Volunteer Extraordinaire
2025-26 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Kelley Frost Businesswoman, Counselor and Civic Leader, Dr. Kelley Frost engages in community activism for mental health issues, advocates for accessibility in education, and supports causes empowering women. She currently owns two businesses: Frosted Home, an interior design business, and maintains a private practice in counseling. She serves as president of Rotary Club of […]
2023-24 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Gladys Montgomery Gladys Montgomery, a distinguished member and Past President of the Junior League of San Antonio, has left an indelible mark through decades of dedicated service, leadership, and mentorship. Her exceptional contributions span various facets of the community, showcasing a commitment to philanthropy, education, and the betterment of the lives of children. Gladys’s Junior […]
2021-23 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Jessie Mathis Kardys Jessie Mathis Kardys is a native San Antonian. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1970. Jessie joined the Junior League in 1972 as a transfer-provisional in Montgomery, Alabama, where her husband served […]
2020-21 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Sharon Bell Seal Sharon Bell Seal is an extraordinary and thoughtful business owner, volunteer, mentor, leader, and a friend to many in our community. During her Junior League of San Antonio career, she led the Admissions/Provisional Class as Chairman, Chairman of Membership Development, and was a Project Supervisor, Board Member at Large, and Sustaining Advisor. Sharon […]
19-20 Volunteer Extraordinaire
KaRynn Kolm O’Connell KaRynn Kolm O’Connell is a San Antonio native. Upon graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in 1983, she then graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 with a bachelor of business administration in finance. She joined the Junior League of San Antonio in 1991 and served as President […]
2018-19 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Gretchen Garceau-Kragh Gretchen Garceau-Kragh exemplifies the true spirit of voluntarism. A Junior League member since 1997, Gretchen served as JLSA President from 2011-2012 and has been a Sustaining Advisor to various League committees and projects since the culmination of her Active membership in 2013. Gretchen’s volunteer experience has touched not just San Antonio but has stretched […]
2017-18 Volunteer Extraordinaire
LISA HOWLETT COHICK Lisa Cohick truly exemplifies what it means to be a Volunteer Extraordinaire. During her Active tenure in the Junior League of San Antonio, she worked with the Metropolitan Opera, Botanical Gardens Nature Camp, Walk San Antonio, Training & Education Committee, and the renowned and beloved Rummage Sale. Lisa continues to be engaged with […]
2016-17 Volunteer Extraordinaire
MRS. ANNA-LAURA HOWELL BLOCK “Each day is a new opportunity to serve others” Anna-Laura Block runs a family-owned environmental business but her passion is volunteering. Thanks to her parents who role modeled the idea of community service, Anna-Laura has volunteered all of her life. When Anna-Laura joined the JLSA she truly felt empowered to take her humanitarianism further. She […]
2015-16 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Rhonda Kolm Calvert Rhonda is a San Antonio native. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. While at UT she was a member of Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, of which she served as President. Rhonda was also awarded the UT Endowed Presidential Scholarship, Hattie W. Hewlett […]
2012-13 Volunteer Extraordinaire
Jeanie Travis Jeanie Travis is a “product of the League.” Of her early League experience, she shares, “I didn’t sit in the back row, waiting to be asked [to do something].” Her outlook is infectious—every task is opportunity; everyone, a resource. “Name someone,” challenges Travis, “and I’ll tell you something I learned from them.” Reflecting […]