
LAC Committee Chairs
Arts and Letters
Committee Chair
Siobhan Smith, Brandi Shumake
Committee Description
Promotes cultural arts in the community.
Preserves and communicates African American artistic contributions.
Hosts at least one Delta Red Carpet event per year.
Chaplin Council
Committee Chair
Rita Bowman
Committee Description
Sets the spiritual tone of the meeting when so requested.
Serves in this capacity at other gatherings at the request of the President.
Fulfills the role outlined in the Ritual for chapter meetings and ceremonies.
Participates in Omega Omega services.
Must keep accurate record of deceased members of the chapter for reports to Grand Chapter.
Keep obituaries and provide an annual written report to the chapter to be filed in storage with the annual chapter records.
Collegiate Connection
Committee Chair
Kennedy Frye, Tiffany Bowles
Committee Description
Responsible for enhancing the retention rate of collegiate members.
Help increase the transitioning rate of collegiate members to alumnae chapters by guiding and serving as a tool for collegiate members to connect with an alumnae chapter before they graduate.
Communications
Committee Chair
Terri Davenport, Angie Thompson, Roz Welch
Committee Description
Manages chapter communications, website, social media, and newsletter.
Coordinates publicity for events and ensures brand compliance.
Courtesy
Committee Chair
Kiarni Hall-Blakemore, Deandrea McKinney
Committee Description
Responsible for extending courtesies, such as condolences, recognition to chapter members, to honor visiting Sorors fulfilling a speaking engagement, etc.
Responsible for playing a key role in setting a hospitable environment, which welcomes a sisterly spirit to our members, sorors and guests at chapter meetings, Delta sponsored events, as appropriate and other activities as deemed by the President and/or Chairperson.
Works closely with the Membership Services Committee to provide appropriate courtesies in a timely manner.
Delta Academy
Committee Chair
Monteva Hodo, Briana Wells-Douglas
Committee Description
The program enriches and enhances the education of young females in grades sixth through eighth. Delta Academy supplements their studies in math, science and technology. It encourages them to dream, and also to prepare for full participation as leaders in the 21st century.
Delta D.E.A.R.S.
Committee Chair
Carolyn Belmar, Yolanda Demaree
Committee Description
Coordinates activities for Delta DEARS for retention and social interaction.
Delta G.E.M.S.
Committee Chair
Ashley Dabney, Brittany Reed, Stephanie Harris
Committee Description
Delta G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully): From the dreams formulated in Delta Academy, this program works with young women in grades nine through twelve to provide the framework to actualize those dream through the performance of tasks to develop goals leading to college and career.
E.M.B.O.D.I.
Committee Chair
Andrea Cook
Committee Description
The EMBODI program is designed to refocus the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with the support and action of other major organizations, on the plight of African American males. EMBODI is designed to address these issues through dialogue and recommendations for change and action.
Economic Development
Committee Chair
Regina Swint, Pam Perry-Hill, Toni Carver
Committee Description
Promotes financial literacy, economic empowerment, and entrepreneurship.
Offers community and member education on money management.
Educational Development
Committee Chair
Ashley White, Jennifer Reese
Committee Description
Oversees youth initiatives: Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, and EMBODI.
Supports academic excellence and college preparation.
Emergency Response
Committee Chair
PJ Wilson
Committee Description
Develops disaster preparedness and response plans.
Trains members on emergency readiness per national guidelines.
Fundraising
Committee Chair
Cynthia Williams, Stacey Featherstone, Kim Conley, Vanessa Whitfield
Committee Description
Plans and executes fundraising events.
Ensures compliance with fundraising policies
Subcommittees that report to Fundraising are Jabberwock, Harlem Nights, Delta Day at the Races, and the Scholarship Luncheon.
Heritage and Archives
Committee Chair
Shawnise Miller
Committee Description
Maintains historical records and archives of chapter activities.
Prepares exhibits for conferences and special events.
Internal Audit
Committee Chair
Brooke Johnson
Committee Description
Conducts quarterly and annual reviews of chapter financial records.
Ensures internal controls are in place and effective.
International Awareness and Involvement
Committee Chair
Leisja Webb, Gloria Murray
Committee Description
Promotes understanding of global issues and cultures.
Coordinates international service projects and donations.
Membership Services
Committee Chair
Valerie Saunders
Committee Description
Promotes sisterhood, retention, and reclamation of members.
Coordinates hospitality and courtesies, Delta DEARS, and collegiate connections.
NPHC
Committee Chair
Asheley Howard and Tina Griffith
Committee Description
Represents chapter at monthly National Panhellenic Conference meetings.
Acts as chapter liaison to share Delta activities with other representatives and to present to the chapter information of the other organizations represented.
Chair serves as the officer to the Pan-Hellenic organization when the chapter is up for rotation for a position.
Delta’s voting and non-voting representation on NPHC is determined by the local NPHC chapter bylaws.
Local DST chapter must verify the NPHC chapter is in good financial standing with the National NPHC body.
Provides a report to the Executive Board and chapter membership each month.
Nominating
Committee Chair
Tomeika Reeves
Committee Description
Develops the slate of candidates for elected positions.
Ensures candidate eligibility and oversees the nomination process.
Physical and Mental Health
Committee Chair
Tomeika Reeves, Alaina Newman
Committee Description
Provides health and wellness programs.
Raises awareness about mental health and healthy lifestyles.
Policies and Procedures
Committee Chair
Nicole Owens-Wilson, Diane Courington
Committee Description
Reviews and updates chapter governing documents annually.
Ensures compliance with national changes after conventions.
Program Planning and Development
Committee Chair
Petrina Thompson
Committee Description
Coordinates public service and internal development programs aligned with national priorities.
Oversees the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust initiatives.
Protocol/Traditions/ Ritual/ Ceremonies
Committee Chair
Katina Whitlock
Committee Description
Maintains decorum and ceremonial standards during events.
Oversees chapter ceremonies (meetings, memorials, rededications).
Supports ritual adherence and proper protocol.
Risk Management
Committee Chair
Tiffany Bowles, Nicole Owens-Wilson
Committee Description
Ensures compliance with youth protection and risk policies.
Screens volunteers and trains members in risk management protocols.
Scholarship
Committee Chair
Ashley Duncan, Kennedy Richardson
Committee Description
Administers chapter scholarships.
Develops selection criteria, reviews applications, and hosts recognition events.
Social Action
Committee Chair
Monica Moman- Saunders, Sharon Bond, Chris Peace
Committee Description
Advances political awareness and advocacy.
Encourages member engagement in legislative and community issues.
