Dedicated Advocate for Empowerment, Justice, & Community Impact.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

As the 86th President of the Junior League of Washington (JLW) in its 112th year, Charlyn Stanberry oversees an organization of over 2,300 members advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.  For the 2024-2025 league year, Charlyn has encouraged JLW to S.H.I.N.E., Serve the Community, Honor our Mission, Expand our Impact, Nurture the Next Generation, and Empower our Members. She has contributed to JLW in roles such as President-Elect, Strategic Sustainability Council Director, Ways and Means Council Director, Adult Community Placements Council Director and Leadership Institute Chair to name a few. Additionally, she represented JLW in the 2024 Leadership Greater Washington cohort and was named to the Inaugural Top 40 Under 40 Class for the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON

NATIONAL BAR
ASSOCIATION

As Vice President of Regions & Affiliates for the National Bar Association (NBA), Charlyn Stanberry plays a vital role in supporting the nation's oldest and largest network of Black American attorneys and judges. She serves on the NBA's Board of Governors, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the legal profession and advocating for justice. Charlyn's involvement underscores her dedication to empowering the Black legal community and fostering impactful connections across the organization's regions and affiliates. Additionally, she has served multiple terms as the Legislation Committee Chair drafting the NBA’s legislative agenda and serving as liaison to Capitol Hill.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC

As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Charlyn Stanberry embodies the organization's commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Her involvement reflects her dedication to uplifting communities and empowering women, aligned with AKA’s mission to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards. Through her active participation, Charlyn contributes to the sorority's legacy of making a positive impact on society and has served as a Past Leadership Fellows Graduate.

Current
Boards & Councils

  • National Bar Association PAC - Board of Directors

  • Public Affairs Council - Board of Directors

  • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. - Corporate Advisory Council

  • Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association - Alumni Advisory Board

  • The White Dress Project, Inc. - Advisory Council

  • Florida International University - President’s Council

  • UCF Washington, DC Alumni Council- Member at Large

  • American Bar Association-Forum on Communications Law - Diversity Committee Co-Chair

Former Affiliations

Federal Communications Commission
Communications Equity and Diversity Council

Washington Bar Association Educational Foundation
President and Vice President

GWAC Foundation
Board of Directors 

Change Machine
Board of Directors and Governance Committee Co-Chair

New Leaders Council
Washington, DC Chapter Co-Director

BalletNova Center for Dance
Board of Directors

American Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division
Leadership Academy Graduate

Women in Government Relations
Telecom, Tech & IP Task Force Co-Chair

Arlington, Virginia- County
Tenant-Landlord Commission

BMe Community Vanguard Fellowship
Social Determinants of Health Fellow

National Women’s History Museum
Council XIX Member

Congressional Tech Staff Association
Board of Directors

 American Constitution Society-DC Chapter
Constitution in the Classroom Committee

Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy
Board Secretary

Binding Abilities and Resources Center, Inc.
Board of Directors

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
National Leadership Fellows Coach

Southern University’s Human Jukebox
Advisory Board