Donor Spotlight: Lisa Lindstrom, JLS Director at Large
“I’m loving working with younger women. Most of the actives are 15-20 years younger than me. But every day I’m inspired by them, by their ideas and their willingness to try new things. I hope I’m a bit of a bridge between our past and our future.”
Lisa Lindstrom, Director at Large for the Junior League of Seattle (JLS), is a lifelong Seattleite who has been part of JLS for 25 years. Today, we celebrate her dedication as a member, guidance as a leader, and support as a generous donor by sharing her story with you. Get to know our resilient, passionate, and multi-faceted friend below.
What inspired you to join the Junior League of Seattle? “It’s funny, and this is a total retro story, but I was drinking my coffee and reading the morning paper (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) back in 1998, and there was an article about the League’s 75th anniversary. I was interested, went to a meeting, and signed up that night! At the time, I owned a china shop in Bellevue, and I didn’t spend a lot of time around people my own age. I made a lot of new friends in our huge provisional class!”
What accomplishments are you most proud of during your time with the organization so far? “I had the opportunity to sort through our archives while I worked on our Centennial Committee and I got so inspired and excited seeing everything the League had done: CASA program, victims’ rights, work in hospitals, immunization, you name it. We have had an amazing history, and we are just getting started.”
What legacy do you hope to leave behind as a member of the Junior League's leadership team? “I hope I can show that you can make a comeback! I was an Active for six years then became a Sustainer after my husband’s sudden death. I had cancer four times, dealt with autoimmune illness, and decided to get involved again to work on Centennial. Then, a board position opened up, and I’m back! I love the flexibility of the League.’
Can you share an initiative the Junior League has for the upcoming year that excites you? “I love that we are fully embracing Northwest Art as our signature project!”
What specific aspect of the Junior League's mission resonates with you the most? “Training! Our training is amazing, and I’ve learned so much about serving on boards. I’ve served on three other boards before being on JLS’s, and I learned everything from our trainings.”
Can you share a story that exemplifies the transformative power of the Junior League in your own life? “Right now I’m loving working with younger women. Most of the actives are 15-20 years younger than me. But every day I’m inspired by them, by their ideas and their willingness to try new things. I hope I’m a bit of a bridge between our past and our future.”
What insights do you have for prospective members of the Junior League of Seattle? “Try a bit of everything! You will learn and grow, and you will love every minute of it.”