Meet JLW’s Newest Staff Member

The Junior League of Washington (JLW) relies on its professional staff in a myriad of ways throughout the League year. As JLW members come together to influence lives and promote change, staff are engaged behind the scenes to ensure our League operates smoothly. family of Russian descent. She is the first generation in her family to be born in the United States. When she was 16 years old, she moved to Washington, DC, to work on Capitol Hill and later attended Howard University.

For the 2019–2020 League year, JLW added a new face to its professional team. Olga Lefbvre, JLW’s new Operations Coordinator, will be responsible for a breadth of clerical duties, such as distribution of mail and facilities management responsibilities, which includes maintaining Headquarters’ tidiness.

Lefbvre’s background is a story of perseverance and hard work. Lefbvre was born and raised in California to a soon as I heard literacy was the main aspect of the Junior League, I was like, yes, automatically, as books have been a large part of my life.” Lefbvre is excited to embrace the JLW Mission and bring new ideas to the League.

“AS SOON AS I HEARD LITERACY WAS THE MAIN ASPECT OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE, I WAS LIKE, YES, AUTOMATICALLY, AS BOOKS HAVE BEEN A LARGE PART OF MY LIFE.”

When describing what drew her to work for the League, Lefbvre stated, “As

As she grows in the Operations Coordinator position, Lefbvre looks forward to rolling up her sleeves and getting involved in League activities. She says, “I absolutely love coming to work,

Olga Lefbvre, JLW’s new Operations Coordinator

and I love being a part of something that’s larger than me.” Lefbvre is also looking forward to working on the many new changes happening around the League.

Next time you are at headquarters, stop by and welcome Lefbvre to JLW! She has a famous chocolate cake recipe, loves to read, and is fluent in Russian. •