Leadership

Board of Directors

International President
Barbara A. McKinzie
Delta Lambda Omega Chapter (Shreveport, LA)

First Vice President
Carolyn House Stewart
Gamma Theta Omega Chapter (Tampa, FL)

Second Vice President
Melanie C. Jones
Alpha Chapter (Washington, DC)

Secretary
Dorothy Wilson
Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter (Milwaukee, WI)

Treasurer
Glenda Glover
Beta Delta Omega Chapter (Jackson, MS)

Parliamentarian
Freddie Groomes-McLendon
Delta Kappa Omega Chapter (Tallahassee, FL)

Undergraduate Member at Large
Shayla Johnson
Alpha Chapter (Washington, DC)

Undergraduate Member at Large
Noel Niles
Sigma Zeta Chapter (Albion, MI)

Regional Directors

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Central Region
Pamela Bates Porch
Xi Nu Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
States Covered: WI, IL, IN, KY, St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO; MN; ND; SD

Far Western Region
Lavern M. Swain Tarkington
Delta Beta Omega Chapter (Phoenix, AZ)
States Covered: AZ; CA; OR; WA; NV; UT; ID; AK; HI

Great Lakes Region
Schylbea J. Hopkins
Alpha Rho Omega Chapter (Detroit, MI)
States Covered: OH; WV; MI; western PA; western NY

International Region
Norma Jean Tucker
Alpha Nu Omega Chapter (Oakland, CA)
Areas Covered: All chapters located outside of the U.S.

Mid-Atlantic Region
Ruby Batts Archie
Alpha Phi Omega Chapter (Danville, VA)
States Covered: VA; NC

Mid-Western Region
Vicki Miles-LaGrange
Beta Sigma Omega Chapter (Oklahoma City, OK)
States Covered: IA; NE; KS; MO (except St. Louis & Cape Girardeau); OK; CO; MT; WY

North Atlantic Region
Evelyn Sample-Oates
Rho Theta Omega Chapter (Philadelphia, PA)
States Covered: MA; eastern NY; eastern PA; NJ; DE; CT; MD; DC; RI; ME; NH; VT

South Atlantic Region
Ella Springs Jones
Zeta Xi Omega Chapter (Augusta, GA)
States Covered: SC; GA; FL

South Central Region
Gwendolyn J. Brinkley
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter (Houston, TX)
States Covered: AR; TX; NM; LA

South Eastern Region
Juanita Sims Doty
Beta Delta Omega Chapter (Jackson, MS)
States Covered: TN; AL; MS

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International Committees

The Archives Committee is the custodian of the Sorority’s print and non-print materials housed on the campus of Howard University and in the Corporate Office.
Chairman: Earnestine G. McNealey
South Eastern Region, Eta Xi Omega Chapter (Tuscaloosa, AL)
archives@aka1908.com

The Building and Property Committee oversees Sorority-owned buildings and properties.
Chairman: Jasmine D. Ellis
South Atlantic Region, Gamma Pi Omega Chapter (Ft. Valley, GA)
properties@aka1908.com

The Centennial Celebration Committee promotes the Regional Centennial Celebrations and coordinates the 365-day countdown to July 2008.
Chairman: Norma S. White
South Atlantic Region, Gamma Rho Omega Chapter (Jacksonville, FL)
centennial@aka1908.com

The Communications Committee is the think tank that shapes the Sorority's message and devises strategies for articulating it to the media.
Chairman: Melody McDowell
Central Region, General Member (Boule)
communications@aka1908.com

The Conference Planning Committee centralizes Corporate Office planning for the Sorority's national meetings, Regional and Cluster meetings and a host of chapter events. The committee goal maximizes value and minimizes cost of this significant investment of resources.
Chairman: JoAnn Brown
South Central Region, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter (Desoto, TX)
conferenceplanning@aka1908.com

The Connection Committee identifies and studies national and international issues which impact quality of life; designs strategies for communication with the membership regarding these issues; mobilizes the membership for action; and formulates and recommends position statements to the President and/or Board of Directors.
Chairman: Vanessa Rogers Long
South Eastern Region, Iota Delta Omega Chapter (Clarksdale, MS)
connection@aka1908.com

The Constitution Committee proposes needed changes in the Constitution and Bylaws, examines all proposed amendments from approved sources and formulates them to be circulated.
Chairman: Freddie Groomes-McLendon
South Atlantic Region, Delta Kappa Omega Chapter (Tallahassee, FL)
constitution@aka1908.com

The Diamond / Golden / Silver Anniversary Committee plans a national meeting activity for the Diamond (75-year), Golden (50-year) and Silver (25-year) anniversary members.
Chairman: Melba Henry
South Central Region, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter (Houston, TX)
diamond@aka1908.com
golden@aka1908.com (includes Silver anniversary members)

The Economic Leadership Through Service Committee plans, develops and institutes the Global Economic Leadership Development Think Tank.
Chairman: Bernice E. Ripley, North Atlantic Region, Zeta Omega Chapter (Newark, DE)
Co-Chairman: Patricia Russell McCloud, South Atlantic Region, General Member (Boule)
Co-Chairman: Linda Groomes Walton, Far Western Region, Delta Beta Omega Chapter (Phoenix, AZ)
economicleadership@aka1908.com

The Finance Committee develops and supervises the operation of the Sorority’s annual budget; promotes support for any current fund-raising drive; and is responsible for auditing all accounts not otherwise assigned. It also increases the Centennial endowment.
Chairman: Glenda Glover
South Eastern Region, Beta Delta Omega Chapter (Jackson, MS)
chapterfinance@aka1908.com

The Fund Development Committee identifies, develops and maintains financial relationships with supporters of the Sorority.
Chairman: Roslyn McQueen
Great Lakes Region, Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter (Saginaw, MI)
funddevelopment@aka1908.com

The Honorary Members / Awards Committee recommends specific criteria for selecting Honorary Members, screens nominations and presents recommendations to the Board of Directors for induction. It also establishes criteria for nominations and makes recommendations to the Board for the Sorority’s National Achievement Awards.
Chairman: Mae R. Carr
Central Region, Theta Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
honorarymembers@aka1908.com

The Human Resources Committee recommends to the Board of Directors the employment of the Executive Director. It formulates and makes recommendations on all human capital policies, practices, procedures and compensation ranges.
Chairman: Deborah Hill Burroughs
Mid-Western Region, Beta Sigma Omega Chapter (Oklahoma City, OK)
HR@aka1908.com

The Investment Committee recommends to the Board of Directors the investment portfolio policy. It monitors the performance of professional investment managers and overall portfolio growth and supports fund-raising to achieve Centennial Endowment goals.
Chairman: Berna D. Greer
South Central Region, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter (Missouri, TX)
investment@aka1908.com

The Membership Committee monitors membership status and trends and recommends strategies for recruitment, retention and reactivation of members. It also develops the Alpha Kappa Alpha Risk Management policies and reviews the Graduate Advisors’ training.
Chairman: Caroline L. Lattimore
Mid-Atlantic Region, Mu Omicron Omega Chapter (Chapel Hill, NC)
membershipcommittee@aka1908.com

The Nominating Committee implements the Sorority’s nomination procedures, including the verification of Leadership Training certification.
Chairman: Gisele Casanova
Central Region, Chi Omega Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
nominating@aka1908.com

The Program Committee formulates and recommends policies of the Sorority's program to the Board of Directors.
Chairman: Loann Honesty King
Central Region, Theta Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
program@aka1908.com

The Protocol Committee facilitates the proper protocol for the Sorority's meetings and conferences.
Chairman: Francene Gilmer
South Eastern Region, Alpha Delta Omega Chapter (Nashville, TN)
protocol@aka1908.com

The Regional Heritage Committee promotes the Sorority's traditions and customs by assisting the president in ensuring that the organization's spirit and commitment is compatible and congruent with its Founders' dream.
regionalheritage@aka1908.com
Chairmen:
Doris Asbury, Mid-Atlantic Region, Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter (Charlotte, NC)
Margaret Evans, Mid-Western Region, Beta Omega Chapter (Kansas City, MO)
Conchetta Fulton, South Central Region, Alpha Beta Omega Chapter (New Orleans, LA)
Peggy L. LeCompte, Central Region, Delta Delta Omega Chapter (Belleville, IL)
Nancy Sewell, South Eastern Region, Zeta Eta Omega Chapter (Selma, AL)
Diana Shipley, Far Western Region, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter (San Diego, CA)
Gloria Smith, Great Lakes Region, Delta Tau Omega Chapter (East Lansing, MI)
Marsha Lewis Brown, South Atlantic Region, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter (Tampa, FL)
Ruth Easley, North Atlantic Region, Omega Omega Chapter (Philadelphia, PA)
Emily Gourdine, International Region, Mu Psi Omega Chapter (Germany)

The Standards Committee establishes the criteria for and implements chapter evaluations.
Chairman: Alma Ivey Clarke
Great Lakes Region, Tau Lambda Omega Chapter (Dayton, OH)
standards@aka1908.com

The Strategic Planning Committee updates the Strategic Plan—a vision for the future of the Sorority.
Chairman: Beverly Ledbetter
North Atlantic Region, Theta Psi Omega Chapter (Providence, RI)
strategicplanning@aka1908.com

The Technology Committee addresses technology issues related to the operation of the Corporate Office and chapters.
Chairman: Brenda Ladipo
Central Region
technology@aka1908.com

The Undergraduate Activities Committee stimulates interest in the undergraduate program strategy, studies problems pertinent to undergraduate chapters and encourages high scholastic achievement and ethical standards.
Chairman: Melanie C. Jones
Great Lakes Region, Alpha Chapter (Washington, DC)
undergraduate@aka1908.com