Today we’d like to introduce you to Jil Littlejohn Bostick.
Hi Jil, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m a proud daughter of Atlanta who found purpose in service and strategy. My journey started at Wofford college when I interned at Milliken in textile manufacturing, thinking I’d pursue a career in global business. But my heart kept leading me toward community impact. I came to Greenville, SC, and became the youngest person serving on Greenville City COuncil and the first African American woman to lead the YWCA Greenville and Urban League of the Upstate. Those experiences taught me the power of policy, proximity, and people.
From there, I built a career that blends public service, nonprofit leadership, and corporate responsibility. Today, I serve as Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion at Winnebago Industries and Executive Director of our Corporate Foundation. I also get to mentor rising leaders, speak on national stages, and contribute to boards that are reshaping access to the outdoors and building equity into everyday life.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road has never been smooth but I’ve learned to make peace with the hills and the valleys. I’ve been underestimated, overextended, and at times the only one in the room who looked or thought like me. There were moments I questioned whether I was doing enough or whether I belonged at certain tables.
Losing my father at a pivotal point in my career was a personal low that forced me to recalibrate my definition of success. And more recently, like many high achieving women, I had to learn how to prioritize my health and wholeness, not just my resume.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I lead corporate impact strategy across sustainability, philanthropy, and inclusion and I specialize in making sure those efforts are authentic, aligned with business goals, and grounded in community needs. I’m known for building initiatives that create measurable outcomes and meaningful change, from employee resource groups to nationwide grantmaking.
What I’m most proud of is creating space for others. Whether it’s helping launch an outdoor event for underrepresented communities or mentoring a young leader navigating corporate culture, I try to leave the door open behind me. What sets me apart is that I bring both head and heart to the work. I can read a budget and the room, and I believe love and leadership are not opposites.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
Don’t shrink. The world will try to tell you that you’re too much or not enough, sometimes on the same day. The most important lesson I’ve learned is to stay rooted in purpose. Titles change. Circumstances shift. But when you lead from who you are and not just what you do, you’ll always be in alignment. And that’s where the real impact happens.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jilbostick.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillittlejohnbostick/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JilSpeaks
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlbostick/
