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. Edmonds was born in Lawrenceville, Virginia and attended public school there. During that time, she also served as a member of the 1994 AT&T Malcolm Baldrige Award winning team in the area of human resources. President Lincoln took office on March 4, 1861, with the United States on the brink of civil war. On August 11, 2020, Vice President Harris accepted President Joe Bidens invitation to become his running mate and help unite the nation. 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. Also, the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint initiative between the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University, named her the 2nd most effective Democrat in Congress during the 114th Congress, the 15th most effective Democrat in Congress during the 115th Congress, and the most effective Democrat in the Texas delegation during the 115th Congress. She also launched Operation Free Palms, a project focusing on rejuvenating Orlandos most crime-ridden housing complex, the Palms Apartments. 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. On the national level, Ellison works as a consultant for the Federal Government in a broad spectrum of training in the organization, administration and management of super-grade employees. Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, the new president of Links, Incorporated. 00:44. Adjoa B. Asamoah is a seasoned executive, award-winning impact strategist, international influencer, and leading authority on racial equity, with expertise in organizational and leadership development, leveraging cultural intelligence and behavioral psychology to create meaningful systems change. She stressed family involvement in all Links program planning and activities. She has received grants from the General Education Board-Rockefeller Foundation; the Carnegie Fund; the Ford Foundation Fund for the Advancement of Education; Southern Fellowship Fund; the National Foundation for the Humanities; the Moten Center for Independent Studies and the Radcliffe College-Bunting Institute, among others. Rep. Demings began her career in Jacksonville as a social worker, working to protect foster children. A fearless champion for innovation and impact, Jenkins is often lauded for her ability to create business opportunity and competitive differentiation. An energetic and dynamic leader known for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, she is consistently recognized for her ability to guide organizations through brand-building excellence, agility and operational discipline in light of competitive pressure and a rapidly-evolving marketplace. In her new role, Mrs. Liberty, a 26- year member of the renowned sorority, will lead the organization as it celebrates its 100th year in 2022. The Smiths have two married children: son Brian (Rashan Ali) Smith, daughter Stacy (Dr. Jason) Frazier, and five grandchildren. Beamon herself served as the second president of the Womens Auxiliary of the National Dental Association. As a member of the Schultz family, she is four generations removed from Schultztown, Kentucky. Most recently, she passed legislation to rename a Miami post office in honor of Father Richard Marquess-Barry, a pillar of the community and one of South Floridas most influential and unifying faith-based leaders. Dr. Newell-Harris has exemplified her exceptional talent to engage audiences in discourses about tough and complicated medical and health topics. 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. She supports three Christian Childrens Fund children. Edmonds had lectured one or more times at 87 different American colleges and universities in nine institutions in Sweden, Germany and Liberia. 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. In the same year, she formed her now internationally recognized company, Russell-McCloud & Associates, as a professional orator and trainer. In 2007, Val Demings made history when she was appointed to serve as Orlandos first female Chief of Police. She has traveled abroad to Africa where she has assessed methods of supporting the delivery of safe and effective health care to women. Her legislation to preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities was signed into law, as was her effort to infuse much-needed capital into low-income communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Six years after her induction she was elected to the Executive Council as Member-at-Large. Since 2013, Beatty has proudly represented Ohios Third Congressional District. . 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. She brings to any task given her the traits which characterize her and account for her success. On Monday, July 4, 1988, a few days after the close of the 26th National Assembly, co-founder Scott died at age 87. She participated in the AAUW Council of Presidents and met with the president of the National Council of Women of the United States to explore joint project development. She is a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Finance Executive Networking Group (FENG), and Jack & Jill of America. Margaret Roselle Hawkins 3. 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 her personal life, she is the widow of Dr. Joseph B. Vaughn, Jr., their 34-year marriage ending with his death in September 2000. Margaret Pauline Fletcher Weeden Maloney, always called Polly, was born and grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, the daughter of William and Eliza Fletcher. She was the Western Areas director of International Trends and Services and became national director of this program facet under President Purnell. The following year she was appointed by the U.S. Department of State as Leader-Specialist in the International Education Exchange to Germany, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and France. Sergeant at Arms, United States House of Representatives. Her first legislative achievement was the establishment of the 500 Role Models of Excellence Project as a district-sanctioned program. Dr. Edmonds was the first Black woman to become Dean of a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in the United States. 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. Margaret Hawkins was born Margaret Josephine Rosell on January 12, 1908, in Philadelphia. Rep. Demings is an active member of St. Mark A.M.E., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Orlando (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, NAACP Silver Life Member, Florida Bar Citizens Advisory Committee, Florida Police Chiefs, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, National Congress of Black Women, and numerous other affiliations. Sutherland sees the vista of todays environment as bringing new challenges for the volunteer committed to improving the quality of life for all humanity. Scotts daughter was the first Black student to attend the Friends Select School in Philadelphia. Prior to being elected as National President, Kornisha served as the 2017-2019 Regional Director of the Southeastern Region. She also established a new strategic direction and operating structure for AARP Foundation, focusing on change in four critical areas hunger, income, housing, and isolation. Pauline Maloney 4. Adjoa was an international student at the University of Ghana and is an alumna of the Womens Campaign School at Yale University. Ellison has been honored by many national civic and service organizations for her achievements. She has also received numerous keys and proclamations from cities/states across the country. 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. Wright has one daughter and one granddaughter. Pauline Ellison 7. She is a member of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Review Board and the Elections Security Taskforce. 1) Margaret Rosell Hawkins 2) Sarah Strickland Scott As a corporate manager, Smith spent 18 years in leadership positions with AT&T (Southern Bell) implementing innovative business processes during her tenure. As a state-licensed administrator, Link Sutherland spent many hours overseeing the homes but was still busy as a housewife and mother. Later she attended schools in Cleveland. And she was the first woman appointed to the board of Coca-Cola Enterprises. 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. This talented, creative woman not only served as the first president of the founding chapter, but she designed the Links bracelet. Lillian Hudson Wall, wife of Dr. Lonnie C. Wall, was a native of Waynesborough, Georgia. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is an influential and forceful voice in Washington. Her last Assembly was the 23rd, in Las Vegas, which she attended in a wheelchair. Her vibrant and unfaltering dedication to friendship and service was adored members around the country. On the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, she worked with members of both parties to keep the American people safe from foreign threats and crafted bipartisan legislation to assist in securing American elections. Past presidents 1-10 1. Hospital in Dallas. She is also a graduate of Georgias Regional Leadership Institute, Leadership Atlanta, Leadership Gwinnett and Graduate of Harvard Non-Profit Leadership Program. She was tapped by the Biden-Harris campaign to serve as the National Advisor for Black Engagement, and has served as a trusted advisor to numerous federal, state, and local officials. Moreover, she was exceedingly generous in a monetary way, further demonstrating her support of programs for the disadvantaged.. As a Senior Consulting Fellow at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, she worked on initiatives on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in art museums and higher education. Scott composed the organizations pledge, a promise to support the organization, which members make. During Purnells term, updated Orientation Manuals for chapter presidents, area directors, chapter programs, personnel, as well as the Manual of Procedures were completed. Kelli is also Founder of The SonRise Project, a safe space for parents of children who struggle will mental wellness and addiction issues. Her educational development began as a student at Tennessee State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with honors. Washington, DC Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard has been elected the 17th president of The Links, Incorporated. Following her distinguished career with USSS, Campbell was recruited to be the Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Office of the Sergeant at Arms where she provided assistance, guidance, and recommendations on sensitive and/or confidential issues relating to the Sergeant at Arms. Barbara received a bachelors degree from Florida A & M; a masters degree from Temple University; and a Ed. 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. Congresswoman Wilson has consistently secured resources for various projects in her district, including a $1 million grant in 2014 to help reduce crime in Miami-Dade Countys highest crime area, the Northside District. Throughout her career, Dr. Cole has addressed issues concerning Africa and the diaspora. Margaret Rosell Hawkins Sarah Strickland Scott Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Scott Strickland envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. In 1972, she became the first nurse ever elected to the Texas State House and achieved that that same distinction upon her election to the Texas Senate in 1986. As Deputy, Campbell oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the divisions of the Sergeant at Arms. Katie Murphy Greene, the daughter of Sidney and Belle Glascow Murphy, was born in Eugaula, Alabama. Her father, The Reverend Clyde Mitchell Schultz, died when she was only eight years of age, but she was embraced and shepherded by caring relatives in Springfield, Illinois. She is a Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League and American Bridge Association, and is a published author. Much of her life and activities center around her church. She consummated her post-graduate study at the Universities of Chicago and Michigan and at Columbia University. In her state, Virginia, she served on the Central Planning District Commission and the Virginia Cultural Laureate Center. 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. Despite institutional resistance to the idea of women in law enforcement, she determinedly pushed forward, graduating from the police academy as class president, receiving the Board of Trustees Award for Overall Excellence, and earning the reputation of a smart, tenacious, no-nonsense cop. Ultimately, she was to become the first Black woman to be named employee relations officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as well as the first Black woman to serve as director of personnel for a federal agency. She joined the Sorority in 1976, in the Epsilon Kappa Chapter at the University of . Johnnetta Betsch Cole has authored, co-authored and edited several books and numerous articles for scholarly and general audiences. She also passed a bill that made rape in prison a felony crime. Church in Camden. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Ph.D. is a 1986 alumna of Fayetteville State University (FSU), and the 17th national president of The Links, Incorporated. Throughout her education, she was captured by the opportunity and challenge of learning. She was the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in history at Ohio State University. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Community Service Award The program was designated as a national model of innovation for law enforcement by the United States Department of Justice. Dynamic, highly respected, public servant and community leader. As CEO of AARP, Jo Ann Jenkins leads the worlds largest non-profit, nonpartisan membership organization, harnessing the power and passion of almost 2,300 staff members, 60,000 volunteers and numerous strategic partners. 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