Member Login
Join
Donate
Member Login
Join
Donate

Member Spotlight: Sabrina Clark

By Caylin Haldeman

Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you?

I’m a Bronx, NY native who has lived in Charlotte for just over 10 years now.  Professionally, I’m a social worker of close to 25 years with a strong passion for supporting caregivers and communities in providing trauma-informed care.  

I’m a staunch child advocate who enjoys paying the lessons of my career forward to colleagues & our next generation of practitioners.  I’m a woman who loves travel, shopping, and the arts.  

Most importantly though, I’m the carrier of my parents’ legacy, a proud older sister, & a really good friend.

What makes Women’s Impact Fund’s purpose and mission meaningful to you?

WIF’s mission is meaningful to me because it overlaps significantly with my own. 

Creating shared spaces for individuals to connect & leverage their gifts for the benefit of the greater good is essential and is something that I will always want to support.

What energizes and motivates you? It can be anything from a quotation, a song, a person, workout routine, etc.

“To laugh often & much. To win the respect of intelligent people & the affection of children.  To leave the world a bit better.  To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.  This is to have succeeded.”

These are words that I live by.

What are you the most excited about for this year?

The start of a new year signals endless possibility to me.  I’m most excited to see what new opportunities & adventures this year will bring.

Do you have advice for how make the most out of your Women’s Impact Fund membership?

Challenge yourself to truly engage.  The collective giving element of Women’s Impact Fund is phenomenal—it is the core of what we do.  Yet, immersing yourself in committee work, as well as participating in our ever-impressive array of member education and social events can further deepen your connection to the causes and community.

What is your favorite restaurant or activity in Charlotte?

Too many favorite restaurants to name! Fin & Fino, Crunkleton, and Ever Andalo are a few that stay in my rotation.  I also love visiting the Harvey B. Gantt Center, both Mint Museum locations, and catching shows at the Blumenthal.

Return to Blog
Scroll to Top

Janet LaBar

Executive Director​
jlabar@womensimpactfund.org

With more than 25 years of experience, Janet has a proven track record of leading organizations and teams in developing strategies that foster thriving communities. Her career is dedicated to the well-being of the places she serves, and the people and businesses within them, positioning her as a trusted sounding board, critical thinker, and purposeful protagonist across corporate, government, education, entrepreneurial, and civic spheres.
Janet joined Women’s Impact Fund in June 2025 to guide one of Charlotte’s most respected, women-led philanthropic organizations into its next phase of growth and impact. In partnership with the Women’s Impact Fund team, Board, Advisors, members, volunteers, and key community partners, she will continue strengthening communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and engagement.
Inspired by her family, teams who dare greatly, and people and communities striving to be their best selves, Janet’s impactful career includes leadership roles as President and CEO of Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, President and CEO of Greater Portland Inc, and Chief Performance Officer of Greater Phoenix Economic Council. As a first-generation Filipino American, her lived experience deeply informs her professional drive to create equitable economic growth and opportunity in the metro areas she’s served.
She holds a BA in Communication Arts from the University of West Florida and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Janet and her husband James are proud parents to an older daughter, and a daughter and son who are twins.