Sisterhood
Initiated
Nu Iota Chapter
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
November, 1993
Scholarship
Education
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
B.A. in Journalism
University of New Orleans
New Orleans LA
M.A. in English
Service
Major Chapter Accomplishments: 2021 - 2023
- Awarded more than $90K in college scholarships
- Implemented COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics during a global pandemic for 1K+ community members
- Launched the annual Women’s Health Symposium
- Established the annual Diaspora Fest signature program
- Initiated an “Aging Up” program series
- 25th Chapter Anniversary
- 2021 $10,000 Kaiser Permanente Grant for Exemplary Volunteerism
- 2021 Dekalb County Department of Family and Children’s Services Community Partner Award
- 2021 Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta’s Outstanding Community Partner of the Year
- 2021-2022 Southern Region Extra-Large “Chapter of the Year”
- 2022 DREF Community Empowerment Grant: Physical and Mental Health
- 2022 HQ: Good Health Wins Round III Grant
- 2022 All of Us Research Program Grant
- 2022 Southern Region Social Action Grant: Get Out the Vote
- 2022 DREF: All of Us Research Program Grant
- 2022 Berean Christian Church: Reimaging, Repurposing, & Reclaiming for the Kingdom Grant
- 2022 HQ: Good Health Wins Round II Grant
- 2022 Georgia State University: Represent ATL Research Grant
- 2022-2023 Southern Region May Week Honors Award
- 2022-2023 “Live Well” Program Award for Physical and Mental Health
Major Chapter Accomplishments: 2023 - 2025
- Awarded more than $90K in college scholarships
- Established perpetual chapter logo
- Implemented the “Unsung Hero” Award
- 3rd Vice President position established
- 25th Annual Debutante Program
- 2023 Southern Region Social Action Grant: Get Out the Vote
- 2023 Georgia State University: Represent ATL Research Grant
- 2023 DREF Seed Grant
- 2023 Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church: Reinvigorate Women Award
- 2023 56th National Convention Step Show Champions – “The Wiz”
- 2023 – 2024 DREF Community Empowerment Grant: Educational Development
- 2023 – 2024 All of Us Research Program Grant
- 2024 Southern Region Social Action Grant: Vote Your Voice
- 2024-2025 “Highest of Five” Award for Economic Development
