Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Stefanie L. Barrett
A Message from Our President
Greetings!
The ladies of the mighty Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter (MHVAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are honored to welcome you, and we thank you for visiting our website! We are delighted that you have taken the time to explore more about our chapter and the impact and initiatives we undertake in the picturesque Hudson Valley!
Founded on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two unwavering collegiate women on the campus of Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continues to promote excellence in Sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The Sisterhood comprises more than 300,000 predominately Black college-educated women whose purpose is to aid and support through established programs in local communities worldwide.
The Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was
chartered in the historic dynamic Eastern Region on June 27, 1970. All programs and events offered by MHVAC are anchored in the sorority's Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness, and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness, and Involvement.
Our Chapter has prioritized on the health and well-being of our community, with a focus on voter registration, youth development, and addressing unmet needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
We invite you to partner with us on future endeavors as we “Elevate our Impact”.
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Stefanie L. Barrett
President MHVAC Delta Sigma theta Sorority, Inc.
#ElevatingOurImpact
Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter Leadership
Chapter President: Stefanie L. Barrett
First Vice-President Lisa Hines-Johnson
Second Vice-President Annette B. Quarles
Recording Secretary Renee Hill, Esq.
Corresponding Secretary Hazel Wike
Treasurer Melissa Swinton-Ghafoor
Assistant Treasurer Janine Hunter
Financial Secretary Ozie Williams
Assistant Financial Secretary Dr. Autumn McLamore
Chaplain Linda Melton Mann
Journalist Lauren Quigley
Parliamentarian Dr. Bridget Holloman
Sergeant-at-Arms Rachel Johnson
Custodian/Historian Hazel Wike
Immediate Past President Dr. Lynnette Williams
Our Committees
Arts & Letters Michelle Roach
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Rachel Johnson and Nakia Harris-Brown
Delta GEMS Shawna Newkirk-Reynolds
Economic Development Robin Womack-McLaughlin and Linda Mann
Emergency Response Crystal Forbes
Finance Dr. Autumn McLamore and Melissa Swinton-Ghafoor
Fundraising Latoya Riley and Marie Rush
Heritage & Archives Hazel Wike
Internal Audit Dr. Valentina Stubbs
International Awareness & Involvement Shawna Newkirk-Reynolds and Lisa Smithwick
Journalist Lauren Quigley
Membership Services Lisa Hines-Johnson
Nominating Committee Dr. Ashley Davis Ford Graham
Pan-Hellenic Council Latoya Riley and Dr. Jackie Green
Physical & Mental Health Garnetta Santiago and Sharon Brookes
Program Planning & Development Annette B. Quarles
Policy & Procedures Dr. Ashley Davis Ford-Graham
Public Relations & Publicity Lauren Quigley
Risk Management Dr. Ashley Davis Ford-Graham
Scholarship Dr. Augustina West and Sharon Brookes
Social Action Ozie Williams
Technology Rachel Johnson and Dr. Augustina West
Ad-Hoc Committees
Naomi Sewell Richardson Park: Nakia Harris - Brown
Pan-Hellenic Foundation Rep: Dr. Donise Robinson
Grow with Google: Debi Cofield