Momentum is pleased to announce the formation of our inaugural Upward Alumnae Council. The Upward Alumnae Council is the managing body of the Upward Alumnae program and was created to further support the Momentum mission by engaging its membership in three main areas:
- Community service
- Mentoring
- Professional and leadership development
Council members will work together in building the Upward alumnae network, providing educational opportunities for members, and hosting community service and impact initiatives.
Yolanda Johnson, UAC Chair
Meetings for the Council will be held bi-monthly during its inaugural year and is chaired by Yolanda Johnson, Upward Class 1 Alumna and National Director, HR Strategy and Org Development for Encompass Health. In her role as chair, Yolanda will be an ex-officio member of the Momentum Leaders board of directors. Yolanda says she is “excited to serve her Upward Alumnae peers in this capacity and looks forward to opportunities to continue to strengthen women leadership within Birmingham.”
Other Upward Alumnae Council members, serving a two year term, include:
- Sam Knight
- Lauren Leach
- Jamie Lewis
- Melissa Mann
- Kate McCombs
- Denise McFadden
- Carson Phillips
- Alaina Ploski
- Amelia Ricks
- Mo Shorts
- Lee Thrash O’Neil
- Nan Wagner
