Meet our 2020-2021 President-Elect: Noelia Sanchez

Noelia Sanchez was born in Harlingen and raised in San Benito. She is a proud graduate of San Benito High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Noelia also earned a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Brownsville in Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owns Thoughts Matter Counseling PLLC. She is starting her eleventh year in education and currently works as a school counselor for HCISD. Noelia joined the Junior League of Harlingen in 2015 and has served on various committees and chaired the Young Women’s Leadership Conference. Noelia was chosen to be a part of the Association of Junior League International’s marketing Unstoppable Campaign in 2018 and featured in their marketing videos. This is her third year serving on the JLH board and is slated to be the President for the 2021-2022 year. Her primary passion is serving children in the community and empowering young women to become their best self. Noelia and her husband Juan Sanchez Jr. have one beautiful baby boy, Juan Andres. She and her husband also own a small business, Card My Yard Harlingen, and enjoy celebrating special moments with their surrounding community.

Why Junior League?

I joined Junior League to learn more about this group of talented women who I noticed would organize large events in our area for good causes. I wanted to learn more about that and wanted to know how I could be involved in these projects. Initially, I was a little worried because I didn't know many of the women. However, that quickly changed. I soon realized that league was not only a great opportunity to help my community, but was the prime example of bettering myself and helping to give young women in our community the tools needed to take on large projects and utilize their leadership skills not only in work place, but in the community as well. Every interaction I have with league, whether it be a meeting, board meeting, committee meeting, volunteer placement, and/or event- I have learned that I am always learning. However, that only motivates me to learn more and model that it's okay not to know everything and that we trust one another with the strengths we do have. Together as an organization we are a powerful group of women and tackle every project we set our sights on. We are unstoppable.

“JLH is a way to contribute to my community while improving my knowledge by working on projects alongside amazing women. Every meeting and function I attend has afforded me the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual and reflect on how I can better be an asset to my community. I know I can always count on the support from a diverse group of women who all want the same goal: make our community the best for all members no matter their background.”-Noelia Sanchez

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