Staff

The YLC is a volunteer-led organization and employs only four full-time staff members.

After a decade working in marketing communications, Amy Boyle Collins transitioned into the non-profit sector joining the YLC as executive director in 2006. Before that, Amy had spent five years at Logan Marketing where she managed branding and marketing efforts for a host of clients in industries such as hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, banking and non-profits.

During the early part of her career, Amy served as marketing director for the New Orleans Brass Hockey Team in its first two years in the New Orleans Arena. Amy also has worked for Louisiana State University and University of New Orleans Athletics, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation/Super Bowl XXXI Host Committee and Parnassus Communications (now Deveney Communications).   

A native New Orleanian, Amy has always been active in the New Orleans community as a volunteer, supporting organizations and serving on boards for various organizations including: Loyola University Alumni Association, Super Bowl XLVII Public Relations and Media Sub-Committee, Association of Fundraising Professionals/New Orleans Chapter, International Association of Business Communicators, Ad Club of New Orleans, Dress for Success New Orleans, YLC (before joining the staff) and the Catholic Youth Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She also participated in the 2009 Institute of Politics at Loyola University. Most recently, she was appointed by Mayor Mitch Landrieu as a commissioner of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority.              

Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Loyola University New Orleans and a Master's in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University.

Larissa joined the YLC as a staff member in August 2008. As the finance & administration director, Larissa manages financial transactions and records, as well as office management. Larissa also acts as the treasurer for the Toledano Place Condominium Owners Association, a position she has held since May 2005.

Membership Coordinator

Jonnie Honse
jonnie@youngleadershipcouncil.org

Jonnie comes to us from Arkansas, a small town named Mena. Before joining the YLC, Jonnie was a membership coordinator for the Little Rock Realtors Association. She moved to New Orleans in June 2009 and now thinks she's found the best place on Earth. Her responsibilities as the membership coordinator include recruiting and retaining members, managing a database of volunteer information, coordinating meetings and supporting project leaders.

Development Coordinator

Juliana Wilkins
juliana@youngleadershipcouncil.org

Juliana joined the YLC staff in December 2010. A native of Iowa, Juliana worked in development at the Greater New Orleans Foundation and Kent State University prior to coming on board.

As Development Coordinator, Juliana works with YLC board members and staff to develop the fundraising base of the YLC through events, grants, and individual donations.