Transfer Spotlight Kimberly Young

By: Hayden Pigott

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Job: Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, USAA

How long have you lived in Charlotte?

August 2022

What league did you transfer from?

Junior League of Akron (JLA)

What is your favorite Junior League memory?

There are many! However, it would be when I was elected to serve as the 65th president of the Junior League of Akron and the first black woman to hold the position in the more than 90-year history of JLA.

How has your membership in the Junior League impacted your personal and/or professional life?

I’ve been a member of chapters in the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) for about 11 years.

I’ve met some great women and developed long-standing friendships and connections. Professionally, I have used my volunteer training and leadership development learned through JL trainings to help strengthen me as a leader, which in turn has assisted me in moving up the ladder within organizations.

What is your current placement in the JLC (if you have one)?

I’m currently double-placed on Digi-Bridge and Promising Pages.

What advice would you give to Provisional Members?

You get what you put in. Be as involved as you can to make the most out of the experience.

What are you most looking forward to in the JLC this year?

I’m looking forward to meeting more League members and learning more about the city of Charlotte.

What has been your favorite “discovery” since moving to Charlotte?

Oh, there are far too many to name! Great food options and awesome weather! What more could I ask for?