Dr. Newell-Harris is the recipient of the National Medical Associations highest honor, the Scroll of Merit, as well as numerous awards and honors from many organizations including Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Bay Area Black United Fund, John Hale Medical Society, and Cinnamongirl, Inc. She is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Edmonds as his personal representative to the dedication of the new capital building in Monrovia, Liberia. Her bill, theReimburse Educators who Pay for Academic Year (REPAY) Supplies Act of 2015, was later included in the bipartisan tax package, theProtecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, and was signed into law on December 18, 2015. Her vision, education, employment, experiences, training and proven track record of accomplishment set the stage for success. As a professional, for a ten-year period, she worked as an attorney for the Federal Communications Commission, Broadcast Bureau, Washington, D. C., where she became chief of the Complaints Branch. She began her higher education in an early entrance program at Fisk University, and completed her undergraduate studies at Oberlin College. Hawkins was elected second national president of The Links at the fifth Assembly in Buffalo in 1953. Lillian Hudson Wall, wife of Dr. Lonnie C. Wall, was a native of Waynesborough, Georgia. Six years after her induction she was elected to the Executive Council as Member-at-Large. In addition, the lawmaker, whose mantra is Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, hosted one of the states largest job fairs, which connected thousands of Floridians to more than 100 local and national employers. Among the agencies she has served are the Departments of Navy, Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor; the Womens Bureau; NASA; and the District of Columbia. Rep. Demings is married to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, is a proud mother to three sons, and proud grandmother to five. A longtime advocate and champion to end human trafficking, during the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Beattys bipartisan legislation to combat child sex trafficking unanimously passed the House of Representatives in 2015 and was signed into law as part of a larger measure, theJustice for Victims of Trafficking Act, by President Obama. Our chapter is honored to be home to Regina Jollivette Frazier, Ninth National President (1986-1990) as well as three Southern Area Directors: Maude K. Reid, (Fifth; 1965-1969), Regina Jollivette Frazier, (Ninth; 1981-1984) and Anne Turner Herriott . She retired from the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in July 2006, as County Auditor after 20 years of service. The Constitution and Bylaws, and rituals were circulated in their revised formats, and a membership directorythe most comprehensive and detailed ever published by The Links, or any similar groupwas completed and distributed to each Links member. 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. From 1982 to 1988 she was board chairman. Adams secured funding for and organized Black Womens Consultationa coalition of the fifteen largest groups of African-American women in America. She served on the Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission, AIDS Outreach committee, Evans Avenue Business Association, Good Samaritans, and Riverside Neighborhood Advisory Council. However, in the annals of The Links, Incorporated this president shines as the one who led the group in the purchasing, renovation, furnishing and equipping of the national headquarters at 1200 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Foundation Site Coordinator for Alton High School, 2002-2004 (Harnessing Optimism and Potential Through Education), Thornton Township High Schools Leadership Academy, Developer and Facilitator, 1999-present, Institute Day Presenter, Hillcrest High School, Teaming and How to Write Smart Goals, Consultant for QLD Learning, 2004 present, High Schools That Work Presenter, National Conference, 2004, U.S. Department of Education and Office of Vocational Education, Presenter and Coach, Smaller Learning Communities Leadership Institute, San Francisco, California and Atlanta, Georgia, 2005, ISC4 Administrator of the Year Excellence in Education Award 2003, Herman Graves Service Award (IPA, South Cook) -1999, State of Illinois Principal of the Year 1998-99, Outstanding Staff Developer Thornridge High School Faculty -1998, Exceptional Performance & Contributions, presented by Educational Talent Search 1995, The South Suburban Family Shelter Board of Directors, The Links, Incorporated Board of Directors and National President, South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, State Advisory Committee. Campbell was personally recognized for her professionalism and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of Members and staff. She is also a graduate of Georgias Regional Leadership Institute, Leadership Atlanta, Leadership Gwinnett and Graduate of Harvard Non-Profit Leadership Program. She is a communicant of St. Augustine P.E. superb leadership in The Links, Incorporated. 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. Feeling the need to broaden her education just for the joy of it, Link Sutherland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Sociology from Portland State University and took graduate studies at Seattle Pacific University, majoring in Christian Ministries. After being stalled for 12 years, the GOP-led Congress in a bipartisan vote passed the bill in 2014. She is actively involved in several professional and civic organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and is a generous, mother, wife and friend. In her eight-year tenure on the Council, she: In 2016, Congresswoman Pressley was named one of The New York Times 14 Young Democrats to Watch. She won seats in the Florida House of Representatives in 1998 and the state Senate in 2002, whereher peers elected her Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore and Minority Whip. She worked, saved, and with the sacrifice and hard work of her parents became the first in her family to graduate from college. The following divisions comprise the Office of the Sergeant at Arms: Grandmother of Juneteenth, Social Impact Leader. She currently lives with her family in New York City. Beamon was recognized as the role model and inspiration for at least eight Cincinnati school principals. While at HUD, Ellison pursued her ongoing interest in the academic development of young people. Among her traits are creativity, faith, intelligence, concern, determination, thoughtfulness, self-confidence self-direction, generosity, patience, vibrancy and style. Rasheeda S. Liberty also serves as a regional finance director for Amazon. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is serving her 15th term representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas. For six successive summers, 19681974, she traveled to Oregon to serve at Portland State University. In the early days of the organization, she worked very hard with the Vigilance Committee. In 2014, she married Douglas Emhoff. Regina Frazier 10. Research shows that people receive a boost in happiness when they spend money on others instead of themselves. News and World Report named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives. 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. The Sergeant at Arms also coordinates extensively with the U.S. Capitol Police and various intelligence agencies to assess threats against Members of Congress and the Capitol complex. She has also sponsored legislation to reduce homeowners insurance premiums, protect foster children, and defend Haitian women against gender-based violence. 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. Barbara Dixon Simpkins 13. The chapter establishment officer was . 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. 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. Her messages, letters, and speeches are evidence of an elegance of expression, which was a rare natural gift. Ms. Opal stood alongside the president during this historic occasion and received the pen in which he used to sign off on the law. She represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in Houston, which is the energy capital of the world. After majoring in English at the University of Pennsylvania, she began her career as a teacher in the Philadelphia high schools. In recognition of her services, Ellison was named Arlingtons Woman of the Year, 1986. The Arlington County Commissioners appointed Link Ellison to the Board of Directors of Arlington Community Television. She has also received numerous keys and proclamations from cities/states across the country. Transformational Leader Bringing Vision, Sparking Innovation & Delivering Value. Dr. Newell-Harris has exemplified her exceptional talent to engage audiences in discourses about tough and complicated medical and health topics. Methodist Church. In 2020, she broke another glass ceiling and continued her career as a guardian of the law when she became one of the first women and one of the first Black Americans to prosecute a presidential impeachment before the U.S. Senate. 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. 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. half marathon as well as the Walt Disney marathon. She was also a member of the Baton Rouge YWCA, Women in Politics, the League of Women Voters, and the Blundon Home for Orphans, the local Girl Scouts Executive Board, and the Steering Committee on the Status of Women in Louisiana. in Washington and establishment of The Links Foundation, Incorporated. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Esi graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences. The program was designated as a national model of innovation for law enforcement by the United States Department of Justice. In her profession as well as in her avocational activities, Scott projected a deep and abiding concern for the well being of young people who needed some direction in their life choices. In this role she provided adult education training programs for an average of 69,000 Georgia citizens annually with a staff of over 1200 educators and support staff at 450 sites across the state. She createdDrive to End Hunger, a multi-year, nationwide campaign which has donated tens of millions of meals and provides support to over 100 anti-hunger organizations across the country. A sought after public speaker and the recipient of numerous awards, she was previously named one ofEbony Magazines150 most powerful African-Americans in the United States. Dr. . Scholarship is a principle that Valerie holds in high regard having graduated from York Institute as the class valedictorian at the age of fourteen, and being accepted into ten of the nations top universities. In rapid succession she became Southern Area director and then national vice president. After her husbands graduation in Civil Engineering, their search for a hometown which would offer opportunities for African Americans brought the young family to Seattle, Washington. She has also held leadership roles in a number of professional organizations, including the Association of Art Museums Directors where she served as the president and she co-led the American Alliance Museums Working Group on diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. In this capacity, she provides program leadership, expert advice, and technical assistance to citizens, members of the civic, corporate and academic communities. Copeland was a delegate to the White House Conference on Americas Future. She is a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Finance Executive Networking Group (FENG), and Jack & Jill of America. In 2007, Val Demings made history when she was appointed to serve as Orlandos first female Chief of Police. In addition, several members of the chapter served the organization at the area and national levels. Moreover, she was exceedingly generous in a monetary way, further demonstrating her support of programs for the disadvantaged.. Marion Minton died in 1979. The 80-year . Soon after graduating from Howard University, Frazier married. In her professional life, her continuing independent study and research have attracted support from some of the most respected foundations and institutions in this country. As national president, Ellison continued to utilize her many skills and contacts to implement Links programs and maintain the organizations national visibility. Dorothy Bell Wright is a native of Philadelphia. Regina Frazier 10. Now known as the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, the program has flourished and earned much-deserved national acclaim. Her educational development began as a student at Tennessee State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with honors. Glenda F. Newell-Harris, M.D, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and a media spokesperson whose opinions on new advances in medicine and controversial medical issues have made her a valued medical expert. Link Scott attended elementary and secondary schools and college in her home city. She visited Iraq, Jordan, and Afghanistan to meet with servicemembers and assess the situation on the ground. The 10th national president of The Links, Incorporated, Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland who described herself as a professional volunteer, was unanimously elected at the 1990 Assembly. 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. Among the boards on which Dr. Glover has served are Pinnacle Financial Partners, First Guaranty Bancshares, The Lenox Group, and Citigroup-Student Loan Corporation. Kornisha is a member of The Links, Incorporated-Columbus, GA Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley, Auxiliary to the Columbus Fort Benning Medical Society, Brookstone School Parent Association Executive Board, Emanuel Preparatory School Board, and the Womens Giving Circle for the Boys and Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley. Not only has she presented the history of the early days of The Links in Philadelphia and served as an organizing member of The Links national committee on archives and history, but she has also completed a valuable research study titled Black Business in Philadelphia Prior to the Civil War.. She was the first African American to serve as the Chair of the Board of United Way of America. Memorial services were conducted by President Frazier, and the November issue of President Fraziers newsletter was devoted to her. While attending the Philadelphia High School for Girls, her innate artistic talent was discovered and she entered the special program in the field of art. She holds memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Girlfriends, Inc., and formerly Jack and Jill of America, Inc. One of the main reasons people choose to give back to their community is to show gratitude for the opportunities that have brought them where they are. Among other groups in which she holds membership and/or office are the Carats, Inc., Zonta International, Leadership Miami, Just Us, Jack and Jill of America and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 00:44. In 1905, before the NAACP was founded, Du Bois co-founded the Niagara Movement, a radical Black civil rights . Gopalan, a breast cancer scientist and pioneer in her own right, received her doctorate the same year Vice President Harris was born. Each course endeavor afforded new knowledge, growth and understanding. Her undergraduate studies were at Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Kentucky, after which she attended an intensive study program, sponsored by the Council for Legal Educational Program, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, and matriculated for her Jurist Doctorate degree at Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C. Her vibrant and unfaltering dedication to friendship and service was adored members around the country. She had two grandchildren, Robert Scott, and Lisa Upshur. In the summer of 1986, very early in her term of office, President Frazier scheduled open house at The Links national headquarters for the Auxiliaries of each of three major conventions meeting in Washington that summer. They have a large blended family that includes their children, Ella and Cole. 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. She also served on the Transition Committee for current Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. She did post-graduate study at Temple University, Vassar, and the University of Pennsylvania. Atkinson wrote the words to The Links song, originated the Coronation Carnival, and was the fourth president of the Philadelphia (PA) Chapter. She has completed the O.U.C. 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. Calling upon these experiences during her first term as The Links national president, Purnell directed moving the national headquarters into larger, more suitable accommodations. As a professional historian, Edmonds never lets the group forget its obligation to its own heritage. Annually, Salute Selma, Inc. hosts three major events that commemorates Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Following her years at the Smithsonian, Dr. Cole was a Principle Consultant with Cook Ross, a management consulting firm, where she co-led a Chief Diversity Officer Leadership Forum and worked with various companies to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces. Smith is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board and Golden Torch Honor Societies. Julia Brogdon-Purnell 8. In 1990, Vice President Harris joined the Alameda County District Attorneys Office where she specialized in prosecuting child sexual assault cases. This is our real challenge, said Marion Sutherland as she chose for her theme, Cherishing the Past-Cultivating the Present-Creating the Future. In recognition of her services as a consummate volunteer who had dedicated her life to giving service to mankind, The Honorable Norman B. Since education and social reforms have always been an abiding passion, she is committed to serving and advocating for civil and human rights issues, voting rights, womens rights, economic empowerment, and criminal justice reform. Recognizing her record of service and productivity, in 2010 voters overwhelmingly elected her to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1970, the 17th National Assembly, meeting in Cincinnati, elected Helen Gray Edmonds of Durham, North Carolina, as the fifth national president. She is a Life Member of YWCA of Greater Miami and Dade County, Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors. She was the organizer and the first president of the Prince George County (MD) Chapter in 1979; she was the Eastern Area secretary in 1987, and served as the Eastern Area director in 1991-1995. She also served on the Senate Judiciary Committee. She has been a member of the chapters International Trends and Services committee, and the Services To Youth committee. Margot James Copeland, Director of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement Purnells hobbies were reading, traveling, and music. At The Links 1949 Assembly, she was chosen as national historian. Esi Eggleston Bracey is a transformational business executive with nearly 30 years of experience in general management, brand building, and marketing leadership. Kelli served as the head ofGlobal Consumer Branding and Advertising for DELLs Consumer Products division, head of Marketing and Communications for BET Networks, and as a Brand Manager at P&G. As Deputy, Campbell oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the divisions of the Sergeant at Arms. In the same year, she formed her now internationally recognized company, Russell-McCloud & Associates, as a professional orator and trainer. Past presidents 1-10 1. In addition, Smith served as 2015-17 Chair of the National Association of State Directors of Adult Education and has testified before the U.S. Senate HELP Committee representing the issues faced by adults with literacy challenges. She was active in Jack and Jill, the Mothers Study Club, the Sunday Niters, and the Dealers. After the untimely death of Gilchrist in 1990, the Center was renamed The Scott-Gilchrist Quality of Life Center and Purnell became the Director. Valerie is a Diamond Life Member who has shown her dedication to Zeta since her induction in 1982, and has held numerous positions on the local, state, regional, and national levels of the organization, including the Atlantic Regional Director, Chairman of the National Executive Board and National Director of Strategic Planning. Retiring gave Mrs. Lee the time and opportunity to become even more involved in the community. "We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow," he said in criticism of the national . Her husband became a successful developer of apartment houses and nursing homes in the greater Seattle area, and Link Sutherland became a Nursing Home Administrator. In one of the profiles prepared by the Greater Miami (FL) Chapter for a nomination, her chapter listed President Fraziers special talents as, among others, leadership and organizational skills and public skills. In the four years of her term, President Fraziers dynamic, visionary and creative actions more than validated her chapters insightful citations. She has been described as a visionary and global thought leader, a catalyst for breakthrough results, accelerating progress and contribution while fostering positive relationships. Her brother, the late Thirlee Smith, Jr., was the first full-time African American reporter at theMiami Heraldand a long-time educator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, who was responsible for implementing African-American history into the districts curriculum. Dr. Samuel E. Kelly, former Vice-President at the University, said of her, As an early founder of the Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program at the University of Washington, Marion contributed innumerable hours toward the development of a scholarship fund which ultimately produced over $500,000 during the time in which she served on the Board. The Houston (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was organized in 1951 by Dr. Thelma Patten Law who invited thirteen other civic conscious friends, Thelma O. She now serves on Habitats Land Acquisition Board. 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. Margot James Copeland is Executive Vice President and Director of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at KeyBank, one of the nations largest bank-based multiline financial services companies. She is a founder, member, and co-chair of the Congressional Childrens Caucus and authored and introduced H.R. This effort was formally recognized by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and the Ambassador of the Netherlands. Her own familycherished mother, devoted husband, children and grandchildrenis the embryo of her concern for Black families, particularly those matriarchal families which seem to have to bear such heavy burdens in our society. President Adams and her husband Bishop John Adams, are the parents of three successful and talented daughters: Gaye Adams-Massey, Esquire, Dr. Jann H. Adams and Madelyn R. Adams. 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. Congresswoman Johnson is the first African-American and woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and is the Dean of the Texas Congressional delegation in addition to serving as Dean of the Texas, New Mexico and Arizona Democratic Congressional Delegation. The Financial Services Committee oversees the entire financial services industry, including the nations banking, securities, insurance, and housing industries, as well as the work of the Federal Reserve, the United States Department of the Treasury and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, is an accomplished educator and museum professional; noted speaker and author on issues of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion; and a committed advocate for social justice. After short periods of teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary and College, and at Saint Pauls College in Lawrenceville, she joined the faculty of North Carolina Central University. in Criminology from Florida State University, then went on to receive a Masters in Public Administration. 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. 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