Rep. Demings began her career in Jacksonville as a social worker, working to protect foster children. In addition, she has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Ohio Dominican University and Central State University. Other professional positions included Accounting Director & Financial Management Analyst, Gwinnett County, Audit Manager, State of Georgia, Comptroller, Governors Office Womens Services, State of Louisiana, Accountant, Sears Roebuck and Company, South Eastern Regional Office and Accountant with Arthur Young and Company. He is the thirty-eighth person to hold this post since the House of Representatives first met in New York City in 1789. Helen Grey Edmonds 6. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Ph.D. is a 1986 alumna of Fayetteville State University (FSU), and the 17th national president of The Links, Incorporated. Prior to her corporate work, Smith spent several years as university administrator in varied capacities. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Fisk University and a Master of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Miami, Congresswoman Wilson worked as a teacher and assistant educational coordinator for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Head Start program. In 2015, Campbell was detailed as Special Advisor to the Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness where she developed comprehensive recommendations for transforming the Veteran Affairs $1 billion Uniformed Police Program. View a full description of this book . Pauline A. Ellison was born in Iron Gate, Virginia, and graduated from Watson High School in Covington. President Fraziers administration was characterized by bold, new and visionary challenges for The Links to grow and change. President Frazier spoke for all members when she pointed out that the organization was fortunate to have known co-founder Scott during the decades of its growth; to have served with her; and to have been touched by examples of the character, integrity, and steadfastness of purpose, which characterized her personal life. From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Science, Space and Technology Committees first African-American and first female Ranking Member. She served as national president of The Links, Incorporated and The Links Foundation, Incorporated and is the immediate past chair of the board of directors of Imani Community Church. News and World Report named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives. The program was designated as a national model of innovation for law enforcement by the United States Department of Justice. She is the past Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee for Maritime and Border Security wherein she co-authored HR 1417, a bipartisan bill which has been touted as the best vehicle for accomplishing comprehensive immigration reform in the U.S. House of Representatives. Black Professional of the Year Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation In 1973, she served as a member of the Planning Committee of the Florida Governors Conference on Libraries and Public Information Services, and from 1977 to 1988 served on the Metropolitan Dade County Zoning Appeals Board. Over our 75 year history, 17 trailblazing women have served at the helm of The Links, Incorporated. Purnell died at the age of 97 on Monday, October 21. The annual conference affords young scholars opportunity to present and critique their ongoing research. Dolly Adams 9. "We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow," he said in criticism of the national . So, on June 9, 1984, under the guidance of Lulu Robinson, Rebecca Edmonds, and most notably, the late Dr. Helen G. Edmonds, Past National President of The Links, Incorporated, these 26 women from Orange, Wake and Durham Counties were chartered as the Triangle Park Chapter, The Links, Incorporated. Hawkins was elected second national president of The Links at the fifth Assembly in Buffalo in 1953. While living in the Eastern Area, she joined the Arlington (VA) Chapter. 100 Most Powerful Women in Cleveland,New Cleveland WomanMagazine Hudgins further recalled that during her administration Maloney had widened the scope of the organizations concerns to include the international scene by directing attention to the problems of the emerging African nations. She is a member of the Potomac (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and was its organizer and chartering president. The present status of life in our inner cities, with its high unemployment and less than ideal opportunities, demands that we bring together our best minds and talents to resolve these problems with new strategies and tactics. She earned her Master of Business Administration Degree in Accounting at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia and her Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Business Degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Glover earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. She is a certified public accountant, a licensed attorney, and one of a handful of African-American women to hold the Ph.D.-CPA-J.D. 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. She also is a recipient of the UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead award. Annually, Salute Selma, Inc. hosts three major events that commemorates Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. She is leading these brands and her team powerfully through the COVID pandemic, unlocking unprecedented growth (record H1 performance) and market place impact including (but not limited to) noteworthy programs Dove Courage is Beautiful, America wil not be Beautiful, Fathers Taken programs. Lillian Hudson Wall, wife of Dr. Lonnie C. Wall, was a native of Waynesborough, Georgia. Their client list includes Dove, WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Tory Burch, Unilever, AARP, Coca Cola, Williams-Sonoma, among others. She visited Iraq, Jordan, and Afghanistan to meet with servicemembers and assess the situation on the ground. In rapid succession she became Southern Area director and then national vice president. Copeland was a delegate to the White House Conference on Americas Future. After graduating in 1931, she was appointed to teach art in the Camden, New Jersey schools. Dr. Newell-Harris diversified experience practicing medicine in the public and private sector for the past 28 years has given her the inspiration and the vision to co-found her own healthcare consulting business, Newell-Harris & Spriggs Consulting. A member of the Delta Kappa Gamma professional sorority for women in education and of Kappa Delta Pi scholastic honor society, Beamon served at various times as workshop consultant at Syracuse University, North Carolina College at Durham, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently lives with her family in New York City. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University. In 2014, Congresswoman Beattys efforts proved pivotal in securing nearly $4 million in federal funds to address Columbus infant mortality rate, which is one of the highest in the country. She was national director of this program area from 1962 to 1967 and again from 1969 to 1970, before the national and international facets were separated. Adams was inducted into the Seattle (WA) Chapter and affiliated with the Angel City (LA) Chapter. She was subsequently designated as chair of the Civil Service Commission. Coalition of 100 Black Women, Community Service Award 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. After her term as national president, Scott served for a time as national director of the Service for Youth program facet. She died in 1973. Frances Vashon Atkinson was born in St. Louis and began her education there. She began as a Speech and English teacher in Winston-Salem, North Carolina but after her marriage, moved with her new husband, Dr. Henry P. Weeden, to Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in history at Ohio State University. The theme, Dynamic Dimensions, used at the 1964 Assembly over which Beamon presided, might very well characterize her administration. She is the co-Founder of Salute Selma, Inc., a non-profit organization designed to take the lessons learned through the lenses of the Civil Rights Movement and apply these solutions to everyday business practices. Stylish, scintillating, and hardworking, Katie Greene was awarded a gold bracelet at the 1969 Assembly for her unmatched record of attendance at every assembly for twenty years. Among her traits are creativity, faith, intelligence, concern, determination, thoughtfulness, self-confidence self-direction, generosity, patience, vibrancy and style. Dr. Lee currently serves as a Leadership Coach for New Leaders for New Schools. Considered by many as the Voice of Reason, she is dedicated to upholding the Constitutional rights of all people. She was cited byEbony magazine as one of the most influential Black Americans from 1982-86; was elected byDollars and Sense Magazine as one of Americas top Business and Professional Women of 1986. One of the intellectual forces behind the early NAACP was pioneering sociologist W.E.B. Dr. Cole rose to national prominence as the first African American woman President of Spelman College and, later, as President of Bennett College, making her the only person to serve as president of both historically Black colleges for women in the United States. Her parents, Elouise, a maid, and James, a janitor, instilled in their children a deep respect for hard work, decency, and responsibility. During her term as national president, the chapter establishment program was structured and national Grants-in-Aid became an integral part of The Links operation. I always look for ways to help others have access to the same opportunities I did. 25 Influential Black Women in Business,The Network Journal Congresswoman Wilson is the founder of the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan coalition formed to help pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act. Together, they published and edited a community newspaper, the Pacific Leader. She is married to Charles Glover, and they have two adult children, Attorney Candace Glover and Dr. Charles Glover II. Campbell was personally recognized for her professionalism and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of Members and staff. Kornisha also served as the 2015-2017 Southeastern Regional Secretary, Regional Nominating Committee member for 2 terms, and as Regional Chair of Rules and Regulations. Upon her retirement from the Smithsonian she received the title of Director Emerita. They are the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren, six boys and two girls. For the past 17 years she has served as National President, First Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Finance and Fund Development, National Treasurer and chaired several national committees. CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA), a leading precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers - today announced that it is sponsoring the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Annual Kidney Patient Summit taking place on Capitol Hill on March 1-2, 2023. Patricia Russell-McCloud 12. Recognized by the NW Georgia YWCA as a Woman of Achievement, she has been listed in both Whos Who Among African Americans and Whos Who in the Southeast. She is a Life Member of YWCA of Greater Miami and Dade County, Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors. in Political Science from Yale University with honors in the first graduating class including females, followed by a J.D. With local affiliates in 58 cities, National CARES has recruited, trained and deployed more than 150,000 mentors to schools and youth-support and mentoring organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, as well as to its own culturally rooted, academic- and social-transformational initiatives. She returned to South Africa as the national president to solidify the construction of the schools and sponsored the South African Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Over the course of her career, she has held teaching and administrative positions in anthropology, womens studies, and African American studies at several major universities. Pauline Maloney 4. Formerly, Copeland served as Chief Diversity Officer at Key and under her leadership Key was consistently ranked as a Top 50 or Most Noteworthy Company for Diversity by DiversityInc. From 1999 thru 2003, during her time as a Special Agent, Campbell served on the Presidential Protection Division assigned to President William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary R. Clinton and President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Other legislative achievements and priorities included relocating women in Florida prisons to facilities that would enable them to be closer to their children while serving out their sentences; opposing high-stakes testing; pushing for a ban of the term illegal alien in state public records; and partnering with Governor Charlie Crist to restore voting rights for ex-felons. She grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Xavier Preparatory High School there. Margaret Hawkins was born Margaret Josephine Rosell on January 12, 1908, in Philadelphia. [9] Sarah Strickland Scott, 1949-1953 Margaret Rosell Hawkins, 1953-1957 Pauline Weeden Maloney, 1957-1961 Vivian J. Beamon, 1962-1970 Helen Gray Edmonds, 1970-1974 Pauline Ellison, 1974-1978 Julia Brogdon Purnell, 1978-1982 Regina Jollivette Frazier, 1986-1990 From 1949 to 1950, she served as Basileus of the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and was for many years a trustee of her church, the A.M. E. Union Church. Married to Dr. Nolan N. Atkinson, staff associate at Bryn Mawr Hospital and NAACP leader, she listed her hobby or interest as my family and my home. Atkinson is the mother of two children, Carolyn A. Thomas, vice president of a consulting firm, and Nolan, Jr., an attorney. The two women launched Christines idea for a Service Center at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She is the recipient of numerous awards and has received 69 honorary degrees. Dolly Adams 9. Until his retirement, her husband, Emmanuel Crogman Wright, was president of the historic Philadelphia banking institution founded by his father, Major R. R. Wright, Sr., an ex-slave and financial genius. from the University of Virginia Law School. In that role, Vice President Harris created a ground-breaking program to provide first-time drug offenders with the opportunity to earn a high school degree and find employment. She has a highly successful scholarship initiative at her Alma Mater, Kentucky State University for African American Women scholars in STEM related careers. It was during her term in the national office that the now-famous Links-NAACP life membership program was begun. Further, she has secured more than $10 million in grants for visionary programs involving the professional community in cutting-edge issues such as adolescent pregnancy prevention, family planning, promotion of physical activity among African American youth, school-age child care, and recruitment and retention of minority youth in undergraduate and graduate programs. She has several decades of active membership and involvement in many civic and community organizations. 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. She currently serves as trustee of Kent State University, (chairing the Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee), the Cleveland Clinic, Say Yes to Education NY, NY, the Thomas White Foundation and the Kenneth Scott Foundation. Congresswoman Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the first nurse to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Gladys Gary Vaughn 14. She also served on the Transition Committee for current Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. Georgia, convened (by Past National President Dolly Adams) to develop strategies to support the 1990 Civil Rights Restoration legislation. She also served on the board of trustees of Westchester State College. She held the position of President of Cotys Global Consumer Beauty Division and Senior Vice President of Procter & Gambles Global Cosmetics leading a portfolio of flagship international make-up brands including COVERGIRL, Max Factor, Sally Hansen, Rimmel London, Bourjois, and more. The late Beulah Finley Smith and the late Thirlee Smith, Sr., were small business owners and civil rights activists. 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