The WPB Executive Committee serves as the organization’s advocacy leaders and are invited to participate by the Dean of the College of Human Sciences. The WPB Executive Committee will be led by a president and two vice presidents plus 12 to 15 at-large member representatives. All WPB membership and partnership levels are eligible to serve in the at-large positions, with at least one position reserved for a Phil or Phil Jr. member. The WPB Executive Committee is responsible for advocating for the organization within their circles of influence, suggesting educational programming topics and helping to secure speakers, participating with mentoring initiatives, and identifying potential new members and partners.
Pictured above are the first seven ladies that served as President of the Executive Committee. Women’s Philanthropy Board Presidents:
• 2025-2027 Karyn Uptain, Birmingham, Alabama
• 2023-2025 Joanne Schrantz, Auburn, Alabama
• 2021-2023 Beth Thorne Stukes, Jasper, Alabama
• 2019-2021 Leah Dubberly, Montgomery, Alabama
• 2017-2019 Dess Feick, Birmingham, Alabama
• 2015-2017 Sandy Coaker, Montgomery, Alabama
• 2013-2015 Charlotte Gaston, Montgomery, Alabama
• 2011-2013 Sue Groce, Montgomery, Alabama
• 2009-2011 Margaret Bentley, Oneonta, Alabama
• 2007-2009 Sally Jones Hill, Florida
• 2004-2007 Darlene Woodall Allen, Illinois
• 2002-2004 Sandy Logan, Birmingham, Alabama
