Ansley Howze

Ansley Howze is a mission-driven leader with over a decade of experience advancing strategic partnerships and large-scale community impact initiatives. She currently serves as National Senior Director for Family Reach, an organization supporting urgent financial needs for families fighting cancer, further driving the organization's brand visibility, donor engagement and 30th anniversary celebration. Before joining the Family Reach team this year, Ansley served as Executive Director for the American Heart Association, where she led multi-state markets in fundraising, corporate engagement, and hands-on community health initiatives addressing nutrition security, tobacco prevention, CPR education, and health equity. The American Heart Association funded over $11 million in groundbreaking cardiovascular research in 2025 alone within the CSRA fueling the next life-saving discoveries against heart disease and stroke- the nation's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.  

Earlier in her career, Ansley worked for Kappa Alpha Theta headquarters, where she drove recruitment and membership strategy across North America, welcoming over 7,200 new members annually for the collegiate women's organization, and for the Academy of Country Music in brand integration and strategic partnerships building high-value brand experiences for companies and fans.   

A committed volunteer leader, Ansley has enjoyed serving the Junior League of Savannah, GA in several roles, including Fundraising Vice President, New Member recruitment chair, annual fund chair, and 2024-2025 President, leading up to the organization's centennial. She has served AJLI as a Volunteer Services Specialist and Growth, Engagement & Marketing Specialist, supporting new League establishment and recruitment strategy.  

She currently chairs the Main Street Tybee Board of Directors, promoting economic development, and serves on alumni leadership boards for Belmont University and the University of Georgia. She continues her involvement with Theta as a National Panhellenic Conference Area Advisor supporting collegiate leaders and university partners across the Southeast, and most recently as Fraternity Vice President in her appointment to Theta's international governing board, Grand Council. She has been recognized as a Kappa Alpha Theta 35 Under 35 honoree and was a member of Leadership Savannah Class of 2024. Ansley is grateful for the many key experiences the League has provided and is honored to be recognized among AJLI’s 2026 40 under 40 class!