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Member Spotlight: Christiane Felts

By Kate Jostworth

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

I am a native Charlottean (very rare to find) and became a member of WIF in 2017 when I moved back to North Carolina with my husband following a few other stops along the East Coast. After serving on the Grants and Finance Committees for a few years, I have served on the Board for the past two as incoming then chair of the Finance Committee and as Treasurer. Professionally, I am a technology investor at Pamlico Capital and mom to four-year-old Blair and two-year-old Charlie.

What makes our purpose or mission meaningful to you?

Bringing together the power of collective giving and a focus on my hometown could not be more meaningful for me. The impact of one individual on an organization or a community can be great, but it cannot match what a group of thoughtful, resolute women can do together.

What energizes/ motivates you?

Being around smart, enthusiastic people who love what they do. They inspire me to be better. Of course, nothing tops the stress relief of an amazing play list on my beloved Peloton!

What are you the most excited about for the upcoming year?

I feel honored and excited to serve on the Board during WIF’s 20th anniversary year. There are so many exciting things in store for this organization this year and it is a privilege to help play a role in that.

Advice to make the most out of your Women’s Impact Fund membership?

Join a committee! It is a fantastic way to meet other fellow members and get a closer, behind-the-scenes look at how WIF operates.

What is your favorite restaurant or activity in Charlotte?

I love cheering on Charlotte sports teams, enjoying a cozy meal at my favorite restaurant Stagioni, and “scooting” or biking down the Charlotte greenways with my children.

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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.