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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Stories of Impact: Three Bone Theatre By Three Bone Theatre Three Bone Theatre is Charlotte’s home for the best of adult contemporary theatre. Our mission is to use great theatre as a catalyst for conversation and change in our community. We are committed to producing high-quality plays that empower audiences and artists. Founded in 2012
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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.
