In recent months, we've gotten in the habit of rolling out new programs and initiatives, such as our Monthly Kibbitz and the Immigrant Rights Working Group. We are delighted to continue in that spirit by introducing a new recurring blog segment: CJJ Member Spotlight.

CJJ is a big community. Our footprint stretches from the smokey mountains of Asheville to the sandy beaches of Wilmington. Our multi-racial, multi-generational, inclusive, pluralistic collective is thousands strong. And we all have stories to tell.

From time to time, the Member Spotlight segment will focus in on one of our fellow CJJ members and their stories. In our inaugural Member Spotlight, we couldn't be happier to shine the light on CJJ Board Co-Chair, Rochelle Sparko.