Founded in 1953, the Lafayette Juniors is a nonprofit organization comprised of local women who come together to raise funds and offer service in support of other nonprofits that serve children, families and seniors in need throughout Contra Costa and the broader San Francisco Bay Area.
Over the past 25 years alone, the Lafayette Juniors – through the dedication of members and the generosity of partners, sponsors and participants – have raised over $1 Million for more than 50 Bay Area nonprofit groups. The Lafayette Juniors is also a proud member of the The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Our diverse membership includes educators, stay-at-home mothers, executives, artists, attorneys, financial advisors and entrepreneurs. We leverage this breadth of talent and experience to make impactful contributions to our community and make lasting friendships while doing so!
current membership
Stephanie Anderson
Adrienne Buhmann
Vernita Chudasama
Kimberly Dasse *
April Divakaruni *
Tanya English
Azadeh Esmaeili
Debbie Espino *
Lisa Furtado
Natalie Gardiner *
Liz Johannesen
Tealin Kelemen *
Cayla Kitayama
Donya Ladunga
Alexis Mapel
Catherine Mesgar
Teresa O’Brien Nguyen
Amy Pasek
Kendal Redd *
Ashley Rochford*
Sophie Schulz *
Jennifer Scott *
Krista Seiden *
Erica Shepard*
Kristina Statnikova*
Juila Surges-Boskovich,
Danielle Yada
* 2025/2026 Board Members