Junior Board
Started in 2010, the Junior Board is a group of dedicated junior patrons who seek to increase awareness and involvement among their peers. They aim to increase diversity here at the Gardens, and host events and classes to achieve their goals and to help us fulfill our mission. Interested in being a part of the Junior Board or serving on one of its committees? Learn more and fill out the brief nomination form below! New members are chosen in June and December.
Quick Facts
about the Junior Board Nomination Form
for the Junior Board Goals & Expectations
for the Junior Board
Explore this website for upcoming events and classes!
Get exclusive invitations and discounts to Junior Board events and classes by becoming a
Young Professional or Student member today! Click here to join online.
2018 Junior Board Members
Officers
President
Ian Dexter
Vice-President
LaDonna Gaines
Secretary
Miracle Reese
Education Chair
Laura Wise
Special Events Co-Chairs
Tuwanda Richardson
Development Co-Chairs
Emily Kent Donovan
Members-at-Large
Matthew Burrow
Nicole Caston
Jessica Cohen
Mary Frances Colley
Zachary Daniel
Lauren Gentry
Stirling Hutchins
Matthew Kenny
Phill Mims
Marguerite Morris
Christy Perdue
James Pickle
Sarah Price
Elizabeth Roth
How do I become a member of the Junior Board?
- Nominations are accepted year-round with voting held each December and June. The Junior Board may not exceed 25 members, so candidacy is highly competitive. To apply, simply complete and submit this nomination form.
- Questions and nominations should be submitted to Director of Communications and Marketing Mindy Keyes Black at 205.414.3960 or mblack@bbgardens.org.
- To receive exclusive invitations and discounts to Junior Board events and classes, become a Young Professional or Student member today! Click here for membership benefits or to join online.