The JLW staff support our community through development strategies, financial reporting, placement of members into committees, status of members, and obligation fulfillment. Our staff also provides support for JLW Leaders and administrative support to the Board of Directors while overseeing the creation of the Ballot for approval of JLW Leaders.

Terry Algire, Administrative Director

Terry’s primary responsibilities at the League include supporting JLW development strategies and financial reporting. Her favorite part of her job is having the opportunity to work with members to accomplish JLW’s mission and annual goals.

When not at JLW Headquarters, Terry enjoys running, hiking, literature and history. Terry’s career has focused on community-based nonprofits working with individuals and families to improve literacy skills.

Terry grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and lived in Jacksonville, Florida for 21 years. She has BA in English from the University of Notre Dame of Maryland. Her greatest joy is her family.

Katy Longworth, Membership & Communications Director

Katy provides support for JLW Members in relation to placement, status, dues, transfers, and obligation fulfillment. She also provides administrative support for JLW Leaders. Katy’s favorite part about working at JLW is being able to provide support that allows the JLW volunteers to spend their time and energy in ways that directly impact the DC Community and fulfill the JLW mission.

In her free time, Katy enjoys cooking new recipes, exploring the city, and traveling. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Katy attended Oklahoma State University. She has a BS in Health Education & Promotion with an emphasis on exercise and a Minor in Business Management. Katy was married in 2009 and has lived in Fort Worth, Texas; Amman, Jordan; Arlington, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois in the last 10 years. They welcomed their son, Kaden, in March 2018.

Maura Williams, Operations Coordinator

Maura provides administrative support to staff and JLW members, assists with financial reporting, and serves as a liaison for vendors. Maura is inspired by JLW members’ willingness to use their gifts to empower the greater Washington community. 

Maura was born and raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota and has lived in Montana, Colorado, and now Virginia. She has a degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts with a minor in Political Communications. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends in Alexandria, go for runs on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, or read a novel by the Potomac River. 

Jordan Wiseman, Development & Communications Associate

Jordan provides support for JLW fundraising activities, the JLW website, and member communications. She is continually impressed by JLW members’ dedication to the community and loves working with this group of strong and impactful women. 

Originally from West Virginia, Jordan earned a BA in Art History and History from Wofford College in South Carolina. She moved to the DC area to attend graduate school and has an MA in Arts Management from American University. In her free time, Jordan enjoys visiting art museums, reading short stories, and searching for the best pizza in DC.