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National CANDIDATE PROFILES MARY BREAUX WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

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NationalCANDIDATE

P R O F I L E S

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTINTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

INSIDE This GUIDE

International Grand Basileus 100

First Anti-Basileus 128

Second Anti-Basileus 158

Third Anti-Basileus 16

Grammateus 19

Tamias 23

Phylacter 25

Chairman of the National Executive Board 27

Chairman of the Board of Trustees 29

National Trustees 32

Graduate Member-at-Large 401

Undergraduate Member-at-Large 4313

Graduate Member to the Executive Committee 44

Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee 45

Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee 47

National Educational Foundation 49

Candidates for National Officers

National Nominating Committee Regional Representatives 4

2016GRAND BOULEacute ELECTIONS

OTE

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To the Lovely Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Bouleacute the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the candidate information for presentation to the Sisterhood We know the importance of strong leadership to help Zeta continue on our path of Greatness The information made available to you will hopefully provide additional insight to the experiences prior leadership and platform for each candidate It is understood that none of us should take this process lightly We assure you that we have spent MANY hours working through the process to present the membership with solid candidates We know this process is critical to our Sorority growth and success and have done our best for you

Please take time to review the candidate profiles and learn as much as you can about each Soror declaring her desire to lead There is much to be accomplished in this great Sisterhood and the momentum is great Who do you believe has the necessary credentials and capabilities to continue our forward progress

In Service to the Sisterhood

Rosalind Walker -LewisSoror Rosalind Walker-LewisChair 2016 National Nominating Committee

Greetings

NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEEREGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

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Soror Walker-Lewis is a ZOL Certified Diamond Life Member of Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter in Fort Wayne IN She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Spring 1979 at the University of Louisville (Delta Theta-KY) and has also served in the Atlantic Region (Zeta Delta Zeta-NJ) Soror Walker-Lewis has been the Regional Nominations Chair Indiana State Director IN State Chair of the Board and Tamias-Grammateus She is currently Chapter Tamias and State LM Coordinator Professionally she has over thirty years of corporate experience in the Defense Industry with business process improvement and change management focus She is married to Rudolph Lewis and they have two adult sons

Soror Oredola Edwards is a Life member currently serving Delta Mu Zeta Chapter in New York City She was initiated into the sisterhood through the Theta Beta Chapter of Tuskegee University in October 1993 She currently holds the title of 2nd Anti-Basileus and has also held the positions of 1st Anti-Basileus Finer Womanhood Chair and Youth Auxiliaries Chair during her tenure with DMZ Soror Edwards has served the sisterhood on the local state regional and national levels and is a current member of the national Be Finer team Oredola is also a partner and the CFO of the Z-BLUEtique LLC ndash a Zeta-only online boutique that focuses on strengthening the Zeta brand by offering products to the sisterhood that foster the principle of Finer Womanhood On a professional level Oredola is a PayrollHuman Resources specialist for a prestigious European Bank

ROSALIND WALKER-LEWISChair | Great Lakes Region

OREDOLA EDWARDSAtlantic Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

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Soror Kendra R Glover was initiated in the Spring of 1983 through the Eta Theta Chapter on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University She is currently serving in Phi Upsilon Zeta Sterling VA and is the chartering President Between Eta Theta Epsilon Theta Zeta and Phi Upsilon Zeta Soror Glover has served in almost all offices She is a Diamond Life member and has held offices on the state and regional level Soror Glover is a Program Manager at the National Office of the NAACP in the Environmental and Climate Justice Department She has one son Brandon two Grandchildren EJ and Kennedy

Soror Moore became a member of our beloved sorority as an undergraduate in Spring 1990 at San Diego State University At present she serves as the 1st Anti-Basileus of Omega Iota Zeta Chapter in Kansas City Missouri Additionally Soror Moore has served the sisterhood as a Chapter Tamias Basileus and State Tamias for California Professionally she serves as an Assistant Principal at an urban high school and is a doctoral student at the College of William and Mary

KENDRA R GLOVEREastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

DEANNE MOOREMidwestern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

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I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

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Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

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Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

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INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

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MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

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NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

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Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

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Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

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NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

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NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

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KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

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Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

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NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

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Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

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Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

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LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

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TAMIAS

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Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

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PHYLACTER

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LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

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CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

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Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

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CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

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Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

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NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

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Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

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Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

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Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

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Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

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UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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INSIDE This GUIDE

International Grand Basileus 100

First Anti-Basileus 128

Second Anti-Basileus 158

Third Anti-Basileus 16

Grammateus 19

Tamias 23

Phylacter 25

Chairman of the National Executive Board 27

Chairman of the Board of Trustees 29

National Trustees 32

Graduate Member-at-Large 401

Undergraduate Member-at-Large 4313

Graduate Member to the Executive Committee 44

Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee 45

Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee 47

National Educational Foundation 49

Candidates for National Officers

National Nominating Committee Regional Representatives 4

2016GRAND BOULEacute ELECTIONS

OTE

3

To the Lovely Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Bouleacute the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the candidate information for presentation to the Sisterhood We know the importance of strong leadership to help Zeta continue on our path of Greatness The information made available to you will hopefully provide additional insight to the experiences prior leadership and platform for each candidate It is understood that none of us should take this process lightly We assure you that we have spent MANY hours working through the process to present the membership with solid candidates We know this process is critical to our Sorority growth and success and have done our best for you

Please take time to review the candidate profiles and learn as much as you can about each Soror declaring her desire to lead There is much to be accomplished in this great Sisterhood and the momentum is great Who do you believe has the necessary credentials and capabilities to continue our forward progress

In Service to the Sisterhood

Rosalind Walker -LewisSoror Rosalind Walker-LewisChair 2016 National Nominating Committee

Greetings

NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEEREGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

4

Soror Walker-Lewis is a ZOL Certified Diamond Life Member of Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter in Fort Wayne IN She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Spring 1979 at the University of Louisville (Delta Theta-KY) and has also served in the Atlantic Region (Zeta Delta Zeta-NJ) Soror Walker-Lewis has been the Regional Nominations Chair Indiana State Director IN State Chair of the Board and Tamias-Grammateus She is currently Chapter Tamias and State LM Coordinator Professionally she has over thirty years of corporate experience in the Defense Industry with business process improvement and change management focus She is married to Rudolph Lewis and they have two adult sons

Soror Oredola Edwards is a Life member currently serving Delta Mu Zeta Chapter in New York City She was initiated into the sisterhood through the Theta Beta Chapter of Tuskegee University in October 1993 She currently holds the title of 2nd Anti-Basileus and has also held the positions of 1st Anti-Basileus Finer Womanhood Chair and Youth Auxiliaries Chair during her tenure with DMZ Soror Edwards has served the sisterhood on the local state regional and national levels and is a current member of the national Be Finer team Oredola is also a partner and the CFO of the Z-BLUEtique LLC ndash a Zeta-only online boutique that focuses on strengthening the Zeta brand by offering products to the sisterhood that foster the principle of Finer Womanhood On a professional level Oredola is a PayrollHuman Resources specialist for a prestigious European Bank

ROSALIND WALKER-LEWISChair | Great Lakes Region

OREDOLA EDWARDSAtlantic Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

5

Soror Kendra R Glover was initiated in the Spring of 1983 through the Eta Theta Chapter on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University She is currently serving in Phi Upsilon Zeta Sterling VA and is the chartering President Between Eta Theta Epsilon Theta Zeta and Phi Upsilon Zeta Soror Glover has served in almost all offices She is a Diamond Life member and has held offices on the state and regional level Soror Glover is a Program Manager at the National Office of the NAACP in the Environmental and Climate Justice Department She has one son Brandon two Grandchildren EJ and Kennedy

Soror Moore became a member of our beloved sorority as an undergraduate in Spring 1990 at San Diego State University At present she serves as the 1st Anti-Basileus of Omega Iota Zeta Chapter in Kansas City Missouri Additionally Soror Moore has served the sisterhood as a Chapter Tamias Basileus and State Tamias for California Professionally she serves as an Assistant Principal at an urban high school and is a doctoral student at the College of William and Mary

KENDRA R GLOVEREastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

DEANNE MOOREMidwestern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

6

I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

7

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 3: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

3

To the Lovely Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Bouleacute the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the candidate information for presentation to the Sisterhood We know the importance of strong leadership to help Zeta continue on our path of Greatness The information made available to you will hopefully provide additional insight to the experiences prior leadership and platform for each candidate It is understood that none of us should take this process lightly We assure you that we have spent MANY hours working through the process to present the membership with solid candidates We know this process is critical to our Sorority growth and success and have done our best for you

Please take time to review the candidate profiles and learn as much as you can about each Soror declaring her desire to lead There is much to be accomplished in this great Sisterhood and the momentum is great Who do you believe has the necessary credentials and capabilities to continue our forward progress

In Service to the Sisterhood

Rosalind Walker -LewisSoror Rosalind Walker-LewisChair 2016 National Nominating Committee

Greetings

NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEEREGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

4

Soror Walker-Lewis is a ZOL Certified Diamond Life Member of Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter in Fort Wayne IN She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Spring 1979 at the University of Louisville (Delta Theta-KY) and has also served in the Atlantic Region (Zeta Delta Zeta-NJ) Soror Walker-Lewis has been the Regional Nominations Chair Indiana State Director IN State Chair of the Board and Tamias-Grammateus She is currently Chapter Tamias and State LM Coordinator Professionally she has over thirty years of corporate experience in the Defense Industry with business process improvement and change management focus She is married to Rudolph Lewis and they have two adult sons

Soror Oredola Edwards is a Life member currently serving Delta Mu Zeta Chapter in New York City She was initiated into the sisterhood through the Theta Beta Chapter of Tuskegee University in October 1993 She currently holds the title of 2nd Anti-Basileus and has also held the positions of 1st Anti-Basileus Finer Womanhood Chair and Youth Auxiliaries Chair during her tenure with DMZ Soror Edwards has served the sisterhood on the local state regional and national levels and is a current member of the national Be Finer team Oredola is also a partner and the CFO of the Z-BLUEtique LLC ndash a Zeta-only online boutique that focuses on strengthening the Zeta brand by offering products to the sisterhood that foster the principle of Finer Womanhood On a professional level Oredola is a PayrollHuman Resources specialist for a prestigious European Bank

ROSALIND WALKER-LEWISChair | Great Lakes Region

OREDOLA EDWARDSAtlantic Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

5

Soror Kendra R Glover was initiated in the Spring of 1983 through the Eta Theta Chapter on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University She is currently serving in Phi Upsilon Zeta Sterling VA and is the chartering President Between Eta Theta Epsilon Theta Zeta and Phi Upsilon Zeta Soror Glover has served in almost all offices She is a Diamond Life member and has held offices on the state and regional level Soror Glover is a Program Manager at the National Office of the NAACP in the Environmental and Climate Justice Department She has one son Brandon two Grandchildren EJ and Kennedy

Soror Moore became a member of our beloved sorority as an undergraduate in Spring 1990 at San Diego State University At present she serves as the 1st Anti-Basileus of Omega Iota Zeta Chapter in Kansas City Missouri Additionally Soror Moore has served the sisterhood as a Chapter Tamias Basileus and State Tamias for California Professionally she serves as an Assistant Principal at an urban high school and is a doctoral student at the College of William and Mary

KENDRA R GLOVEREastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

DEANNE MOOREMidwestern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

6

I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

7

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 4: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEEREGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

4

Soror Walker-Lewis is a ZOL Certified Diamond Life Member of Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter in Fort Wayne IN She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Spring 1979 at the University of Louisville (Delta Theta-KY) and has also served in the Atlantic Region (Zeta Delta Zeta-NJ) Soror Walker-Lewis has been the Regional Nominations Chair Indiana State Director IN State Chair of the Board and Tamias-Grammateus She is currently Chapter Tamias and State LM Coordinator Professionally she has over thirty years of corporate experience in the Defense Industry with business process improvement and change management focus She is married to Rudolph Lewis and they have two adult sons

Soror Oredola Edwards is a Life member currently serving Delta Mu Zeta Chapter in New York City She was initiated into the sisterhood through the Theta Beta Chapter of Tuskegee University in October 1993 She currently holds the title of 2nd Anti-Basileus and has also held the positions of 1st Anti-Basileus Finer Womanhood Chair and Youth Auxiliaries Chair during her tenure with DMZ Soror Edwards has served the sisterhood on the local state regional and national levels and is a current member of the national Be Finer team Oredola is also a partner and the CFO of the Z-BLUEtique LLC ndash a Zeta-only online boutique that focuses on strengthening the Zeta brand by offering products to the sisterhood that foster the principle of Finer Womanhood On a professional level Oredola is a PayrollHuman Resources specialist for a prestigious European Bank

ROSALIND WALKER-LEWISChair | Great Lakes Region

OREDOLA EDWARDSAtlantic Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

5

Soror Kendra R Glover was initiated in the Spring of 1983 through the Eta Theta Chapter on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University She is currently serving in Phi Upsilon Zeta Sterling VA and is the chartering President Between Eta Theta Epsilon Theta Zeta and Phi Upsilon Zeta Soror Glover has served in almost all offices She is a Diamond Life member and has held offices on the state and regional level Soror Glover is a Program Manager at the National Office of the NAACP in the Environmental and Climate Justice Department She has one son Brandon two Grandchildren EJ and Kennedy

Soror Moore became a member of our beloved sorority as an undergraduate in Spring 1990 at San Diego State University At present she serves as the 1st Anti-Basileus of Omega Iota Zeta Chapter in Kansas City Missouri Additionally Soror Moore has served the sisterhood as a Chapter Tamias Basileus and State Tamias for California Professionally she serves as an Assistant Principal at an urban high school and is a doctoral student at the College of William and Mary

KENDRA R GLOVEREastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

DEANNE MOOREMidwestern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

6

I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

7

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 5: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

Soror Walker-Lewis is a ZOL Certified Diamond Life Member of Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter in Fort Wayne IN She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Spring 1979 at the University of Louisville (Delta Theta-KY) and has also served in the Atlantic Region (Zeta Delta Zeta-NJ) Soror Walker-Lewis has been the Regional Nominations Chair Indiana State Director IN State Chair of the Board and Tamias-Grammateus She is currently Chapter Tamias and State LM Coordinator Professionally she has over thirty years of corporate experience in the Defense Industry with business process improvement and change management focus She is married to Rudolph Lewis and they have two adult sons

Soror Oredola Edwards is a Life member currently serving Delta Mu Zeta Chapter in New York City She was initiated into the sisterhood through the Theta Beta Chapter of Tuskegee University in October 1993 She currently holds the title of 2nd Anti-Basileus and has also held the positions of 1st Anti-Basileus Finer Womanhood Chair and Youth Auxiliaries Chair during her tenure with DMZ Soror Edwards has served the sisterhood on the local state regional and national levels and is a current member of the national Be Finer team Oredola is also a partner and the CFO of the Z-BLUEtique LLC ndash a Zeta-only online boutique that focuses on strengthening the Zeta brand by offering products to the sisterhood that foster the principle of Finer Womanhood On a professional level Oredola is a PayrollHuman Resources specialist for a prestigious European Bank

ROSALIND WALKER-LEWISChair | Great Lakes Region

OREDOLA EDWARDSAtlantic Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

5

Soror Kendra R Glover was initiated in the Spring of 1983 through the Eta Theta Chapter on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University She is currently serving in Phi Upsilon Zeta Sterling VA and is the chartering President Between Eta Theta Epsilon Theta Zeta and Phi Upsilon Zeta Soror Glover has served in almost all offices She is a Diamond Life member and has held offices on the state and regional level Soror Glover is a Program Manager at the National Office of the NAACP in the Environmental and Climate Justice Department She has one son Brandon two Grandchildren EJ and Kennedy

Soror Moore became a member of our beloved sorority as an undergraduate in Spring 1990 at San Diego State University At present she serves as the 1st Anti-Basileus of Omega Iota Zeta Chapter in Kansas City Missouri Additionally Soror Moore has served the sisterhood as a Chapter Tamias Basileus and State Tamias for California Professionally she serves as an Assistant Principal at an urban high school and is a doctoral student at the College of William and Mary

KENDRA R GLOVEREastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

DEANNE MOOREMidwestern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

6

I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

7

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 6: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

Soror Kendra R Glover was initiated in the Spring of 1983 through the Eta Theta Chapter on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University She is currently serving in Phi Upsilon Zeta Sterling VA and is the chartering President Between Eta Theta Epsilon Theta Zeta and Phi Upsilon Zeta Soror Glover has served in almost all offices She is a Diamond Life member and has held offices on the state and regional level Soror Glover is a Program Manager at the National Office of the NAACP in the Environmental and Climate Justice Department She has one son Brandon two Grandchildren EJ and Kennedy

Soror Moore became a member of our beloved sorority as an undergraduate in Spring 1990 at San Diego State University At present she serves as the 1st Anti-Basileus of Omega Iota Zeta Chapter in Kansas City Missouri Additionally Soror Moore has served the sisterhood as a Chapter Tamias Basileus and State Tamias for California Professionally she serves as an Assistant Principal at an urban high school and is a doctoral student at the College of William and Mary

KENDRA R GLOVEREastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

DEANNE MOOREMidwestern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

6

I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

7

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 7: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

I am a wife of 23 year to Lorne Abby and mother of three young adults Brittany Taylor-Davis Soror Karrington Taylor Brother Lorne Abby Jr I have been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc since my inception at Cal State University of Long Beach in Spring 1985 I received my Associate of Science degree from Long Beach City College in 1984 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and my teaching credentials from CSULB in 1987 I have held several offices on the local regional and am on the national nominating committee for 2 terms I have attended several state regional and national meetings I play an active part in my local chapter Sigma Eta Zeta as First Anti-Basileus I have been instrumental in chartering a few chapters while being an active member in the Sorority

Carolyn is currently employed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the department of Clinical Nutrition where she educate patients on the benefits of following a nutritionally sound diet to obtain optimal health Earning her degree from Tennessee State University Carolyn is also a certified Development Dimension Incorporated trainer As a member of Pi Zeta Chapter Carolyn serves as the chaplain she also serves a the Tennessee State Protocol Coordinator and the South Central Region Co-Meeting Planner Carolyn is an active member of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church

KAREN TAYLOR-ABBYPacific Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

CAROLYN SMITHSouth Central Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

7

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 8: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

Soror Gianna Gardner was initiated in April 1993 at the University of South Carolina (Psi Eta Chapter) She is a Diamond Life Member of Kappa Eta Zeta Chapter in Camden South Carolina Soror ldquoGrdquo as she is affectionately called has served as the chapterrsquos Tamias and Z-HOPE Coordinator She has also served on the State level as the South Carolina State Director Z-HOPE Coordinator and Grammateus Soror Gardner has been in education since 1999 She is currently an Athletic Director and Administrator at Eau Claire High School

Soror Boone was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter (Texas College) on April 8 1997 She is a proud Life Member of Lambda Zeta in Houston Texas She has served in numerous positions on all levels throughout her tenure in the sorority including Basileus Scholarship Chairperson LocalRegional Public Relations Director and LocalRegional Parliamentarian She is a Senior Analyst in Finance with the largest school district in Texas and is also the owner of a leadership development firm

GIANNA GARDNERSoutheastern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

JENEIKA BOONESouthern Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

8

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 9: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

Soror Gregory serves as the National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee Soror Gregory was initiated into the Eta Eta Chapter at Youngstown State University in 2010 and has since joined Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter in Milwaukee WI Previously she has served as chapter Basileus Ohio and Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Member at Large and currently serves as chapter Tamias-Grammateus as well as committees on all levels While pursuing a graduate degree in Education at Alverno College Soror Gregory is also a third grade teacher through the Teach for America program

SYMONA GREGORYUndergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

9

INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS

10

MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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MARY BREAUX WRIGHTCandidate for Grand Basileus

Campaign website stillwrightforzetacom

I am seeking re-election to the office of International Grand Basileus to continue moving Zeta forward in the spirit of our Founders and with the help of our great sisterhood By doing so we can improve the quality of life for ourselves and our communities through Zetas Have Heart further educate communities on the importance of Elder Care through ZetaCARES support our undergraduates by being positive role models ensure that our auxiliaries are equipped with the right tools to increase their membership and participation and most importantly make certain that renovations on Headquarters are complete so that we can return Home and leave a legacy for future generations Finally by remaining transparent and accountable we will have a fiscally sound and robust management system to ensure that Zeta is operating at optimum efficiency in order to remain an industry leader

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1969Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 13 Current Occupation Full Time International Grand Basileus

Local First Anti-Basileus Lambda Zeta Youth and Undergrad Advisor Nu Epsilon Zeta Basileus and Grammateus Psi Beta

State NA (Southern Region has no State Officers

Regional Southern Regional Executive Board Chairman Southern Regional Director Louisiana State Director

National International Grand Basileus National First Anti-Basileus National Personnel Chair Chair Regional Directors ZOL inaugural committee member and trainer

11

NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS

12

Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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Valerie Hollingsworth-BakerCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website zetaonfirecom

It is still my belief that membership is the key to the sustainability of our sorority As a member who has worked on every level of our organization I have gained valuable experience which is needed to understand the inner workings of the organization I still have much to offer in the way of mobilizing energizing as well as sharing my knowledge with our new and existing membership to take us a step further toward a level of increased excellence and effectiveness If granted the opportunity to be reelected to this position I plan to continue to provide key strategies for us to ldquoGrow the Membershiprdquo and ldquoGrow as Leadersrdquo by creating and utilizing various forms of embellishment designed to ensure our members continue to gain a better level of understanding the organization on all levels with the increase of our retention and reclamation rates as one of the end results This embellishment will also serve to ldquoGrow the Chapters ldquo internally in order for them to flourish externally By continually concentrating on these three key strategies as well as membership intake my goal is to continue to enlighten and reinforce in our members the important place they hold as the lifeblood of this organization I shall also continue to provide vital information to our members and elevate the level of customer service excellence our membership truly deserves from their elected officers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Mu ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Director of Inforce Systems

Local Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development

State Tamias Director of Chapter Management and Development Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Tamias Z-HOPE Coordinator Conference Marshal

National National First Anti-Basileus Chairman of the National Executive Board Zeta Organizational Leadership Trainer

13

Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Denese Wolff-HilliardCandidate for First Anti-Basileus

Campaign website facebookcomdenesewolff4firstanti

Membership defines Zetarsquos excellence With my 5-Point Strategy for Membership ZEAL Zetas will be Equipped for Ablazing Longevity Implementing a comprehensive and systematic plan will not only benefit reclaimed sorors but also reacclimate revitalize and reignite their Zeta Light I will employ Zetarsquos collective genius to find Finer Women amplify retention embrace digital technology for MIP processes think globally about the membershiprsquos diverse needs and integrate leadership development through strengthened relationships Membership is the Power of Zetarsquos Legacy

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Lambda ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1970Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 7 Current Occupation College Professor

Local Basileus 1st Anti Basileus Phylacter Jerveler

State NA

Regional Historian Assistant Editor

National National Director Youth Auxiliaries Centennial Team Lead for Zeta Auxiliaries Zeta Organizational Leadership Steering Committee Member National Youth Advisors Committee

14

NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

15

NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS

16

KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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KeirsquoShawn TentionCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website transitionwithkeicom

I want this position because Zeta needs this position Without this position recent college graduates will continue to struggle to find their place in a grad chapter or even worse remain inactive after undergrad It is vital for undergrads to transition their talents and work just as hard for grad chapter as they did in undergrad This will not happen without a proper transitioning plan Irsquove experienced first-hand the good and bad aspects of transitioning and can offer the proper insight on what it takes from both a recent college grad Soror and current grad chapter Soror to successfully transition increase and retain membership

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Epsilon Tau ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2012Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Associate Software Engineer

Local Sisterhood Committee Co-Chair Transitioning Committee Chair

State Georgia Undergraduate Member at Large

Regional Southeastern Chair of the Regional Undergraduate Council

National NA

17

Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Leigh-Ann WilliamsCandidate for Third Anti-Basileus

Campaign website

facebookcomLEIGH4NEB

I will be a positive influence to undergraduate Sorors ensuring they have a strong voice on the national level I will advocate for stronger bonds between undergraduates and graduates through ldquoBridge the Gaprdquo initiatives Promote increased utilization of social media and technology to keep Sorors involved and up to date Work with undergrads on the Board to host and promote webinars and undergraduate leadership retreats Utilize my TEAM platform to increase networking and leadership development opportunities to promote increased sorority involvement and retention after graduation

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Beta ThetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 2011Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 2 Current Occupation Independent Business Owner L Williams Professional Services Co LLC

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus Tamias Grammateus

State NA

Regional Necrology Committee Volunteer Southern Region Mentoring Program Coordinator

National Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Committee National Undergraduate Retreat Co-Host National Undergraduate Webinar Series Coordinator

18

NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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NATIONAL GRAMMATEUS

19

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 20: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

Jamye BridgesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcombridges4grammateus

After 27 dedicated years to the sisterhood it is time for me to go deeper and take my service to the next level This is an exciting time in Zeta and we need next level leaders Irsquom looking to lend my talents skills and abilities to moving Zetarsquos agenda forward to Centennial and beyond while gaining new experiences and continued growth within the sisterhood I have been given so much through these years and now is the time to give back at a higher level that which has been given unto me My skill set has been honed on all levels and with additional training such as ZOL I have prepared for this very time

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Delta Kappa ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1988Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Licensed Massage Therapist

Local Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamias

State Ohio State Parliamentarian

Regional Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Legacy Club Coordinator

National Assisted National Grammateus-2016 National Executive Board Meeting Centennial Commission-reFINERy Committee

20

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

Page 21: ZPHIB National Candidate Profiles - Amazon S3 · As we come to Orlando for the 2016 Grand Boulé, the National Nominating Committee has worked diligently to compile and prepare the

Renee ByrdCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website taupsizetaorgbyrdisthewordhtml

It is my desire to use the talents and skills I have developed from my personal and professional experiences to benefit the National Executive Board of our Sorority Those talents and skills include being highly organized innovative creative respectful knowledgeable enthusiastic and technically competent I am a good listener and have proven to be a skillful communicator I have a passion for seeing my organization thrive and know that good record keeping of information and having discretion is a key competent to the sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Tau Psi ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1994Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 9 Current Occupation Training SupervisorInstructional Designer

Local Tau Psi Zeta - Basileus Emeritus Zeta Archonette Co-Sponsor Zeta Amicae Co-Sponsor Fundraising Co-Chair

State Executive Board Chair Graduate Member at Large

Regional Regional Editor Illinois State Representative at Large Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator Great Lakes Regional Ways and Means Chair

National Illinois State Director National Director of Adopt-A-School Initiative

21

LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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LarsquoKitha B HughesCandidate for National Grammateus

Campaign website

facebookcomHughesforNationalGrammateus

When thinking about our great sisterhood experience matters and experience counts As a financial and active member of this great sisterhood since the Spring of 2000 it has been my desire to serve the sisterhood with excellence by attending all leadership trainings and conferences to strengthen my knowledge and skills as it relates to the sororityrsquos processes As a past Local State and Regional Grammateus our sororityrsquos minutes are our history and prompt and accurate recordings are extremely important Therefore I submit my application as a candidate for National Grammateus

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Alpha Delta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 2000Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Superintendent of Administrative Services amp Budget Operations

Local First Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Corresponding Grammateus

State Grammateus Awards Chairperson State Undergraduate Co-Coordinator

Regional Grammateus

National National Communications Team National Life Member Grammateus

22

TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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TAMIAS

23

Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Diane FisherCandidate for Tamias

campaign website

facebookcomFisher4Tamias

I am currently the elected National Tamias seeking re-election to continue making the necessary improvements to the financial functionality of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc As we prepare to make major renovations to our national headquarters and embark on our grand centennial it is critical that we conserve our finances embrace technology and uphold the fiduciary responsibilities to our members As your Naational Tamias I will continue to be your ldquoFinancial Voicerdquo to ensure that all financial decisions are prudent and in compliance with no wasteful spending

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Theta Iota ZetaRegion PacificIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6+ Current Occupation Manager of Accounting and Finance

Local Tamias

State NA

Regional Tamias

National Tamias 2013 MIP Revision Committee Member Centennial Finance Committee National Executive Board Minutes Review Committee

24

PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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PHYLACTER

25

LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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LarsquoKetha D PrioleauCandidate for Phylacter

Campaign website

facebookcomPrioleau4phylacter

I seek this office because I have a proven online learning management plan that can provide training to every member of the sisterhood its youth and Amicae auxiliaries I believe we deserve timely on demand training that is consistent and available to all members of the sisterhood I also believe through think tanks we can collaborate on bylaw amendments that address the concerns of our sisterhood and have updated bylaws within 90 days after Boulersquo concludes I will wholeheartedly serve the National Executive Board and most importantly the members youth and Amicae of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Nu Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 2000Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Project Engineer

Local Basileus Tamias-Grammateus Phylacter

State Phylacter Undergraduate Advisors Coordinator Protocol Chair By-Laws Committee Chair

Regional Phylacter Youth Coordinator By-Laws Committee Chair

National NA

26

CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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CHAIRMANOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

27

Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Dr Nell IngramCandidate for Chairman of the National Executive Board

Campaign website nell4nebchaircom

I am seeking re-election to the Office of Chairman of the National Executive Board in order to continue addressing projects that were started during my first term This includes but is not limited to (1) completing the boardrsquos Standard Operating Procedures and enhanced board training (2) continuing collaborations with the Trustee Board and the Interior Designers to ensure our house is completed and (3) continuing work on moving the sisterhood forward in this journey to Centennial

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1973Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 15 Current Occupation Retired School Administrator

Local Basileus Kappa Zeta Dallas Grammateus Kappa Zeta Dallas

State State Director West Texas Area II Coordinator West Texas

Regional Regional Director Southern Chairman Regional Executive Board Southern Regional Financial Secretary Southern Public Relations Director Southern

National Chairman National Executive Board National Second Anti-Basileus Chairman Regional Directors Chair Zeta Organizational Leadership Program (ZOL)

28

29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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29

CHAIRMANOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Antoinette GordonCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

I am seeking the office of Chair of Trustees to lend my expertise as a past Trustee and professional experience in leading the Trustee with meeting the goals and objectives of the International Grand Basileus National Executive Board and National Body

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Psi Kappa ZetaRegion MidwesternIntake Year 1979Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation PresidentCEOGordonrsquos Graphic Solution Inc (GGSI)

Local Psi Kappa Zeta ndash Basileus Third Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Midwestern - Chair of the Executive Board

National Midwestern Regional Director National Trustee

30

Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Brenda R ReedCandidate for Chairman of the Board of Trustees

To maintain the continuity and consistency of the projects in place ndash the main and most important one being our beloved National Headquarters Overseeing and monitoring the renovations and refurbishing of our National Headquarters is paramount and the Chair needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of this process to make sure it continues flowing properly

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1959Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 18 Current Occupation Retired

Local Phylacter Kappa Rho Zeta Basileus Sigma Alpha Zeta (Emeritus) Grammateus Kappa Rho Zeta

State Wisconsin Executive Board Chair Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Wisconsin Minnesota Acting Phylacter

Regional Great Lakes Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Wisconsin Minnesota State Director Great Lakes - Phylacter Grammateus

National National Trustee Resident Agent ndash Birch Haven Phylacter

31

NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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NATIONAL TRUSTEES

3232

Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Jacqueline Lemon-DentonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the Office of National Trustee to eradicate challenges associated with the management of our properties as we journey to Centennial and beyond My expertise consists of serving for the past seven years as a member of a Trustee Board of a nonprofit institution with an edifice worth more than ten million dollars In this position I participated in several successful negotiations

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Grammateus

State New York State Director Tamias-Grammateus State Leadership Conference Marshal

Regional Regional Director Chair of the Atlantic Region State Directors

National Second Anti-Basileus Graduate Member-At-Large Elections Committee Executive Assistant to the Office of the International Grand Basileus

Chapter Phi Zeta ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1976Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 12 Current Occupation Retired - Staff Assistant

33

Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Angela HardisonCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking this office to offer my service to the boards to develop a prudent responsible maintenance plan and required budget for repairingreplacing Zetarsquos properties Once the plan and budget have been developed it will be distributed and used as information for the Sisterhood to be informed about the state of our properties As a Sisterhood we need to be mindful and fiscally responsible in caring for what belongs to Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices Held

Chapter Kappa Rho ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1973Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Retired

Local Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus Tamias

State Tamias Centennial Chair Storks Nest Coordinator Amicae Coordinator Co-Chair

Regional Budget Chair Regional Handbook Chair Tamias

National Bouleacute Fundraising Committee Bouleacute Elections Committee

34

Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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Peggy Brown-HarrisCandidate for Trustee

To share my time and resources with honor and humility as part of a team with the International Grand Basileus carrying out the expressed interest of the Sisterhood for the care and administration of all real and personal properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc which includes our National Headquarters in Washington DC and our Birch Haven Cottage in Idlewild MI I want to ensure that all of its assets are productive and beneficial to the membership Including but not limited to the feasibility of Birch Haven and National Headquarters becoming revenue producing sources and historical sites

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1

st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti-Basileus

Amicae Sponsor

State Tamias Grammateus Trustee

Regional Southeastern Leadership Conference Male Network Coordinator Southeastern Leadership Conference Registration Volunteer

National NA

Chapter Zeta Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1997Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 1 Current Occupation Retired Educator

35

Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Tanya ldquoT Lynnrdquo HarrisonCandidate for Trustee

I want to help preserve the property history and legacy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I believe my extensive knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incrsquos history and unremitting commitment to our beloved organization on all levels can now be an asset to the National Executive Board as well as Sisterhood as we ldquoJourney to Centennialrdquo and beyond I am passionate about this position and want to ldquoGet Engagedrdquo with Zeta in this new way

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti Tamias Epistoleus Antapokritis 3rd Anti-Basileus

State NA

Regional Southern Region Editor Southern Region History Team Southern Region Health and Justice Committee Midwestern Region Undergraduate Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Regional Director and Capital Campaign Coordinator

National Centennial Commission History Committee Co-Chair 2016 Bouleacute Souvenir Journal Committee Member Centennial Social Media Ambassador National History Team Member Global Project ZETA Committee Chair and Membership Committee Member

Chapter Kappa ZetaRegion SouthernIntake Year 1993Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Employee Training and Development Manager

36

Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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Vanessa Elkins-RogersCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking to become a member of the Trustee Board because I strongly believe the subject matter expertise that Irsquove gained over the years through my various positions with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc and my professional corporate experience in the areas of Contracting Procurement Financial Analytics and Asset Tracking will afford me the opportunity to make an immediate impact The skills and knowledge that I possess can prove to be valuable during this critically important time as we execute the renovations of our National Headquarters I am committed to the Sororityrsquos success

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Tamias Tamias Grammateus Fundraising Chair

State Executive Board Chair Tamias

Regional Regional Registration team Fannie Pettie Watts Legacy Committee

National National Audit Committee

Chapter Iota Eta ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1980Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 8 Current Occupation Executive Director Field Service Operations ndash Cox Communications

37

Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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Alberta ScottCandidate for Trustee

I am seeking the office of National Trustee bringing my 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting Our sororityrsquos assets are treasures and the maintenance of those treasures should be maintained with integrity diligence and consistency I want to use my skills to ensure our properties are receiving the preventative maintenance necessary to maintain their longevity

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Kappa Omega Zeta ndash Amicae Coordinator Storkrsquos Nest Coordinator Basileus Tamias

State Pennsylvania ndash Tamias Budget Chair Marshall Leadership Conference Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Executive Board Meeting Marshall Chapter Basilei Panel

National NA

Chapter Kappa Omega ZetaRegion AtlanticIntake Year 1981Life Member YesZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 5 Current Occupation Chief Real Estate Accountant

38

Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Kimberley D WrightCandidate for Trustee

To aid the Trustee team in overseeing the properties of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc I will diligently working to ensure a timely completion of the renovations on our National Headquarters I will also work to ensure the transparency of the operations of the Trustee team

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Budget Committee Chair Finer Womanhood Chair

State Tamias Grammateus Budget Committee Conference Workshop Presenter Advisor Leadership Training Presenter

Regional Budget and Audit Committee Financial Consultant Conference Planner

National Head Auditor National Zeta Pageant

Chapter Nu Zeta ZetaRegion South CentralIntake Year 1982Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 3 Current Occupation Fraud Tax Examiner

39

GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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GRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

4040

Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Karen GipsonCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

I believe that ldquoService is the Rent We Pay for Livingrdquo and after much thought and prayer am excited to seek the office of National Graduate Member at Large I want to serve in this role to bring the voice of the graduate constituency to the NEB regarding effectiveness efficiencies innovation and programmatic initiatives I have three approaches-Strategic Focus Relatable and Professional Leadership and Solution and Results Driven Leadership I have served for just over 24 years and my past experiences have developed the leader you see today and ready to serve on the NEB

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Third Anti-Basileus Grammateus Epistoleus

State Grammateus Editor Phylacter

Regional Grammateus Epistoleus Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee

National National Z-HOPE Director National Director of Health and Wellness Wisconsin State Director National Zetas Have Heart Committee

Chapter Psi Mu ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 11 Current Occupation Non-Profit Executive Director

41

Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Paula KayCandidate for National Graduate Member-at-Large

The position of National Graduate Member at Large is being sought as a result of my desire to ensure that the Graduate Membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has a voice and receives information to ensure the overall success and mission of the organization In addition I desire to ensure that Undergraduates are transitioned into lifelong financially active members of the organization My expertise experience within Zeta and professionally has equipped me to be a hold this office with the highest ideals

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Tamias Tamias-Grammateus Basileus First Anti-Basileus

State Florida ndash Leadership Conference Evaluation Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Undergraduate Consultant Tamias-Grammateus

Regional Southeastern ndash Z-Hope Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator Centennial Representative

National NA

Chapter Nu Upsilon ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1993Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 4 Current Occupation Senior Neighborhood Initiative Manager ndash United Way of Tampa Bay

42

UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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UNDERGRADUATEMEMBER-AT-LARGE

43

GRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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44

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERTO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

45

Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Sylmoneyvesta HallCandidate for Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committee

I would like to serve as the Undergraduate Member to the Executive Board because through my experience during my first year as a member of the sorority I have made it my duty to become equipped to better serve my chapter and the organization by engaging in the sororityrsquos programs on all levels as well as learning the business of the sorority If elected I would like to work with the other undergraduates on the board to be the voice of our peers while also working to bridge the gap between graduate members My goal is to engage my peers in the programs and business of Zeta

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus Web Marketing Coordinator Grammateus

State Member of the Undergraduate Council

Regional NA

National NA

Chapter Gamma TauRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student Assistant

46

UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVETO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

47

Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

48

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Ireisha VaughnCandidate for Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee

Campaign website facebookcomVoteIreisha2016

I would like to run for this position because I believe that it will give me the opportunity to learn more about and grow in Zeta I will be able to encounter and encourage other Sorors who are looking to take their talents to the national level If elected I will ensure that undergraduates receive nomination information in a timely manner and will serve as a resource if they run into any issues I believe that I am encouraging of others outgoing always willing to learn and personable My ultimate goal is to keep undergraduate interests at the forefront

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Psi Pi ndash Basileus Grammateus

State NA

Regional Atlantic ndash Chairman to the Undergraduates

National NA

Chapter Psi PiRegion AtlanticIntake Year 2014Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 0 Current Occupation Student ndash Seton Hall University South Orange NJ

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NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

49

Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Alice GarrettCandidate for National Educational Foundation

Serving as Chair of the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc (Z-NEF) for the 2014-2016 term I have overseen the work of increasing the number of scholarships adding an additional scholarship increasing awareness of Z-NEF in the community and the sisterhood and securing funds to support the foundationrsquos programs I am committed and dedicated to the noble work of Z-NEF and would like to not only continue the work started but begin the second term with a focus on aggressive fundraising research and grant writing to support scholarships and involvement in the community

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Z-HOPE Coordinator

State Special Assistant to North Carolina State Director

Regional Executive Board Chair Adopt-A-School Coordinator

National Chair National Educational Foundation Board of Managers

Chapter Sigma Xi ZetaRegion EasternIntake Year 1968Life Member NoZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 21 Current Occupation Retired Educator

50

Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

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Patricia JonesCandidate for National Educational Foundation

To help the NEF accomplish its mission of supporting high educational achievement through scholarship and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community standards Give more visibility to this foundation and help strengthen it structure through management and sound policies I feel I am the best candidate to fulfill the above obligations I can bring that visibility as well as fresh ideals to the foundation in the form of fund-raisers

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Intake Coordinator Sergeant At Arms Amicae Sponsor

State State Representative Life Member Coordinator Executive Board Chair

Regional Ohio State Representative at Large Nominating Committee Chair Regional Representative to the National Nominating Committee Executive Board Chair

National National Graduate Member at Large Bouleacute Floor Manager Bouleacute Director of Special Services

Chapter Nu Theta ZetaRegion Great LakesIntake Year 1979Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 16 Current Occupation Social Worker (Retired) Independent Travel Agent and Event Planner

51

Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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Dr JacQueline LawtonCandidate for National Educational Foundation

I have a love and passion for education I intend to make it my lifersquos mission to help spread the news of the personal and professional benefits of being educated One way to effectively spread the word in Zeta is to be a part of the NEF I want to serve and assist the NEF in garnering funds and support to provide the needed funding for all eligible sorors applying for scholarships I intend to provide another voice for the sorority and beyond to continuously fund the scholarships awarded

BRIEF STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OR PLATFORMGOALS

Sorority Offices HeldLocal Basileus 1st Anti-Basileus 2nd Anti Basileus 3rd Anti-Basileus

State Executive Board Chair Undergraduate Coordinator

Regional Antapokritis

National NA

Chapter Phi Phi ZetaRegion SoutheasternIntake Year 1992Life Member DiamondZOL Certified YesNumber of Bouleacutes Attended (Registered) 6 Current Occupation Educator

52

See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM

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See You in OrlandoTHEZETAWAYCOM