Meet the Newest Members of the Alumnae Board

 

We’re thrilled to welcome the newest members of the St. Mary’s Alumnae Board. Leslie Darling '84, Louise Chandler Biedenharn '01, Caroline Landaiche ’18, and Sabrina Spence ’18 will join the board this month.

The group is tasked with fostering a strong, engaged alumnae community that supports the school’s mission, students, and each other. Through connection and collaboration, the Board encourages lifelong involvement with St. Mary’s across generations.

Get to know our newest members! 

 

Louise Chandler Biedenharn ’01

Louise Chandler Biedenharn ’01 is an attorney at Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C., in the areas of business litigation, health care liability defense, and personal injury defense. A graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Memphis School of Law, she has 15 years of experience working as an attorney throughout Memphis and Greenville, SC. Lousie credits St. Mary’s emphasis on leadership, character, and academic excellence with helping shape her career and building her confidence. Now a St. Mary’s parent herself, she’s proud to serve and give back to a community that continues to impact her and her daughters’ lives.

“I want to support St. Mary’s because it teaches girls to be good citizens and to be curious learners,” she said. “My daughters go to St. Mary's, and I get to be reminded of the sweetest traditions in the Early Childhood Center and Lower School and of the school's emphasis on building the character of each individual girl. St. Mary's really is for girls, for life.”
 

 

Leslie Darling ’84

Leslie Darling ’84 is a seasoned advertising and market research professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. Currently serving as Business Development Director at Dynata, she uses her skills to develop sales strategies and help major brands measure the impact of their campaigns. She credits St. Mary’s with providing the foundation of confidence, faith, and integrity that has guided her through every stage of life. Now, as a member of the Alumnae Board, she’s excited to give back to the school that continues to shape who she is today.

“I wanted to give back to St. Mary’s and be involved in a more meaningful way in this community that I hold very dear,” Leslie said. “I'm so grateful to have attended St. Mary’s and look forward to working with others on the Alumnae Board to continue to improve and grow St. Mary’s so that future girls can have the chance to experience this amazing school.”

 

 

Sabrina Spence ’18

As a poet, educator, and arts organizer, Sabrina Spence ’18 has a passion for storytelling and community building. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, focusing on poetry, from the University of Memphis. She plans to pursue a career in academia and develop her craft of poetry. Deeply shaped by her time at St. Mary’s, she values the school’s commitment to growth, curiosity, and self-discovery.

“I’m excited to serve on the Alumnae Board because as a young, Black alumna, I believe I'll be able to bring a different perspective to the Board that aligns with the growingly diverse pool of SMS alumnae,” Sabrina said. “Serving in this role affords me the opportunity to support the institution that poured so much into me during my 12 years as a Turkey.”

 

 

Caroline Landaiche ’18

 

Caroline Landaiche ’18 earned her degree in communication arts, specializing in public relations and advertising, from Spring Hill College. Currently, she works in the Marketing and Communications department at the University of Memphis, focusing on communications and events. She deeply values the warm and lasting spirit of St. Mary’s and is excited to help strengthen the connections across the St. Mary’s community.

“I am really excited to contribute to cultivating the St. Mary's spirit!” Caroline said.