Presidents 1
This President (1923-1926) created Omega Omega as the Memorial Chapter and approved regional conferences.
Who is G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley?
This President served from 1933-1935 president established National Headquarters and the first National Handbook.
Who is Jeannette Triplett Jones?
This President created National Boards to improve organizational structure.
Who is Gladys Byram Shepperd?
This president 1919–1923 was the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. and established Grand Chapter
Who is Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?
This President led during the formation of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Who is Anna Johnson Julian?
This president served from 1926-1929 began the tradition of holding biennial national conventions.
Who is Ethel Lamay Calimese?
From 1956–1958, this National President oversaw the burning of the mortgage for Delta’s first Headquarters building.
Who is Dorothy Penman Harrison?
From 1935–1939, this President expanded the sorority’s involvement in the civil rights movement. National Library Project.
Who is Vivian Osborne Marsh?
From 1975–1979, this president commissioned the “Sculpture of Fortitude.”
Who is Thelma Thomas Daley?
Serving from 1958–1963, this National President established the Social Action Commission and was the first Black woman to receive tenure at New York University. Led Delta members in the 2nd March on Washington,1963.
Who is Jeanne L. Noble?
Serving from 1988–1992, this President promoted the theme “Every Delta in the Delta House” to reclaim inactive members.
Who is Yvonne Kennedy?
Serving from 1971–1975, this President launched the “Delta’s Right to Read” initiative.
Who is Lillian Pierce Benbow?
This President, serving from 1939–1944, created the Office of National Second Vice President.
Who is Helen Elsie Austin?
From 1983–1988, this National President established the Delta Leadership Academy to train members for leadership roles.
Who is Hortense Golden Canady
From 1944–1947, this President emphasized education, voting rights, and fair employment practices. Purchased war bonds and ambulances.
Who is Mae Wright Peck Williams?
From 1967–1971, this president was the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.
Who is Frankie M. Freeman?
This President served from 2000-2004, implemented online registration and Delta Days at the United Nations.
Who is Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd?
From 1979–1983, this National President implemented the Capital Funds Campaign to support long-term financial stability and development.
Who is Mona Humphries Bailey?
Serving from 1947–1956, this president was a renowned civil rights leader who served for nine years. Proposed Five-Point Project
Who is Dorothy Irene Height?
Serving from 1963–1967, this National President established the Delta Teen Lift program in 1963 and founded the Delta Research and Educational Foundation in 1967.
Who is Geraldine Pittman Woods?
this President served from 2004-2008
Established Delta Gems
Developed Corporate governance and appointed for collegiate members to serve on all National Commissions.
Who is Louise Allen Rice ?
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Who is Marcia L. Fudge?
Delta Habitat For Humanity. Built 22 homes.
Who is Bertha Maxwell Roddey
This President serves from 2012-2017 and presented the Hazing Prevention Summit
Who is Dr. Paulette C Walker
This president served from 2008-2013 and established Embodi and force project 13
Who is Cynthia M. a. Butler McIntyre