Meet Our Board of Directors
A volunteer at heart, Michelle has most recently served our community with the National Parks Service through her work with The Freedom Riders National Monument. Previously, she has volunteered with Relay for Life (Committee Member & Survivor Chair), 2nd Chance (Board of Directors), Girl Scouts (Troop Leader), ARC of Calhoun & Cleburne Counties (puppeteer), Actors' Community Playhouse, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA of Calhoun County, and coached multiple cheerleading programs throughout the years. Michelle is currently active with CAST Theatre (previous Board of Directors, Directorial Team, & Performer) where she was awarded the prestigious Edyl Ayers Award and the Presidents Award, Alabama Master Gardeners, and the Alzheimer's Association (walk planning committee) . Michelle was a member of the 2020 Leadership Cleburne County class and a 2022 member of the Leadership Calhoun County class. Michelle joined the League in 2017 and served as VP of Community Impact during the 2018 year, VP of Public Relations from 2020-2022, and President-Elect during the 2022-2023 year. She was awarded the Presidents Award for the 21-22 and 22-23 League years. A former all-star cheerleading coach at Cheaha Cheer & Tumble, Michelle is employed with Auburn University as the Administrative Associate at Cleburne County Extension Office. She brings over 18 years experience in Marketing and Social Media design to our board. A member of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (where she serves on Altar Guild, teaches Children's Chapel, and is a member of the National Order of the Daughters of the King), she enjoys spending time with her husband and five year old son, and being the neighborhood cat lady.
Katrina Heath, Treasurer
Katrina is blessed to have a deep love for family & GOD. She has been married to my husband (Jason) since 1994 and they have two handsome & intelligent sons (Jalen & Brandon). Mrs. Heath graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work, and has worked as a Licensed Social Worker for well over twenty-five years. Katrina's passion in volunteering has allowed her the opportunity to become a member of Junior League of Anniston/ Calhoun since 2019, where she is currently serving as the Treasurer for the 2023-2024 service year. Mrs. Heath held the position as Treasurer-Elect for the previous service year. Katrina says that she is thankful to be affiliated with a wonderful organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives & make communities better!
Lauren Freeman, Secretary
Lauren Ledbetter grew up in Calhoun County and graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She graduated from the Birmingham School of Law in 2012 and has been practicing law since then in Calhoun County and surrounding counties. Prior to moving back to Calhoun County, she worked in different law firms in Jefferson, Etowah, and Calhoun Counties. In 2014, she opened her own firm, The Law Office of Lauren Ledbetter Freeman, LLC, where she primarily focuses on family, juvenile, and criminal law. Prior to joining the Junior League of Anniston-Calhoun, Lauren became a member of the Board of Directors for Second Chance, Inc (2016-2020), and the Board of Directors for Compass- New Directions Piedmont (2019-2022), and presently as Advisory Legal Counsel. In 2017, she joined Junior League and immediately began participating in all aspects of the Community Impact Committee. For the 2018-2019 league year, she served as a co-chair for the Girls Graduate (G2) program and was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award. Because of her work in the juvenile courts, the Girls Graduate (G2) program was important to her as its primary focus was to help all at-risk girls graduate from high school. Lauren is currently a member of the Advisory Board for SIFE at JSU College of Business and a member of Northside Baptist Church. She has a daughter, Chloe, and in her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her dogs Olive and Ozzie.
Tiffany Moore, President Elect
Tiffany Moore is a native of Guntersville, Alabama, and a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences- Dietetics. While at JSU, she was a 3-year member of the Marching Ballerinas, served as President and Vice-President of the Student Dietetics Association, and was a member of the Family and Consumer Science Association. She earned her master’s degree from the University of West Alabama and recently completed her Educational Specialist Degree in Adult Education at Auburn University. Auburn University has employed her with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for 18 years, serving as County Extension Coordinator for ten years. Additionally, Tiffany serves as director of Leadership Randolph County and Youth Leadership Randolph, Randolph County Family & Consumer Science Advisory Board member, and Jacksonville State University Family & Consumer Science Advisory Board. Tiffany is also active with the Marching Ballerina Alumni Chapter. She has 2 fur children, Sassy and Velvet, and enjoys traveling, cooking, DIY crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
Kawanna Cole, Treasurer Elect
Kawanna brings with her an extensive Program Manager and Budget Analyst background through her professional experience at Anniston Army Depo Department of Defense. Her previous outside community involvement includes service with the Talledega Junior Welfare League from December of 2017 through December 2019, and she was a part of the JLAC Provisional Class of 2022-2023. During her first year, Kawanna served on the Fundraising and Development Committee, and was elected Treasurer Elect for the 2024-2025 League year. Kawanna is also taking on the role of procurement and grants for our organization.
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