museum and Planetarium, including Junior League Auditorium – Eye and Ear Alert added 3rd day of screening – 1670 students viewed A Solo Theater’s workshop production, one public performance – Thrift Shop Tea expressed thanks to community contributors – Cotillion reorganized – revision of Board […]