The Community Advisory Panel is comprised of community leaders providing advice and counsel to the League and its committees; and supporting the League and its activities in the community. In addition to keeping the League apprised of community trends, opinions and needs, the panel also strives to make sure the community stays informed about the League’s projects and other volunteer initiatives. Their input helps the JLCC maintain and develop meaningful and diverse projects and programs to continue its support in the broader Collin County community.  The panel is also responsible for selecting recipients for the Collin County Women of Influence Awards and Founder’s Scholarship.

The following community leaders serve on the League’s Community Advisory Panel:

• Elizabeth Erkel, League of Women Voters
• Wendy Hannah, Executive Director, The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center
• Shannah Hayley, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, City of Plano
• Sarah Higdon, Director of Charitable Giving, Collin County, Communities Foundation of Texas
• Stephanie Jeffery, Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Capital One
• Dr. Brenda Kihl, Executive Vice President, Collin College
• Buzz Kolbe, President, LeadingWIN
• Dr. Raj Menon, President & CEO Flat World Design; Trustee, Collin College
• Angela Powell, Plano ISD Board Member, Plano ISD
• Jeremiah Radandt, Executive Vice President, Children’s Medical Center Plano
• Jan Rugg, Public Affairs Manager, Atmos Energy
• Philip Silvestri, President & Publisher, Plano Profile
• Erica Yaeger, Chief Philanthropy & Marketing Officer, North Texas Food Bank