Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Southeastern Region- Meet the Candidates 2022

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

MEET THE CANDIDATES

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

Overview and Introduction Greetings Sorors,

This candidate booklet is being provided as basic information for all candidates whom submitted applications for 2022 SER elections of officers to the Board (as outlined in our Region’s Bylaws) as well as those whom will serve on the International Committees (as outlined int eh 11th edition of the International bylaws).

Board Officer Positions

International Committee Positions

Tamias

Grievance

Tamias– Grammateus

Disciplinary

Antapokritis

Elections

Regional Representative to National Nominating Committee

Life Members

The information contained here was collected from the candidates application, any missing or incorrect information is due to submission errors by the candidate.

Thank you on behalf of the 2022 Ser Nominations and Elections Committee Melvena Wilson, Co Chair

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR GRAMMATEUS Candidate : Miranda Griffin - incumbent

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM Service is what I do. I have a desire to continue to serve the Southeastern Region as the Grammateus and to continue to timely record the minutes of all Southeastern Region's meetings with accuracy.

International: 2018 International Nominations Committee and Elections Committee; Regional: 2020-Present Grammateus, 2017-2020 Regional Representative to National Nominations Committee State: 2019- Present Tamias, 2016 State Centennial Representative, 2013-2019 Geographical Area 1 Coordinator Local: 2020-Present Basileus of Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta, 2004-2010 Basileus of Omicron Pi Zeta, 20022004 Anti-Basileus, 2016-2017 Phylacter

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR TAMIAS-GRAMMATEUS Candidate : Nicole Lowry

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Kappa Iota Zeta State: Georgia

Sorority Offices Held: BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM I am seeking the office of Southeastern Region Tamias Grammateus to provide the region excellence through accurate financial reporting & procedures, clear and timely communications and demystify Zeta technology platforms.

National Technology Director 2018-2022 Georgia State Treasurer Secretary (2017 – 2019) Kappa Iota Zeta – Second Anti Basileus (2018-2020), Treasurer (2014- 2018), Parliamentarian (2012-2014) Atlantic Region Capital Campaign Chair (2003 – 2006) Atlantic Region Treasurer (1999 – 2003) New York State Treasurer Secretary (1998 – 2002) Delta Alpha Zeta – Historian (2006 – 2008), President (2002 – 2006), First Vice President (2000 – 2002), Treasurer (1998 – 2000) Chi Lambda (Rochester, NY Metro) – Treasurer and Historian (1993 – 1994)

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR TAMIAS-GRAMMATEUS Candidate : Karen Britt QUICK FACTS Chapter: Beta Alpha Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: See campaign materials BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM Twenty-five years of specialized planning, fundraising, marketing and recruitment experience. Twenty years of management has helped me to increase my communication and interpersonal skills which have enhanced my success of managing staff and programs. My ability to use resources and community partnerships effectively to meet work stated goals is an integral factor to my management principles. Experienced in several areas including, career planning, public relations, development of youth programs, and leveraging community partnerships

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR ANTAPOKRITIS QUICK FACTS

Candidate: Ebony Coney— incumbent

Chapter: Upsilon Alpha Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: SER Antapokritis 2020-present; FL Trustee 2020-present; BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM Our Voice. Your Story. I am seeking reelection to continue highlighting the magnificent work of our chapters and auxiliaries, thus allowing Zeta's story to be captured and resplendently shared through our voices; promoting our positive contributions through our service projects and events; and ensuring that the SER is featured in FINER fashion throughout our national platforms.

YAZ Basileus 2019- present

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO INTERNATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE Candidate: Sandy Chambers Collins - incumbent

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Epsilon Epsilon Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held:

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM As Sorors seek to pursue the highest offices in our sisterhood, it is my responsibility to support the sisters of the Southeastern Region by informing them of the upcoming opportunities, providing guidance and support regarding the nominations and vetting process, and ensuring that our sisterhood has the best, brightest and FINEST Sorors leading our organization towards another century.

Local: Tamias- undergrad 19931995; Basileus, 1995-96 undergrad, U-A-L SE Region; Third Anti Basileus-1999-2003, Phylacter2010-2012, Basileus-Grad 201317;

State: Protocol and Amenities Coordinator-2015-2018; Regional: Undergraduate Member at Large 1993-96; Protocol and Amenities Co-Coordinator 2018; Protocol and Amenities TeamVolunteer Coordinator-2018Present; Regional Representative to the International Nominating Committee-2020-Present.

National: Workshop Facilitator, Centennial Commission-Assistant to the Centennial Chair.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATES FOR INTERNATIONAL

STANDING COMMITTEES

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Candidate: Sandy Simpson-Smith

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM To serve with fairness and support and provide my experience and background I am submitting my resume for interest in the Disciplinary Committee and or Grievance Committee. I submit my resume with over 15 years of supervisory experience, 10 years working in the field of Juvenile Justice and over 10 years post-secondary education and secondary education, makes me a strong experience candidate.

Currently, I teach at Edward Waters College for the school of Criminal Justice. Previously I worked as a Criminal Justice Program Chair and DCPS Lead Instructor for Public Safety. During that time, I have been responsible for the leadership, guidance, and direction of more than 700 students.

Those opportunities allowed me to hone crucial communication, crisis intervention, investigation techniques and counseling techniques. These skills have proven essential when teaching my students.

Goals Research and implement Risk Management Software that will provide real time reporting of incidents.

• Standardize the Investigation process for the entire Sorority • Make sure investigation recordings are being sent • This will provide confidentiality • Necessary to take immediate action • Gather immediate information Maintain up to date records, and the progress of findings, with feedback • Initiate a thorough outlined process.

• Give members an opportunity to make corrections and to get back on track.

• The Committee to send notification of progress and corrections • The Committee to monitor completion date, and review possible reinstatement • Many incidents would be used as an opportunity for training.

• Work closely with the State and Regional Director Initiate a private 800# Tip line which does not provide caller ID, the caller will remain anonymous to report incidents.

• Many incidents are going under investigated because of concerns of retaliation • This will gain trust within the organization.

• Sorors do not feel isolated and afraid when reporting.

Put into action a disciplinary Action process. Maintain records incase of future misconduct.

• Discipline steps based on the seriousness of the offense.

• Let the investigation committee impose sanctions.

• Work in conjunction with the State and Region.

In addition, I am self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. I am flexible and understand how much time it takes when performing task.

I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate expectations, able to provide coaching, give feedback and recommend corrective actions. I understand the sensitive nature, and will uphold strict confidentiality, while being impartial and without jumping to conclusions.

I welcome the opportunity and look forward to implementing my goals to help keep the Zeta Train moving. If you have questions, please contact me by phone at (904) 8592141 or email at sandydsimpson@hotmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Delta Alpha Delta Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: See Zeta Resume

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

Candidate Earline Nelson

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Gamma Zeta State: South Carolina

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM My commitment and desire is to serve Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as needed. I am a life member and would like to offer my communication and organizational skills to the committee.

I just completed as of July 2022 serving on the National Conflict Resolution team for the past administration. My role was to assist the committee in setting goals and guidance for conflict resolution and assisting chapters and regions with grievance issues. We received several issues regarding unrest with chapters, between members and leadership . I was able to set up mediation sessions and conflict resolution workshops with members as required. These meetings were virtual and were received positively by the people involved. I found that conflict resolution is definitely needed in the regions. There are communication problems and personality issues that the Sorors are handling that are affecting our beloved organization.

Sorority Offices Held: See Zeta Resume

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Candidate: Ebony Coney QUICK FACTS Chapter: Upsilon Alpha Zeta State: Florida BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM I am seeking to be elected as SER Representative to the Grievance Committee because Members Matter! Every member has the right to be heard, fairly and objectively. And in doing so, different vantage points are imperative when reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations. I offer that vantage point along with experience as a Licensed Psychologist, empathy, and professionalism.

As the Co-Director of the International Mental Health Team, I facilitated Conflict Resolution Training for the Atlantic (Baltimore, MD) and Eastern (Hampton, VA) Region at their conferences and was requested to intervene and mediate for chapters with different grievances. I was also included in matters at the National level to provide expertise and professional opinions.

Professional, I am a Clinical Supervisor and Assistant Program Coordinator. I am responsible for addressing grievances reported by employees to include reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations. On the other hand, I work with a multidisciplinary team and bring forth issues that may emerge from stakeholders, providing resolutions and working collaboratively to put practices in place to prevent further issues.

I review policies and ensure teams are adhering to performance improvement plans. Lastly, I have served as an expert witness and in this role, I had to examine information, give testimony, supporting information, and recommendations with credibility and knowledge.

Sorority Offices Held: SER Antapokritis 2020-present; FL Trustee 2020-present; YAZ Basileus 2019- present

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

Candidate : Earline Nelson

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Gamma Zeta State: South Carolina

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM My commitment and desire is to serve Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as needed. I am a life member and would like to offer my communication and organizational skills to the committee.

I just completed as of July 2022 serving on the National Conflict Resolution team for the past administration. My role was to assist the committee in setting goals and guidance for conflict resolution and assisting chapters and regions with grievance issues. We received several issues regarding unrest with chapters, between members and leadership . I was able to set up mediation sessions and conflict resolution workshops with members as required. These meetings were virtual and were received positively by the people involved. I found that conflict resolution is definitely needed in the regions. There are communication problems and personality issues that the Sorors are handling that are affecting our beloved organization.

Sorority Offices Held: See Zeta Resume

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Candidate: Nichole Pressley

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM For the past 14 years, I have completed investigations, reviewed complaints, participated in multidisciplinary peer review and root cause analyses within the healthcare industry. The investigational works have allowed me the opportunity to work with Hospital/System Administration, Risk Management, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Corporate Compliance, Medical Affairs, and Legal. The healthcare system I work for, Memorial Healthcare System, has 14,000+ employees and 3,000 physicians. The healthcare system contains 6 acute hospitals, 13 emergency departments, 3 urgent care centers, 1 nursing home/skilled nursing facility, several primary care clinics and employed physician offices. The investigational review committees in which I have been a member of include Multidisciplinary Peer Review, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Improvement/Risk Management, and Privacy/Information Technology. While working in an acute hospital setting, I was a member of the Multidisciplinary Peer Review (MPR), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Performance Improvement/Risk Management (PIRM) Committees. The RCA committee was tasked to investigate unexpected patient events resulting in injury or death (sentinel events). The other committees investigated patient complaints, incident reports from employee/physicians, and peer case reviews. With my background in root cause analysis and quality improvement as well as expert knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and other applications, I currently investigate potential privacy violations for the Privacy/Information Technology (IT) committee as a member of the IT/Clinical Informatics department. I have been a member of a Privacy/IT Committee for the past five years. These investigations review violations in protected health information (PHI) for patients and/or personally identifiable information (PII) for employees and medical staff.

This committee was created as a response to a three-year corrective action plan with the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In addition to investigations, I assist the Privacy/IT committee with updating policies and training education as well as marketing campaigns to provide collateral materials to employees and medical staff. Disciplinary actions for the healthcare system include warnings (with written notice), suspension, fines, and termination of position. Due to the policies and procedures of the healthcare system, employees are not reinstated once terminated from their position. De-

pending on the investigation, education may be provided to all employees and physicians regarding correct processes and workflows. In addition, I individually investigate medical staff inquiries for the Chief Medical Officer of an acute hospital. My work experience would make me a great asset to the Disciplinary Committee as it has similar tasks to the Disciplinary Committee. There is the collection of facts, review to see if the reported issue has merit, and providing a decision based on

the investigational findings. In addition, investigations are extremely sensitive and confidential. As a member of the healthcare industry, I understand the importance of discretion, privacy, and protection of all parties involved in an investigation. Thank you for your time and consideration of my application

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Upsilon Alpha Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: State: Appointed Position - Beyond 2020/Technology Coordinator (2021-present) Local: Appointed Position - ZHOPE Committee Co-Chair (20202022)

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Candidate: Deanna Andrews

QUICK FACTS Chapter: ETA Gamma Zeta State: Georgia

Sorority Offices Held: See Zeta resume BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM I am interested in being on the election committee because I believe ensuring that all voices are heard is vital. Our Sorority is based on the principle that all Soror’s have a right to be heard and to participate in our Sorority. It is also important to me to ensure that this process is conducted fairly and that all members have the opportunity to cast their votes. I would like to play a role in helping to make this possible for our sisters. In exchange, I would love to keep learning more about the voting process and how we can ensure that our processes are fair and effective. I look forward to serving as a member of the election committee.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

Candidate: MeShawn Foster QUICK FACTS Chapter: Omega Zeta Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM As a graduate of ZOL and fellow designee of the Zeta Professional Leadership Institute, I desire growth and continual learning in our beloved organization. By participating as a member of the Southeastern Region Elections Committee, I will have an opportunity to collaborate and participate in enhancing the existing policies and procedures while gaining a deeper understanding of electoral oversight.

Chapter Third Anti-Basileus 2021 to current; Chapter Undergraduate Planning Committee Chair 2021 to current; Chapter PR Committee Co-Chair 2020-2022

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

Candidate: T. LaShaye Hutchinson

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Iota Eta Zeta State: Georgia

Sorority Offices Held: National (Reclamation Committee 2019-2022) BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM I am seeking the office for the National Standing Committee of Elections to represent the SER. As a skilled professional with 25+ years of experience in Human Resources and Labor Relations. I bring a wide range of project management skills and managing cross-functional teams to make a measurable impact. I currently serve as elections Chairperson for various organizations. I am true-blue in my unwavering commitment to ZETA. As our organization continues to excel, we have to TRUST our elections process, as new leaders emerge within our organization.

Regional (SER Campaign Consultant 2020-Present/ SER Regional Nominating & Elections Committee 2021-Present) Georgia (Antapokritis 2021Present)

Iota Eta Zeta- 2nd Anti Basileus (UG Advisor 2017 - 2021)

SEE ZETA RESUME FOR FULL LIST of LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR LIFE MEMBERS COMMITTEE

Candidate : Jocasta Frazier

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Sigma Mu Zeta State: Georgia

Sorority Offices Held: BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM I am seeking the office of the Regional Life Member Coordinator. I have been the State of Georgia Life Member Coordinator for the past four years. I have worked along side our current Regional LM Coordinator and the other State Coordinators. I have appreciated working with our Regional Coordinator leadership as well as I have enjoyed working with the Sister State Coordinators. However, it was clear the 2022 Boule the LM would like a more definite directions. With the new guidelines voted on at the Life Members Coordinators I feel I can offer to the Life Members Sisterhood in our Region the purpose we want to provide to our State, Regional and National level.

Chapter President, Chapter Executive Board Chair, State Registration Coordinator and Regional Registration Coordinator and Georgia State Life Member/Dove Coordinator

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR LIFE MEMBERS COMMITTEE QUICK FACTS

Candidate : Sandy Simpson – Smith

Chapter: Delta Alpha Delta Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: See Zeta Resume BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM Seeking to serve a a member of the Life Member Committee

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR LIFE MEMBERS COMMITTEE Candidate: Novella Franklin

when planning fun events for Life Members’ participation. I am confident that I am the best choice for this position. My slogan is “Life Membership is not only a Privilege but a Responsibility”, and I truly strive to actively live by those words

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM I am Soror Novella L. Franklin, and I am seeking the position of Southeastern Region Life Member Representative to the International Life Members Committee. As a chapter Basileus, I have had the responsibilities to disseminate information to all chapter members, plan programs for recognition of community leaders and chapter members, choose the gift for members for chapter retreat, review and facilitate approval of the yearly budget for the chapter, and being the committee chair for some of the chapter’s service initiatives. It is my desire to serve the Life Members of the Southeastern Region in this same capacity.

I will accurately review the income and expenditure financial reports for the Life Members of the Southeastern Region, submit quarterly communications to capture the successes of Life Members and highlight them in the Life Members Newsletter and will collaborate with the Life Member Coordinators from each state within the Southeastern Region about the gift to be given to Life Members at the Regional and International conference. Outside of the sorority in my civilian job, I have experience in conflict resolution, relationship building, team dynamics, training and development, supervision, and coaching to list a few. However, the most important quality that I possess is the ability to work as a team player.

As the coordinator of Academic Programs, Admissions, and the Registrar it is integral that I work well with others for the betterment of the University. I have even served as the Head Bowling Coach for the University and was awarded the Rattler Pride Award. Because of my naturally warm and fun spirit, these experiences will come in handy

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Beta Alpha Iota Zeta State: Florida

Sorority Offices Held: Basilues-BAIZ 2016-President, CTZ 2012-2016, 1st Anti-CTZ 20082010, Chaplain -CTZ 2010-2011, State Trustee-2020-Present, 2021Nominee Committee Member, Life Member Rep for Area 1-2021Present and Reclamation Representative

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated ~ Southeastern Region 2022

CANDIDATE FOR LIFE MEMBERS COMMITTEE Candidate: Earline Nelson

QUICK FACTS Chapter: Gamma Zeta State: South Carolina

BRIEF STATEMENT OF PLATFORM

Sorority Offices Head:

My commitment and desire is to serve Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as needed. I am a life member and would like to offer my communication and organizational skills to the committee.

See Zeta resume

I am a life member and part of the committee in my chapter. My experience with expenditures was when I performed the duties of treasury for BOWs which is a nonprofit organization in Charleston. I made sure the budget was set for next year, the financial books were balanced, checked the Directors accounting process to make sure bills paid and balanced according to grant requirements. Instrumental in n helping to set financial goals for next year. Assist with purchasing gifts for Board members and supporters. Made sure quarterly reports were sent out to Board members. As a Zeta member when serving as the March of dimes Coordinator for chapter had to report quarterly income and growth during. the annual fundraiser. I am on several community Committees and had to learn financial matters relating to a Board member and these skills of budgeting, growth scales and purchasing will be used with Zeta as well.