Executive board reorganized by Junior League

YOUNGSTOWN — Michele Grant of Boardman has been named by the Junior League of Youngstown as its president for 2009-2009.

Also chosen by the organization were her associate officers: Joanne Nohra Wagner of Warren, president-elect; Danielle Battafarano of Struthers, vice president; Amy Banks of Poland, recording secretary; Atty. Robyn Galitto of Boardman, treasurer; and Susan Berny of Boardman, Phyllis Ricchiuti of Poland and Marilyn Wagmiller of Canfield, sustainer representatives.

Named to head various committees were Lynee Aid-Toss of Poland, nominating; Melanie Angiuli of Boardman, marketing and recruitment; Barbara Banks of Poland and Susan Stewart of Boardman, fund development; Michelle Merkel of Warren and Melissa D’Apolito of Poland, training and education; Battafarano and Helene Sinnreich of Youngstown, research and development; Atty. Anissa Modarelli of Boardman and Shellie Sabel of Poland, provisional; Tara Mady of Poland, in-league communication; Amy Banks, yearbook; Anna Aey of Canfield, Pink Ribbon Tea; Paula Jakubeck of Canfield, mother/daughter brunch; Barbara Banks and Leilani Drake, of Boardman, fall fashion show; and Sinnreich, Kids in the Kitchen.

Biography

Grant has been a member of Junior League since 2003 and has been a volunteer in the Youngstown community for many years. She received a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and a master’s in arts administration from Drexel University. She worked as a fund-raising professional in Philadelphia’s nonprofit, cultural and historical community for 22 years before relocating to the Youngstown area.

Presently Grant is the associate director of development at the Paula and Anthony Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism at Youngstown State University.

Accomplished

The Junior League has been serving the valley for more than 75 years, enhancing and improving the lives of women, children and families. It was instrumental in establishing the Ronald McDonald House, Hope House, Day Break and the Children’s Museum of the Valley.

This year the Junior League is partnering with area service agencies to implement locally the Kids in the Kitchen initiative, a nationwide program of the Association of Junior Leagues that empowers underserved youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and helps reverse the growth of childhood obesity and associated health issues.