Copeland was a delegate to the White House Conference on Americas Future. In Lynchburg, Dr. Weeden opened his dental office and Maloney served successively as teacher, guidance counselor and administrative principal at the citys Dunbar High School. Calling upon these experiences during her first term as The Links national president, Purnell directed moving the national headquarters into larger, more suitable accommodations. To assist the national president, the Executive Council, and the National Assembly, she also organized the National Advisory Council, composed of all past officers and the organizing members of the Philadelphia (PA) Chapter who cared to participate. Her sister, Sadie Brogdon Blackwell, is also a member of The Links. She has more than 30 years of applied health, minority health, and behavioral medicine research, evaluation, and technical assistance and training experience specializing in health promotion and disease prevention. Among her many distinguished awards and honors are: American Banker Magazine, Community Impact Award Virginia is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., The Links Inc., The Continental Societies Inc. and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Virginia regularly participates in the National Urban Leagues BEEP-Program, lecturing at Historical Black Colleges and Universities. While her father ultimately overcame his addiction and went on to become a published author, Congresswoman Pressley was primarily raised by her mother Sandra Pressley, a tenants rights organizer who instilled in her the value of civic engagement. Alumni of the Year, Hampton University, 2013 Among her many religious affiliations are membership in the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Baton Rouge and its Missionary Society, Stewardess Board, and Laymens Organization. She launched innovative programs like Operation Positive Direction, a mentoring program that empowers at-risk students through tutoring, community service, and positive incentives. Working closely with internationally known opera director, Glynn Ross, and world-famous artists, she spearheaded the efforts of the Seattle Operas Community Involvement Committee to develop a series of programs, which were presented, in local schools and churches by operatic stars. Russell-McCloud led a dynamic, visionary, capable, dedicated team of Links who focused their time, talent, ability and expertise on the timely theme, LinkagesToward the Possible. Each member of the Executive Council, whether elected or appointed, concentrated her efforts on creating seamless organizational leadership that positively responded to the heart of The Links, Incorporated programming. In addition to her experience leading the Greater Cleveland Roundtable and Leadership Cleveland, Link Copelands public service is marked by her appointment to Vice Chairperson of the Cleveland Bicentennial Commission and subsequently the Cleveland Millennium Commission by former Cleveland Mayor Michael R. White, whose second term Inaugural Committee she chaired. In 2005, Dr. Newell-Harris received certification in Physician Leadership in Managing Ambulatory Care from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Newell-Harris has exemplified her exceptional talent to engage audiences in discourses about tough and complicated medical and health topics. She is past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Energy Braintrust, co-chair of the Justice Reform Task Force, and a leadership appointed member of the International Helsinki Commission. The following divisions comprise the Office of the Sergeant at Arms: Grandmother of Juneteenth, Social Impact Leader. 83, the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2013. The Links members contribute more than 1 million documented hours of community service annually. She didnt go straight to college after graduation which was a grave disappointment to her mother, but did eventually get there after getting married, having four children and getting divorced. The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. Campbell was appointed Special Agent in Charge of the Liaison Division within the Office of Government and Public Affairs in 2014 where she secured all diplomatic and official passports. All these words and more describe Virginia W. Harris. Research shows that people receive a boost in happiness when they spend money on others instead of themselves. As Senator, Vice President Harris championed legislation to reform cash bail, combat hunger, provide rent relief, improve maternal health care, and address the climate crisis as a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Humanitarian Award, The Diversity Center Convened the first listening-only hearing in the Boston City Councils history, where 300 families impacted by gun violence and trauma shared their stories with city officials, Partnered with the National Black Womens Justice Institute, to develop evidence-based research to reform school disciplinary policies that contribute to the school to prison pipeline for black and Latinx girls, and. She worked, saved, and with the sacrifice and hard work of her parents became the first in her family to graduate from college. Campbell began her career as a Criminal Investigator assigned to the Washington, D.C. Field Office. Purnells hobbies were reading, traveling, and music. She also served on the Transition Committee for current Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. Congresswoman Beatty is active in The Links, Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Columbus Urban League, The American Heart Associationwhere she previously served on the boardand numerous other organizations. While Dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi from 1994 to 2012, Dr. Glover led the College of Business through the accreditation process and spearheaded the implementation of the nations first Ph.D. program in Business at a HBCU. Sarah Strickland Scott, co-founder and first national president of The Links, Incorporated, was born in Philadelphia. She grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Xavier Preparatory High School there. With a near-perfect record of meeting chapter obligations, the Grants-in-Aid for the first biennium exceeded $132,000.00 and ultimately exceeded $1,000,000.00. Ph.D. Fall 1998 Loyola University (Chicago) Education Administration, Administrative Certificate, 1985 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Master of Science Degree in Education, 1975 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Bachelor of Science Degree in History and Political Science, 1971 Ball State University, Muncie, IN, South Suburban IASCD, President, Treasurer Present, South Suburban Curriculum Council, 2002 Present, American Association of School Administrators, 1999 Present, State Superintendents Task Force School Designation, 2001, Executive Leadership Institute (Motorola) I & II Design Team Member, 1996-2001, Illinois Principals Association State Director, 1997-2000, National Staff Development Council, 1994 Present, National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1992 1999, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1992 Present, Illinois Principals Association Region VII, Publicity Director, 1992; Director, 1996, Leadership Coach New Leaders for New Schools, 2008-Present, Resident Coach New Leaders for New Schools, 2007-2008, National Staff Development Consultant for School Professional Development Audits, JoEllen Killion, Chair, 2001-present, IL Gates Coalition for Systems Change and Technology Integration in Schools, State Trainer with Dr. Diane Asbey and Lynda Irvin, 2001- present, Illinois Principals Association Aspiring Principals Workshop Presenter since 1994, H.O.P.E. Since its founding, the Chapter has served metropolitan Atlanta through community service projects and charitable giving. Dr. Cole is married to James D. Staton, Jr. She is the mother of three sons and one stepson. In her personal life, she is the widow of Dr. Joseph B. Vaughn, Jr., their 34-year marriage ending with his death in September 2000. She quickly rose to become principal of Skyway Elementary School, which was recognized as one of the best schools in America in President George H. W. Bushs America 2000 plan to upgrade national education standards. CEO, EVP Beauty & Personal Care, Unilever North America. She entered the Cincinnati school system in 1931 as a teacher at Douglass School and soon moved to Jackson School as assistant principal, becoming its principal a short time later. In June 2014, she was promoted to be the Western Regional Medical Director for Corizon Health Incorporated, where she provides clinical and medical leadership to a team of physicians and other medical staff, while maintaining quality care and cost-effective accountability. She also served as the organizations elected National First Vice President, National Secretary and was previously employed as Delta Sigma Thetas Executive Director leading their headquarters business function. Purnell brought to the presidency of The Links the experiences she gained as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She was active in Jack and Jill and served a term as national president of that organization. Under her leadership, AARP has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies. At this meeting, she was elected the first national president and continued in that office until 1953. Biennially, The Links, Incorporated gives an award for outstanding international volunteerism. Enthusiastic, gracious, charming are a few of the adjectives used to describe this effective leader who did so much to expand the program horizons of The Links. Attend at least one Intake Orientation per academic year. In 1984, daughter Gaye in introducing her mother said: Throughout her career as educator, administrator, community activist, missionary supervisor and mother extraordinaire, Dr. Adams has always committed herself to doing and being her best. In her role as president, she presented the final payment on the pledge of one million dollars to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the largest contribution to UNCF by any Black organization. The 11th national president, Patricia Russell-McCloud took the helm of leadership for The Links, Incorporated in 1994 with the anticipation of definitive outcomes for the organizations 21st century readiness. They quickly became involved in the community. President Sutherland is a member of the Board of the Seattle Foundation and has served as a trustee of the Seattle Opera Association. Through the work of Chief Demings and her dedicated officers, OPD reduced violent crime by more than 40 percent. Beverly and her husband, Stephen, have been married for forty-nine years. Our goal is to eliminatedisparities in these areas for the betterment of our communities. Our POWER. She was the mother of two sons, Frederick, Jr., and Bruce Rosell Hawkins. Simpkins died December 10, 2009 at her home in Fort Washington, Maryland. During this session, which celebrated the 25th year of the founding of the United Nations, she chaired the U.S. Delegation to the Assemblys Third Committee, Human Rights. The membership consists of more than 16,000 professional women of African descent in 292 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. Moreover, she was exceedingly generous in a monetary way, further demonstrating her support of programs for the disadvantaged.. Joining a fraternity or sorority at Western Carolina University is a wonderful way to be involved with campus life, find a group of life-time friends and mentors, participate in philanthropic and community service activities, and increase your leadership skills. Academy of Game Changers, Spelman College and is a proud graduate of Howard University. The Minerva Circle presents the finalized Membership Intake Schedule/Implementation Checklist (Appendix 3A)and the Membership Intake Budget (Appendix 3B)to the chapter for approval at the next regularly scheduled chapter meeting. While in Liberia, she lectured at the Universities of Monrovia and Liberia, and five other educational and/or community groups. He is the thirty-eighth person to hold this post since the House of Representatives first met in New York City in 1789. Her stellar work and staunch commitment have earned her numerous national, regional, state and local awards. She was the youngest of two daughters of David and Anna Rosell. It was that enterprising spirit wedded to a deep love for her community that led to the founding of the National CARES Mentoring Movement in 2005 as Essence CARES. A 1954 Ford Foundation grant for post-doctoral study and research in modem European history enabled her to study at the University of Heidelberg, West Germany. Her husband, Ronald Eugene Frazier, is an Architect and Urban Planner whose independent firm is one of the best known in this field. They brought her to civil rights demonstrations and introduced role modelsranging from Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall to civil rights leader Constance Baker Motleywhose work motivated her to become a prosecutor. On January 6th Campbell was an instrumental player in securing Members of Congress and staff. Abina, a native of Historic Selma, AL, grew up at the feet of several civil and voting rights foot soldiers and giants, where she developed a passion for fighting against social injustice. As well, she has mentored 145 professionals who have taken their place on the global stage in their chosen fields of endeavor. Jo Ann began her career with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, moving on to progressively more responsible leadership positions in the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Agriculture before serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Library of Congress where, among other things, she led eleven National Book Festivals. Membership in the LINKS community is free . In The Links Souvenir Journal celebrating the 25th anniversary of the organization, editor Will Florence Robbins Hudgins had saluted Maloney for her excellent leadership, which had brought the group to the climax of its first decade. Under her wise and dynamic leadership, Educating for Democracy was adopted as the theme for the national program and the pledge to search for talented and/or gifted youth was implemented as an extension of the organizations Services for Youth project. Three years later the North Carolina Central University social science and history building was renamed in her honor. In addition to awards and commendations in her profession and recognition for her unparalleled contributions to The Links, Wright served as first national president of Jack and Jill. Although she was the third Link to serve as national president, in a true sense Maloney was a first. As the groups co-founders, Sarah Strickland Scott and Margaret Rosell Hawkins were uniquely able to guide its early efforts. Congresswoman Johnson began her career as the first female African-American Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the V.A. She is an active member of the Dogwood City (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Campbell collaborated with the USSS and the Netherlands Forensic Institute and brokered an international agreement to enhance forensic investigative capabilities. She has been described as a visionary and global thought leader, a catalyst for breakthrough results, accelerating progress and contribution while fostering positive relationships. Although it cannot be measured, undoubtedly the charm and grace of the setting had a positive effect on the participants. The late Beulah Finley Smith and the late Thirlee Smith, Sr., were small business owners and civil rights activists. She is a registered pharmacist and consultant pharmacist in Florida and in D.C. After graduation from Howard she was employed in Washington for a few years, first as a pharmacist in the largest drug store chain in the East, and later as the chief pharmacist with the National Association of Retired Teachers and the American Association of Retired Persons Drug Service. Concurrently, she served as community advisor to the Northern Virginia Junior League and assisted the county as a member of the Classification and Pay Committee, responsible for advising the county in a comprehensive study and revision of its total classification and pay system for all employees. President Frazier led The Links to make the historic pledge of one million dollars to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDEF). She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Anthropological Association, and a member of the Association of Black Anthropologists. Smith was also recognized in 2017 as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen by the Office of the Secretary of State and is the recipient of a U.S. Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition. And she was the first woman appointed to the board of Coca-Cola Enterprises. Her mother moved to Fort Worth when she was ten years old. Call Us - 202-842-8686. U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty issued a clarion call to action to pursue the eradication of economic, environmental, social, and racial injustices everywhere individually and collectively through Our VOICE. Stratton attended High School for Girls in Philadelphia and Glassboro State Teachers College where she majored in elementary education. A teenage recreation program called Teen-Age Soul Cellar; transportation to the public library for disadvantaged children; a testing program to identify academically talented children for support and guidance; and art scholarships were some of the projects she helped develop into the Lynchburg (VA) Chapters famous Keyboard and the Steps with Links projects. Rather than yield to the pressure for an integrated prom, school officers canceled the affair. She is, however, determined not to be the last. She was cited as one of Ebony magazines One Hundred Most Influential Black Americans from 1987 to 1990, and in 1988, as one ofDollars and SenseMagazines selection of Americas Top 100 Black Business and Professional Women. Reflecting back, however, she recalled that although she was involved in entrepreneurial activities, her real love was rendering service to those around her. 1st National President and Co-Founder Philadelphia (PA) Chapter 1949-1953. She supports three Christian Childrens Fund children. I always look for ways to help others have access to the same opportunities I did. Throughout her education, she was captured by the opportunity and challenge of learning. President Ellison has said that she envisions Links members as a human resource bank for the nation a source for leaders who will serve their communities and combine their talents and assets to influence decision and policy makers of this country. Smith retired from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as the Assistant Commissioner and Georgia State Director for Adult Education and GED Testing in 2018. International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Glenda Glover, Ph.D, JD, CPA, of Nashville, Tennessee is the International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women. She also passed a bill that made rape in prison a felony crime. When Maloney was elected in 1957, her aim was to develop for The Links, a national program in which every chapter would be involved and would serve needs no other organization was addressing. She hosts a weekly Sunday morning call for parents nationwide to find solace and help. In addition to raising academic standards and expectations, Congresswoman Wilson taught her students the power of advocacy. In her first speech, she spoke out on behalf of immigrants and refugees who were then under attack.