Today we are pleased to share updates and next steps related to our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) working groups. You may recall, in our
We kicked off this year’s Women LEAD series with an inspiring and thought-provoking session with Rosie Molinary. In this session, we explored intentional decision-making in
The resettlement of Afghanistan refugees and Charlotte’s affordable housing crisis – these two topics do not have an obvious tie, but they have a huge
It was a beautiful Saturday morning. WIF members, friends and family gathered to meet with Zack Wyatt, CEO of Carolina Farm Trust (WIF 2021 grantee)
Be close to the causes you serve. Rather than simply checking a numerical box, we need to ask ourselves, how are we supporting the people
Think globally, act locally. It’s a simplified message but it sums up the theme of this year’s Social Hour for Social Issues event where Women’s
On Tuesday, October 5, and Thursday, October 7, members were invited to join a discussion about the book titled Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous wisdom to heal
Attending arts events, following artists on social media, and buying local art are all great ways to individually support the arts. Artists davita galloway and
Dark chocolate, a fairy godmother, Acapulco, equity, and trust-based philanthropy. What connects these things? A wide-ranging and delightful conversation between Dianne Bailey, Chair of Women’s
We have all noticed that our communities are increasingly divided along racial, political,religious, and class lines. Social media, narrowed media feeds and polarization reinforces ourpreexisting
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.
