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From Conversation to Connection: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Women

2026, Education & Events, Education & Events /

From Conversation to Connection: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Women  A recap of this year’s Social Hour for Social Issues held at Do Greater Sparkhouse Charlotte Mental health touches every aspect of our lives, from our personal relationships and daily responsibilities to the wellbeing of our broader community. Yet despite its importance, conversations about mental health […]

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Stories of Impact – SPARK!: Jessica Gibson

2025, Grants & Philanthropy, Stories of Impact /

Stories of Impact – SPARK!: Jessica Gibson by Beverly Francis-Gibson This Story of Impact highlights Jessica Gibson, a 2025 Spark Award Recipient. You can learn more about the Women’s Impact Fund Spark Awards here. Jessica spent 15 years building a successful career in banking, yet deep inside, she felt overwhelmed and knew she was being

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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.