Jane Hoffmann worked in the Financial Services industry for 40 years, providing senior leadership in the areas of compliance, risk management, and change management. As a volunteer in her community, she is passionate about ensuring people understand their civic responsibilities and attain financial literacy. Jane volunteered with Junior Achievement (aimed at youth) throughout her career and delivered Bank of American’s Better Money Habits™ Program to both youth and adults multiple times a year in Charlotte.

She retired from Bank of America in 2021, and joined the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg the same year. Jane, accompanied by 10 volunteers, rejuvenated the Civics 101 Program, a premier program the League has offered since 1995 that had been suspended during Covid. Offered in 2022 as virtual only, with five sessions including a new Media session, subsequent years have provided both in-person and virtual options to participants, as well as further innovation to the content and speakers. Jane also joined the Board of Directors in 2021, participated in the Budget Committee three years in a row, volunteered at many Voter Services and Public Education events each year, coordinated the documentation of our local League history since 2000 which can be found on the League’s website, and played a key role in the consultant-led Organization Self-Assessment conducted by the Board in 2023.

Jane and her family have lived in Huntersville since 2001.

Mary joined LWVCM in 2023 as Membership Engagement Chair and a Board Member. Prior to her move to Charlotte in 2022, she had been a League member in Illinois since 2016 and served as Co-Chair for both the Student Government Leaders and Fair Elections action teams. Other past Board experience includes serving on the Executive Boards of New Trier Booster Club and various PTOs and PTAs.

Stacey Jenkins is a dedicated advocate for civic engagement and public service, bringing both passion and expertise to her work with the League of Women Voters since 2021. For the past four years, she has played an instrumental role in supporting the League’s Civics 101 program, an initiative designed to educate citizens on the workings of local government and empower them to actively participate in the democratic process. Beyond her commitment to civic education, Stacey also serves as Chair of the Mecklenburg County Information Services Technology Advisory Committee, where she leverages her strategic insight to enhance technological accessibility and efficiency in local governance.

A graduate of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia with an MBA, and Carnegie Mellon University with a BA, Stacey combines her academic background with her deep-rooted dedication to community impact. Residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and two beloved rescue dogs, she balances her professional and civic commitments with a strong personal connection to her community. Whether advancing public understanding through Civics 101 or shaping technology policy in Mecklenburg County, Stacey remains committed to fostering informed participation and positive change.

Dr. Susan B. Harden is an Associate Professor of Education at UNC Charlotte and the Director for the Civic Minor in Urban Youth and Communities. Susan is a teacher educator and expert on civic engagement. Susan teaches students to be community change agents and places them in schools and nonprofits for internships. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching, with a concentration in Cultural Studies from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Susan also served the community as a Mecklenburg County Commissioner for District 5 from 2018-2020. Susan is the first tenured faculty member to hold a significant public office while on faculty at UNC Charlotte. Susan was awarded the Order of the Hornet in 2021 which is the county’s highest award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions specifically to the citizens of Mecklenburg County.

Susan joined the LWVCM in 2017, served as Secretary from 2020-2021, and currently serves as Treasurer.

Lucy Kempton worked as a high school library director in Illinois for almost 30 years. Her educational background includes a MLS in Library and Information Science and an MS in Education with a focus on School Leadership. In addition to budgeting and other administrative duties, she worked closely with classroom teachers to teach research skills to students and created professional development classes for teachers and other staff members. Volunteer activities after retirement have focused on environmental issues and more recently the League of Women Voters. She currently serves as vice-president of the Charlotte-Piedmont chapter of Wild Ones, a group that educates the public on the environmental impact of native plants.

Lucy joined the League of Women Voters in 2023 and is active with the Environment Team. She is coordinator of the BKD (Be, Know, Do) group. Lucy has lived in Charlotte since 2017 and has two children and three grandchildren.

Gillian Murrell is a brand builder with strategic partnerships management (American Cancer Society/Keys of Hope, Food Network), brand management (Campbell Soup Co., Crayola), product management (Coats – Craft Products), brand licensing (Boy Scouts of America, Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonists from Politico, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer and Comic Strips: Frank and Ernest, and Speedbump), digital and traditional marketing communications expertise (Extended Stay America Corporate). She has leadership experience and skills obtained working on iconic Fortune 500 and nonprofit brands.

Gillian’s volunteering includes: USTA Team Captain, Board Representative to Charlotte Ladies Tennis Interclub, LWVCM Civics 101 Team, and LWVCM Communications Team.

B.A. American Studies Mount Holyoke College
M.B.A. UNC – Kenan Flagler School of Business

Cate Stadelman, PMP (retired), has more than 25 years of experience as a project manager. In her career she managed projects in systems, process improvement, risk management, policy, and methodology.

Cate became a Board member in 2018 and is the outgoing Secretary. She has worked with LWVCM in voter registration, fair elections, development of policies and job descriptions, and women’s issues. She is excited about continuing to support the local League as it grows. Cate and her husband have lived for more than forty years in Charlotte. They have two children and three grandchildren.

For more than 40 years Linda Traum worked as a social worker with children and youth and their families, and later as a college professor. Her social work experience ranged from direct service, supervision, grant management, training, and consultation. Linda worked with culturally diverse populations in homes, hospitals, mental health centers, schools, and community centers. Linda returned to graduate school at the age of 50 to pursue a Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies, and then taught Early Childhood Development and Learning at Central Michigan University. Throughout her professional career she was an advocate for people of all ages who had limited resources, and who often went unnoticed by elected officials.

After retirement in 2020, Linda moved with her husband of 36 years to Charlotte and joined LWVCM. She has served the League in many roles since, including member, co-chair of the Education Action Team, First Vice President, Co-President, and Voter Services Chair. Linda has two grown children and three wonderful granddaughters. She also has two kittens and a senior cat. Linda is a lifelong learner and in her leisure time she loves to engage in art, nature, and travel. It is her experience that knowledge is gained through sharing ideas with others, reflecting on shared experiences and considering diverse perspectives. Linda looks forward to continuing her work with LWVCM as we collaborate and accomplish new goals.

Carol grew up in Laurel Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. and received a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland. Following college, she moved to St. Louis, MO where she had a 25+ year career in retailing with the May Department Stores and Macy’s Department Stores, rising to become the SVP General Merchandise Manager of Women’s Apparel. In 2010, Carol moved to Charlotte, NC to join Belk Department Stores as VP of Planning for Women’s Apparel. She retired in 2014.

Carol has kept busy over the last 10 years, working to advance education equity through her work with the Augustine Literacy Project as a weekly tutor and Classroom Central as a weekly free-store volunteer. She joined the League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg in 2022 as a member of the Education Action Team. She joined the LWVCM Board in 2024. Carol is married and has two grown children that both live in the Midwest, and a golden retriever named Gordon.