Who is our next president?

No, I'm not talking about Obama or McCain. I'm talking about Mary Ellen Wiederwohl - the next President of the Junior League of Louisville. Mary Ellen takes the reigns June 1st so I thought I'd let you know a little bit about her.

Mary Ellen Wiederwohl is the Assistant Director of MML&K Government Solutions, a lobbying and government relations firm based in Frankfort, KY. She joined MML&K with a background as chief legislative aide for the Senate Majority Floor Leader and later as a lobbyist and public relations director of the state Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), Kentucky’s state teacher preparation and certification agency.

Mary Ellen is a native Kentuckian; she was born in Louisville and grew up in Meade County. Mary Ellen is also a first generation American; her father immigrated to this country from Europe after World War II. Mary Ellen graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Louisville with a major in music. She has performed with numerous ensembles including the Louisville Youth Orchestra and the Louisville Chorus. She resides in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood with her Great Pyrenees and two cats.

As for JLL, Mary Ellen joined our organization in 1999. In her decade in the League, she has held numerous leadership and committee positions, including VP of Communications, Membership Mentor/Placement, Public Affairs Chair, and Membership Training Chair.

Mary Ellen has been a great asset on the board and I know she will be a great leader for the League's 89th year!