A Note from Our Executive Director & Board Chair The following note was shared with members and supporters of Women’s Impact Fund via email on March 14, 2025. From our Executive Director, Patricia Massey Hoke: Serving as the first Executive Director of Women’s Impact Fund has been an incredible honor. After many months of reflection, […]
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Women & Wisdom: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy By Meaghan Dunham Arena On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Women’s Impact Fund brought together an inspiring panel of powerhouse women for a conversation on leadership, resilience, and the importance of lifting others as we climb. Hosted at The Mint Museum on Randolph, this event featured insights
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Your Membership is the Impact By Angela Scholl and Meenakshi Mahajan March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of women throughout history. As we reflect on the power of women’s leadership, we want to extend a special thank you for your Women’s Impact Fund membership. Your membership is the
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Member Spotlight: Jessica Bronzert By Aimee Greeter Hear Jessica’s advice for how to make the most out of Women’s Impact Fund membership. Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? I’m a Master Certified Coach and I own The Sparks Group, an executive coaching and leadership development boutique. Our
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February Lunch and Learn – Elevating Women’s Well-Being: Addressing Opportunities, Inspiring Solutions By Aimee Greeter February’s Lunch & Learn was an informative discussion on the state of women and girls in North Carolina. This session, entitled “Elevating Women’s Well-Being: Addressing Opportunities, Inspiring Solutions,” was held on February 11, both in-person and virtually. It included several
Galentine’s Day Recap: A Night of Connection, Celebration, and Community By Meaghan Dunham Arena The Women’s Impact Fund recently gathered for a heartwarming Galentine’s Day celebration, bringing together a dynamic group of women dedicated to philanthropy and community impact. Hosted in the private event space at Birdsong Brewing in NoDa, the evening was filled with laughter, connection, and
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Stories of Impact: Crittenton By Kristiana Ringer, Development Associate, Crittenton Crittenton was established in 1903 and has served over 45,000 mothers, girls, and children from across North Carolina through our residential programs located in Charlotte. Our mission is to empower women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services. We serve pregnant girls and women
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Women LEAD #1: Breaking Boundaries: Women Taking Control of Wealth and Impact By: Anna Grace Hawkins The first Women LEAD session for 2025, held at the generous Steak 48 in Southpark, was a dynamic discussion on women’s roles in money conversations, investment decisions, and the power to make an impact through these choices. Our panel
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Member Spotlight: Allyson James By Aimee Greeter Find out what quote motivates Allyson and how she chose to become a member. Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? I’m the big sister to a great brother and the proud auntie of two nephews. I’m also a dog
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Stories of Impact: TreesCharlotte By Mandy Ravin, TreesCharlotte Trees are the unsung heroes of our city. They make our lives healthier and happier and are proven to reduce stress, improve social inequities, increase property values, and lower heating and cooling costs. You may see them every day without giving them much thought. Yet the team
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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.
