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Shepherd Center
Junior Committee

Shepherd Center logo with the words "Junior Committee" underneath

Four members from Shepherd Center's Junior Committee smile as they serve food to patients and their families in the Secret Garden.

Our Mission

Junior Committee is a dynamic group of professionals that are committed to advancing Shepherd Center’s efforts to help people with temporary or permanent disabilities rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity through patient support, fundraising, network building and community engagement opportunities.

Seven members from the Shepherd Center Junior Committee board pose for a photo at a networking event in a local art gallery in Atlanta

Our Team

Members are highly ambitious professionals looking to make an impact in their community. Together, they raise more than $30,000 – an ambitious annual fundraising goal – and work to increase engagement and awareness of Shepherd Center throughout Atlanta through fundraising events and other special projects.

Member Requirements

Shepherd Center Junior Committee members must meet the following requirements:

  • Serve as a community ambassador for Shepherd Center’s mission and programs through recruitment, social media, and more;
  • Commit to at least one volunteer opportunity;
  • Pay an annual $75 membership fee;
  • Raise an annual minimum give/get of at least $250 through corporate match, event ticket sales, family donations, and personal contributions;
  • Actively participate by attending meetings, social events, and monthly volunteer opportunities March through November.

Any questions about membership? Contact us anytime.

Upcoming Events

March 2025

13

Member Kickoff Event

April 2025

16

On-campus, Tour Shepherd Center!

May 2025

22

Off-campus Happy Hour

June 2025

7

Ice Cream Social

18

On-campus, Guest Speakers!

July 2025

17

Off-campus Happy Hour

September 2025

6

Signature Event

October 2025

11

Patient Cookout

16

Off-campus Happy Hour

November 2025

19

On-campus, Member Activity!

2025 Executive Board

Presidents

Virginia Brown
Lollie Davis

Membership & Membership Events Vice Presidents

Charlie Stewart
George Stradtman

Fundraising & Sponsorships
Vice Presidents

Daniel Whitaker
Caroline Williams

Volunteers & Events
Vice President

Grayson Martin
Lily Chubb

Social Media & Public Relations
Vice Presidents

Jennifer Kiser
JJ Brown