As I begin my year as President of Seeds of Strength, I am filled with gratitude for the strong foundation built by the leaders who have come before us. Their vision, dedication, and careful planning have positioned our organization for continued growth and impact.
This year, my vision is simple: build on our strengths, empower our volunteers, and deepen our impact in the community. We have an exceptional team of Board members, Committee Chairs, and volunteers whose talents and ideas will help guide our work.
Seeds of Strength was founded on the belief that together we can accomplish more than any one of us could alone. By pooling our resources, ideas, talents, and passion for giving, we create a collective impact that reaches far beyond what individual efforts can achieve. That same spirit of collaboration will guide us this year as we work together toward our strategic goals and continue strengthening our organization.
Our focus will remain on thoughtful grantmaking, meaningful member engagement, strong governance, and responsible stewardship of our resources. At the same time, we will continue exploring opportunities to strengthen Seeds of Strength for the future while staying true to our mission and values.
Seeds of Strength has always been about women coming together to make a difference. I look forward to partnering with each of you as we continue that important work and create another year of generosity, connection, and community impact.
Together, We Will Build on Our Strengths and Expand Our Impact.
Jo Annah Potts
President 2026-2027
-Reprinted from the July 2026 Newsletter