Life Through Another Lens: Lauren Austin

“Life Through Another Lens” features stories of our members, in their own words, shedding light on how weexperience the world and the NYJL through different lenses informed by our individual cultural identities. As we reflect on the last year, and how the pandemic forced us to change the way we live and volunteer, we invited NYJL volunteers […]

Life Through Another Lens: Raven Carter

“Life Through Another Lens” features stories of our members, in their own words, shedding light on how we experience the world and the NYJL through different lenses informed by our individual cultural identities. As we reflect on the last year, and how the pandemic forced us to change the way we live and volunteer, we invited NYJL […]

Life Through Another Lens: Charlene Chuang

“Life Through Another Lens” features stories of our members, in their own words, to shed light on how we experience the world and the NYJL through different lenses informed by our individual cultural identities. On the occasion of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Charlene Chuang shares her perspective. What prompted you to become a member […]

Life Through Another Lens: Contessa Officer

“Life Through Another Lens” brings the stories of our members, in their own words, shedding light on how we experience the world and the NYJL through different lenses, informed by our individual cultural identities. This article has been lightly edited for clarity. What prompted you to become a member of the New York Junior League […]