Model Behavior: Jade Sampson

Jade Sampson, a Nashville native, consultant, wife and mother of three, was first introduced to the Junior League of Nashville (JLN) through a mentor in 2010, and she was instantly inspired by the remarkable impact JLN had on the community. The incredible 102-year-old legacy of JLN boldly and courageously serving our city’s women and children over the last century “sealed the deal” for Jade.

A group of visionary women founded JLN in 1922, and their first community project was the Junior League Home for Crippled Children — a rehabilitation hospital for children with polio. In 1970, that facility merged with the then-new Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, now Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, which remains a major focus of JLN philanthropy. JLN has also founded many important community resources, such as the Nashville Children’s Theatre, Renewal House, Our Kids Center and JLN Children’s Services.

Jade has held a plethora of positions with JLN. She helped develop its mentorship program, served as the inaugural chair of the DEI steering committee and helped grow JLN’s partnership with Young Leaders Council. “Jade has been a member of the JLN for almost 15 years and served in critical roles such as vice president of operations, treasurer, board member and most recently, the 102nd president,” says Allie Reed, current JLN president. “She is the epitome of service leadership and grace.” 

Whether it’s through her boutique HR consulting firm, Silverline Strategic Partners, or her work with JLN and other nonprofit organizations, Jade loves leaning into service in whatever way she can be most impactful. She is known to say, “If you can’t see it, you can’t be it.” And she firmly believes in empowering people, in both her vocation and avocation, to pursue their dreams.

“I absolutely love that at the core of our JLN mission, we are advancing women’s leadership,” says Jade. “My term as JLN president has been one of my life’s greatest honors. It’s so exciting for JLN to be included in Model Behavior’s 20th anniversary, as thousands of JLN members have demonstrated ‘model behavior’ over the last 102 years of our history.”

Dress: Belle Badgley Mischka 

Earrings: Florit + Fauna

Bracelets: Model’s own

Shoes: Model’s own