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HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF WOMEN GIVING FOR THE SERVICE OF OTHERS

ISSUE 002 | MARCH 2014

WOMEN’S HISTORY AWARDS Exclusive

PRINCE GEORGE’S

Maryland WOMEN’S

HALL OF FAME New Inductee

Dr. Charlene M. Dukes

LEADING THE FUTURE

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• Served as a former teacher, principal, and Head Start program administrator; A son of sharecroppers • Presided over a historic increase in Prince George’s County Public School in rural eastern North funding as chairman of the Maryland Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee; • A member of the Capital Area Food Bank and First Generation College Bound Carolina, Maryland State Board of Directors; Senator Ulysses Currie used • Secured millions in State grant funding for community organizations serving the citizens of District 25; education as his personal • Secured millions in grant funding to improve Prince George’s County Public ladder to the middle class Schools; and he has spent the rest • Helped bring a new regional medical center to Prince George’s County; • Brought home commitments to infrastructure investments that will create jobs of his life paying that and grow our local economy and create safer streets for generations to come. favor forward to several Senator Ulysses Currie is a dedicated generations of Prince ULYSSES CURRIE community servant and has pledged to George’s County residents. Senator Ulysses Currie makes Annapolis work for

continue fighting for the families of Prince George’s County.

you. Vote Senator Ulysses Currie June 24, 2014.

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TECHNOLOGY P11 Innovation P16 Cover

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JANUARY 2020 | EDITION 1 | TECH-UNITED | TECH-UNITED

HALL OF FAME P6 Commissions P8 Inductees P9 Award Recipients

BUSINESS P7 Power Coaching Dorthy Bailey| P8

P18 Gallery P22 Management P13 Global Vision SERVICE P12 Service P14 Gladys Noon Spellman SUBHEADING IN SECTION P10 Leading the Future - Dr. Charlene Dukes P25 Honoring Life Beatrice Tignor P13 Spotlight on you | P12

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi Welcome to the second issue of The MUSEUMbtp, Business Techology and philanthropy. It provides historic preservation of women giving for the service of others. In so doing it provides data and analysis on powerful individuals innovating our economy through business thechnology and Philathropy. In this issue, our focus is on four people. Two were inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. One is the 2014 inductee and Patriia is the recipient of the 2013 Prince George’s Women History Luncheon, Gladys Noon Spellman Award. The four women are not only innovators, but mentors to women following in their footsteps. They provide a roadmap to those aspiring to elevate their buinesses, profession and personal lives to new heights. The MUSEUMbtp is proud to present the record of these women in this MUSEUM in print. Dr. Dukes is changing the technology environment through education. Dr. Bailey continues to change the historical environment through philantropy and Beatricre Tignor a powerful woman in education and procurement, and Particia Sanders who is proving that a disability is the begining not the end. assume no responsibility for use by any business or individuals of the information as provided by our sources. All patents, copyrights and trademarks, unless otherwise indicated, are held by their respective originating entities. Reprints and copyright permission: No part of this periodical may be reproduced without written consent of the MUSEUM. To do so without written consent is prohibited. To inquire about reprinting information or articles from the MUSEUM, contact the office at 240-273-3230/301-731-5457 or info@museumbt.org.

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COMMISSIONS The Maryland Commission for Women welcomed six accomplished women into the 2013 Hall of Fame, which is housed in the Women’s Heritage Center in Baltimore City. The well attended event was a reminder of the important role women have played and the key contributions they have made in helping others here in Maryland and across the nation.

COMMISSIONER DIANE WILLIAMS Receives a new appointment Congratulations to Diane Williams on her commission to the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame and The Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary Commissioner Williams is a noted advocate for women and women issues. She serves on the Prince George’s County Commission for Women, and Chair of Public Relations & Legislative Affairs Committee. She is an Entrepreneur, Strategist and her Leadership is commendable. During the month of March, Women’s History Month is celebrated in Annapolis, Maryland for the induction ceremony to the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. This annual event honors Maryland women who have made unique and lasting contributions to the economic, political, cultural and social life of the state, and who are visible role models of achievement for tomorrow’s female leaders. Diane is also a commissioner for The Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Commission held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2014. During the first meeting, the goals of the Commission were discussed including: developing a plan for commemorating the events that occurred in Maryland connected to women’s suffrage and the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; assembling an inventory of sites in Maryland that are significant to the suffrage movement; developing a strategy to encourage tourism related to the commemoration; and fostering collaboration between federal, state, county and municipal organizations with regard to commemorative programming. Diane is also a Commissioner for the Maryland Commission for Women .

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of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. With her leadership and coordination, the 2013 Women’s Hall of Fame has been a resounding success. Her remarkable effort brought more attention, popularity and visibility to the annual women’s event. This was the first time in history of receiving an overwhelming record of attendance for the momentous event.

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DRIVEN BY THE LIGHT She Opens the Minds of People 2014 Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee...

Dorothy F. Bailey’s, In a Different Light, is a book so revealing, it is hard to put it down. She authored the book as a part of the renowned Wise Woman Project. It is an epic and historical documentary on women over the age of seventy. The book is a mantra for those of us who continue to search for that beacon of light that guides us into who we were meant to be and causes us to ask the question, why am I here. Dr. Bailey’s book is thought provoking and intriguing.

her in the Maryland Hall of Fame. Dr. Bailey is Chair of the LEARN Foundation, a Landover Educational, Athletic, Recreational NonProfit founded in 1996, to provide scholarships and educational opportunities to youth in the FedEx Field impact area. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III announced a major Education investment, Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative between the LEARN Foundation and the Heart of America Foundation. Cairman Emeritus of the Harlem Remembrance Foundation, Inc., she served on the Board from 2003 – 2011. Ms. Bailey began the Harlem Renaissance Festival as a way to highlight the significant contributions of African Americans to “American Life” during the Harlem Renaissance Era, as well as, showcasing numerous men, women, teenagers and children in Prince George’s County who continue the illustrious legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. Dr. Bailey has served the community in many

Council Member for the Seventh District on the Prince George’s County Council. She also presided over the District Council in matters related to land use planning and participated in key decisions affecting development policy. “My career started in public service with an interest in getting women elected to office in Prince George’s County in the 1980s,” Bailey said. Dr. Bailey is a resident of Temple Hills, and has dedicated her mission and vision to the improvement and success of the residents of Prince George’s County. From June 1983 to December 1994, Ms. Bailey worked for the Executive Branch of Prince George’s County Government, serving as a senior-level official at many agencies, including tenures as Executive Director of the Consumer Protection Commission, Commission for Families and as a Community Partnership Director at the Department of Family Services. She is a graduate of Leadership of Greater Washington (Class of 1998), an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and previously served as a national board member of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Dr. Bailey, a Prayer warrior, received an honorary doctorate degree from Riverside Baptist College and Seminary in 1991. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from North Carolina Central University. and has done further gradua She is a resident of Temple Hills and a member of Hunter Memorial A.M.E. Church in Suitland, Maryland.

In honor of her outstanding contributions to the community, Dr. Bailey is a 2014 inductee into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. The historic event was established in 1985 by the Maryland Commission for Women and the Women Legislators of Maryland. The Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame seeks to honor Maryland women who have made unique and lasting contributions to the economic, political, cultural, and social life of the state and to provide visible models of achievement for

tomorrow’s female leaders. Charlene Mickens Dukes, Ed.D., and Beatrice P. Tignor, Ed.D. recently preceded

capacities, from leading a spiritual trip to South Africa to transitioning to the Legislative Branch. She was elected to serve as

Dr. Dorthy F. Bailey

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atricia Sanders, 2013 winner of the Gladys Noon Spellman Award, encountered the most challenging experience of her life when she became disabled in 1983. She spent

PATRICIA STOPS AT NOTHING their goals of employment. people about the need for equal access for all. Patricia’s organizational and leadership skills assisted the County Government to successfully complete the implementation of the Project Civic Access Agreement the County Government signed with the U.S. Department of Justice. This agreement requires the County to modify its programs, services, and buildings according to ADA Regulations. Patricia attended the1990 signing ceremony of the Americans With Disabilities Act at the White House. She also represented the state of Maryland at the National Wheelchair Pageant in Cincinnati, Ohio. She participated in a public service advertisement campaign with former White House Press Secretary for President Ronald Reagan, James S. Brady to raise awareness about issues affecting individuals with disabilities. Patricia has spent tireless hours to ensure that individuals with disabilities have independence, freedom of choice, control of their lives, the opportunity to blend fully and equally into the right mosaic of the American Dream. Patricia hopes that through her advocacy she has OPEN MINDS, TOUCHED HEARTS, REACHED OUT, and EDUCATED Patricia, a former member of the Prince George’s Commission for Women has lived in Prince George’s County for over thirty years and holds a Master Degree in Business and Public Administration. She is also a soror of Swing Phi Swing Inc., and believes that it is never too late to make a difference.

Patricia took two years off from seeking employment and realized that she would need to do things differently. Ms. Sanders is currently, employed with the Department of Family Services, Mental Health and Disabilities Division, as the County Government’s Americans With Disabilities Compliance Coordinator. In this role, she ensures that the County operates its buildings, programs and services according to the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act (ADA). With her faith and family support Patricia slowly began to venture back into the community. Activities, such as driving, entering buildings, going to the movies, restaurants, bathrooms, visiting and riding with friends, trash and recycling participation, became a challenge. She understood the challenges of being disabled and decided to participate in mentoring programs for youth to encourage them to reach

“Patricia Sanders is the 2013 Recipient of the Prince George’s Women’s Luncheon, Gladys Noon Spellman Award”

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a month in the hospital and two months at a rehabilitation hospital where she participated in physical and occupational therapy.

POWER BEHIND THE THRONE During her tenure at PGCC, Tignor created one of the first community college Learning Laboratory for Developmental Students, implemented a new grading system, developed a reading and math clinic for school age children, and initiated a certification program. There are times when the full knowledge of an individual’s stunning career and accomplishments sends shills down our spines. That is exactly what happened when the MUSEUM talked with Dr. Beatrice P. Tignor. She has won many awards and accolades, but it is her unparallel innovations and creativity that reigns supreme. Led the second largest procurement technology office in the country As Director of Procurement for Montgomery County, Dr. Tignor led the second largest procurement office in local government Dr. Tignor has created systems that not only has changed Maryland, and in the Country with a budget of Prince George’s county, but the entire $700 million. Under her leadership the County won a National Nation. Yet, when in her presence, Award from Harvard School of there isn’t any arrogance or malice, Government for an innovative but a spirit of caring and affirmaelectronic procurement system. tions, considering that she is one of the most powerful women in Ameri- She also implemented a proca. Graduated the highest number of curement violation system, with an on-line auction system, and African Americans in the Nation. increased minority participation Graduated the highest from $37 million to $100 million.

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implemented an energy savings program. With all of those innovations, she left a $60 million surplus in the school system budget.

Beatrice Tignor, Ph.d

Dr. Tignor served as Chair of the Prince George’s County Board of Education from 2002-2006. Under her leadership, with a cooperative Board, she worked to eliminate a $24 million dollar deficit, increased test scores and the number of certified teachers from 38% to 62%. She increased the retention rates of teachers and administrators, and increased graduation rates to 92 percent. What is even more outstanding, Dr. Tignor graduated the highest number of African Americans in the United States. In addition, during her tenure all schools were equipped with air conditioned classrooms and she

number of African Americans in the Nation. Led the second largest procurement technology office in the country She created one of the first comDr. Tignor worked as a public school teacher, Reading Specialist, and Assistant Superintendent in the Prince George’s County Public Schools. She also taught English and Reading at the Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and served as a Department Chairman.

munity college Learning Laboratory for Developmental Students.

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GLADYS NOON SPELLMAN Both a Public Service Award and a Scholarship are given to recipients during the County’s Women’s History Month Luncheon (WHML).

Each year The Prince George’s County Office of the County Executive presents a scholarship in memory of Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment. ” The Gladys Noon Spellman Public Service Award is given annually to a woman in Prince George’s County Government whose career and dedication to the County closely parallel that of Congresswoman Spellman.

Gladys Noon Spellman (March 1, 1918 – June 19, 1988) was an educator in the Prince George’s County Public Schools System and president of the Prince George’s County Council of PTAs. She was the first woman elected to the Board of Commissioners of Prince George’s County. Additionally, she served in the highest capacity for County officials nationwide when she became the first woman elected president of the National Association of Counties. In 1974, she was elected to the United States Congress where she was instrumental in sponsoring legislation to prevent discrimination based on marital status and prohibiting discrimination against the handicapped and elderly. A portion of Baltimore Washington Parkway is dedicated to Gladys Noon Spellman, a representative of Maryland’s 5th congressional district, and has the unsigned Maryland Route 295 (MD 295) designation.

The f irst g rad uating cla ss w ill receive high s chool diplomas and ass ociate deg rees simultaneou sly in May 2015.

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A LEADER WITH INSIGHT AND INNOVATION Dr. Dukes is setting the global super highway on fire. She along with collaborators and partners have linked three systems that has put Prince George’s Community College in the company of some of the most powerful educational institutions in this country. PGCC has integrated Advanced Technology, the Center for Health Studies, and the Westphalia Workforce and Training Center to provide excellence in education. Exactly what is her strategy for integrating the three systems. Dr. Dukes says, “Our mission to advance the academic and educational focus at Prince George’s Community College is multi-dimensional, as evidenced by our 2014-2017 strategic plan - ‘Envision Success.” While we strive to inspire our students to open their minds to the countless possibilities available to them, we must also ensure they have access to the resources, programs, and services that will propel them toward a successful future. To that end, we strategically align engaged partners, robust curricula, and advanced technologies, all of which play a major role in our mission to equip Prince George’s Community College students with the tools to compete and thrive in a rapidly-evolving marketplace.” THE COLLEGE The college is home to the National Cyberwatch Center, an ATE site funded by the National Science Foundation, and was designated a 2010-2015 Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance at the two-year level. PGCC is also the location of the first middle college high school in Maryland, the Academy for Health Sciences, which is a partnership with the Prince George’s County Public Schools. The first graduating class will receive high school diplomas and associate degrees simultaneously in May 2015. MEMBERSHIPS She holds membership in a variety of professional organizations, including the boards of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges; the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U); the Community College Advisory Panel of the College Board; the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP); the President’s Round Table; and the National Council on Black American Affairs. Dr. Dukes is a member of the board of directors of the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce, the Business Round Table, Doctors’ Community Hospital, the Harlem Renaissance Foundation, College Summit, and Hillside-Works Scholarship Connection. From 2002 through 2006, she served on the Appointed Board of Education of Prince George’s County and chaired the Student Support, Student Appeals, and Personnel Committees. In May 2007, she was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley to serve on the Maryland State Board of Education. From July 2009 to July 2012, she served as vicepresident of the Board and assumed the role of president in July 2012. She participated in the Executive Leadership Institute sponsored by the League for Innovation; Women in Leadership sponsored by the Office of Women in Higher Education/American Council on Education; and the National Leadership Academy sponsored the Association of Community College Trustees. She serves as secretary of the Presidents’ Round Table and co-coordinated the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership from 2009 to the present. Dr. Dukes was adjunct faculty at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh in the English Department, at Prince George’s Community College in Developmental Studies, and at Morgan State University in the Community College Leadership Doctoral Program. In October 2007, the African-American Alumni Council of the University of Pittsburgh recognized Dr. Dukes as an Outstanding Alumnus, and in 2008, she received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2009, she received the “1St Ladies Award” given by Radio One and My Sister’s Keeper Organization and the “Luminary Award” from the Prince George’s County Black Chamber of Commerce. In 2009 and 2010, Dr. Dukes was recognized for leadership in education by the Pi Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and in 2011, she was honored by the Mitchellville chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 2011 and 2013, she was recognized by the Washingtonian as one of the 100 most powerful women in the Washington metropolitan area. Dr. Dukes is a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the “Go On Girl” National Book Club. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with an English concentration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s and doctorate in Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

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IN THE OFFICE

n n o v a L h t i W dy Thomas Ree

aVonn Reedy Thomas is the Community Affairs Manager in the Office of the County Executive. In this capacity, she handles projects such as the annual Women’s History Month Luncheon, the Community Partnership Grants, and the Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative. Additionally, she works with faith-based, non-profit and philanthropic, and civic leaders.

LaVonn received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. She is a graduate of Leadership Prince George’s Class 26, serves as an ex officio board member for the Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council, a panelist member of Art in Public Places, and the County Executive’s liaison to the Prince George’s County Commission for Women. This past summer, she was named among “125 Who’s Who in Prince George’s” in Prince George’s Suite Magazine. She lives with her husband and three children in Upper Marlboro, and they worship at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square in Capitol Heights.

Prior to this appointment in December 2010, she worked for several years as the director of marketing and development for Community Teachers Institute. Her professional experience ranges from working in the newsroom of The Prince George’s Journal newspaper where she was the community news editor/writer to the non-profit sector where she worked on issues ranging from environmental justice to health services for children with special needs. LaVonn’s community work has included serving as president and secretary of a homeowners association, president of both the Melwood Elementary School PTA and the Central High School Alumni Association (Capitol Heights), as well as volunteering with church ministries and other community service programs. She also served on the Common Ownership Communities Task Force, which led to the establishment of the Common Ownership Communities Program in the Office of Community Relations.

Lavonn Reedy Thomas Community Affairs Manager

Community Health Inspired by Its mission, “Care for One Person, One Family and One Community at a Time”

Global Vision

Prince George’s County Health Department and Global Vision Foundation join Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III, Prince George’s County Council, elected officials, community leaders and strategic partners in a Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce the opening of the Global Vision Community Health Center in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

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Pastor Maclin The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square Mall The goal of this Prince George’s Health Department effort is to positively impact the health outcomes of this medically underserved in this community.

RIBBON CUTTING FOR GLOBAL VISION

lobal Vision Community Health Center is the first of five Prince George’s County Health Enterprise Zone patient centered medical homes to open in the 20743 zip code. Prince George’s County Health Department was awarded grant funding for this collaborative initiative being administered by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Maryland Community Health

Resources Commission. Inspired by its mission, “Care for One Person, One Family and One Community at a Time,” Global Vision Community Health Center will provide primary care to infants, children and adults. The goal of this Prince George’s Health Department effort is to positively impact the health outcomes of this medically underserved in this community. “The Health Department continues to strive to improve the quality of life in our communities. As a

result, we are increasing accessible health care services for our citizens and residents” said Pamela Creekmur, Health Officer. “As our county continues to grow in population and diversity, the Health Department continues to grow in services and health education.”

“A tour of the Global Vision Community Health Center followed immediately after the Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.”

HEALTH DEPARTMENT As our county continues to grow in population and diversity, the Health Department continues to grow in services and health education.”

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“Pastor Delores R. Garvin

Pastor Delores R. Garvin’s, Memoir, YOU CAN MAKE IT on BROKEN PIECES is a spiritual journey that helps individuals to free themselves from the enslavement of circumstances. The author says “On your journey, Spiritual Foundation is your base ingredient, add Faith continuously, saturate with Love, Strength, and prayer and sprinkle Positive Attitude throughout the journey. She wrote Broke Pieces, using those ingredients. She had men of the ages to speak on their broken pieces and their spiritual journey for Black History Month. It was a tearful event as three honorees told of their journey of faith. The Honorable, Dr. Nehemiah Rhinehart, Sr. Founder of The Solid Rock Full Gospel Baptist Church, General Conference Affiliated Churches & Ministries of North America International, Inc. World War II Veteran, Major Alexander Newkirk, who received his doctorate

degree at Ninety-two years old from Breakthrough Bible College. Mr. Levi Sylvester Evans, United States Army Veteran, and 85 year old CDL certified transportation professional. Currently Mr. Levi is working as a School Bus Driver, transporting children to and from school in the Washington Metro Area. Delores Garvin gave these Unsung heroes the opportunity to speak of their broken pieces and their spiritual faith which mended and made them whole. Delores R. Garvin is a wife, mother, grandmother and Pastor of New Life Praise Community, Inc in Camp Springs, MD. She holds a Philosophy of Religious Studies Degree, Master of Divinity Degree, and she is a board qualified Chaplin. Delores’ belief is that persons with God as their guide, faith, and self confidence can accomplish their dreams and be joyful.

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COMMUNITY - ISSUES Senator Benson fights for the following issues: 1. A safe environment. 2. Tackling gang and domestic violence. 3. Quality jobs and benefits for workers. 4. Support for businesses that invest in our local economy. 5. Access to quality health care. 6. Maintaining serfices for senior citizens. 7. Substance abuse treatment. 8. Blight Removal from our communities.

SENATOR Partial Political Profile Senator Benson has been a member of the Senate since January 12, 2011. She is a been a member of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee since 2011 and serves follows: • • • • • • •

JOANNE BENSON Education subcommittee, Health Occupations Subcommittee, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, Joint Committee on Welfare Reform, Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, Member, Senate Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, 2011-12. Chair, Faculty Advisory Council.

Senator Benson serving Prince George’s County

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Prince George’s Bargaining Council. Board member, Black Democratic Council. Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 1996, 2012.

Senator Benson is an honorary life member, Girl Scouts of America, 1980. She has received the outstanding Minority Leader Award; Outstanding and Dedicated Services to Children and Youth; Outstanding Minority Leadership Award; Outstanding Educator, Prince George’s County Public Schools. Member, First Baptist Church of Glenarden.