Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Leadership
International, Regional, State, and Local Leadership
Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant
26th International President
Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant, a life member, has served uninterrupted as an active financial member on every level of the sisterhood including International Third Vice President, International Graduate Member to the Executive Committee, Member of the Board of Managers to the National Educational Foundation, Atlantic Regional Representative to the International Nominating Committee and a two-term president of Phi Zeta Zeta Chapter of Queens, NY.
Stacie is a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, master facilitator and trainer, and celebrity guest host.
Honorable Judge Beverly S. Tatham
Atlantic Regional Director
Judge Beverly S. Tatham, a diamond life member, was appointed as the 18th Atlantic Regional Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. on August 9, 2022. She was initiated into Omicron Alpha chapter at St. John’s University in 1993 and is currently an active member of Sigma Kappa Zeta chapter in Brooklyn, New York. As an active member for nearly three decades, Beverly has served on every level of the sisterhood including her most recent service as the Atlantic Region representative to the International Constitution & Bylaws Committee which was responsible for the historic adoption of the first revision of the sorority’s Constitution and Bylaws since its inception.
Soror Olivia B. Miller
12th Pennsylvania State Director
Soror Olivia B. Miller is the 12th Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Director and was elected on March 25, 2023. She was initiated into Theta Lambda Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and is currently an active member of the Epsilon Omega Zeta Chapter which services Chester County in Pennsylvania. Olivia has served the Sorority as a Chapter President (graduate and undergraduate), Chapter Third Vice President, State Representative to the Atlantic Region Elections Committee, and Project Coordinator to the 10th Pennsylvania State Director.
Past Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Directors
PA Coordinator
(This was the title State Director)
Distinguished Soror Priscilla Johnson, 1970-1972
1st PA State Director
Soror Ernestine Staton 1972-1974
2nd PA State Director
Triumphant Distinguished Soror Geraldine Kinney 1974-1980
3rd PA State Director
Distinguished Soror Priscilla Johnson, 1980-1983
4th PA State Director
Triumphant Distinguished Soror Marilee K. Jones, 1983-1986
5th PA State Director
Distinguished Soror Barbara A. Henderson, 1986-1996
6th PA State Director
Distinguished Soror Yolanda M. Goodwin-Humphrey, 1996-2002
7th PA State Director
Distinguished Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., 2002 – 2006
8th PA State Director
Arlinda Clark, Esq., 2006 – 2008
9th PA State Director
Distinguished Dr. Siéta Achampong., 2009-2012
10th PA State Director
Barbara A. Cousar, 2012-2018
11th PA State Director
Diane Wilson 2018-2023
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Executive Board and Appointees
PA State Director
Olivia B. Miller [email protected]
Executive Board Chair
Yahmoorah
Shakoor-Hooker [email protected]
Secretary
Anastasia Austin [email protected]
Recording Secretary
Tanessa Moten [email protected]
Financial Secretary
Jaquetta Thornton
[email protected]
Recording Financial
Secretary
Danielle Burke [email protected]
Parliamentarian
Ellen Reaves [email protected]
Representative to Regional Election Committee
Natasha Jones [email protected]
Representative to Regional Nominations Committee
Josie Jones [email protected]
Undergraduate Member at Large
Takeima Hawkins [email protected]
Newsletter & Website Coordinator
Chyna Hart, M.S.
[email protected]
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Graduate Chapter Presidents
Soror Nicole S. Rouse
President - Beta Delta Zeta Chapter
Soror Nicole S. Rouse was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in 1995 through Eta chapter at Temple University. In May 2023, she was elected as the President of the Beta Delta Zeta Chapter in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to her chapter responsibilities, Nicole has held numerous positions on the state, regional and international levels. In her role as the PA Undergraduate Coordinator, she led a team to reactivate several dormant chapters and welcomed close to 100 new undergraduates within two years. She proudly served as the Atlantic Regional Undergraduate Coordinator for 6 years and has served on the ZOL Certification subcommittee team since 2018. In these roles, she has utilized her teaching and organizational skills to help our sisterhood continue to strive for excellence.
Soror Shaneka Moton
President - Epsilon Omega Zeta Chapter
Soror Shaneka Moton is a dedicated professional with a profound commitment to community service and sisterhood. She was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Theta Lambda Chapter in Spring 2000, later transferring to the Epsilon Omega Zeta graduate chapter in 2013. With two decades of experience, she serves as a Health Education Supervisor at Einstein Medical Center. Beyond her career, Shaneka is a thriving entrepreneur, the proprietor of "candles by SDM" and "customsneakzbyneek". Known for her dedication to philanthropy, she actively combats food insecurity and chronic issues in the community. Within her Sorority, Shaneka has undertaken various leadership roles, from Vice President to Treasurer, and currently presides as the President of the esteemed Elite Epsilon Omega Zeta Chapter.
Soror Deborah Savage
President - Epsilon Alpha Iota Zeta Chapter
Soror Deborah Savage was initiated into Nu Gamma Chapter at Coppin State College (University) in Spring 1982. She is currently the Basileus of Epsilon Alpha Iota Zeta Chapter. EAIZ is the fifth four letter chapter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. EAIZ was chartered August 12, 2024. Soror Savage has served the Sorority as a Chapter President, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Vice Presidents, MIP Coordinator, Undergraduate Advisor, Maryland State Grammateus, Phylacter and Finer Womanhood Coordinator, She has also served on National and Atlantic Region Committees. Soror Savage is also ZOL Certified.
Soror Deshanque Berry
President - Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter
Soror Deshanque Berry was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in 2013 through Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter which services Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. Deshanque has served the Sorority as a Chapter First Vice President, Chapter Financial Secretary, State Nominations Committee Chair, and State Representative to the Atlantic Region Nominations Committee.
Soror Reggan D. Nowlin
President - Nu Sigma Zeta Chapter
Reggan Nowlin was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on March 27, 1999, at the Pennsylvania State University – Mu Eta chapter. Reggan is the newly elected Basileus of Nu Sigma Zeta chapter where she has also held the positions of 1st and 2nd Anti Basileus. Reggan is an equal employment opportunity investigator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where she investigates claims of harassment and discrimination. She holds a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from the Pennsylvania State University and a MS degree in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit Reggan loves reading, restoring furniture and serving her community. She is married to Eriq and they reside in Harrisburg, PA where they raise their two beautiful daughters, Charlize and Ripley.
Soror Tracee Kirkland Rivers
President - Lambda Lambda Zeta Chapter
Tracee Kirkland Rivers, CRNP, FNP-BC, is President of the Lambda Lambda Zeta Chapter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated through the Lambda Lambda Zeta chapter in May 2022 where she has served as the Second Vice President and Chapter Chaplin. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Maryville University. She has served as the Vendor Co-Coordinator for both the Commonwealth and Atlantic Regions and also Co-Coordinator of the Atlantic Region Emergency Response Team. Tracee is employed as the Chief Clinical Officer and Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at East Liberty Family Health Care Center and non-profit FQHC with multiple locations in Pittsburgh’s East End. Tracee is also the CEO and co-owner of Nabhi Christian Ministries (NCM) a 501(c)3 faith-based organization established in 1996. NCM conducts services that help alleviate the deprivation and suffering of people in its community. She is dedicated to “Service” by enhancing impoverished communities and cultivating healthy environments through the provision of services that mentor, train, and develop quality citizens of all ages.
Soror Jamilia Gates
President - Rho Sigma Zeta Chapter
Soror Jamilia Gates, M.A., was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated through Marshall University's Iota Pi chapter in December 2009. She is the President of the Rho Sigma Zeta chapter in Erie, Pennsylvania. Jamilia has held leadership and committee roles at all levels of the Sorority over her 14 years of active participation, including First Vice President, Third Vice President, and Undergraduate Advisor. Jamilia graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism. She also earned a Master's Degree in Counseling from Edinboro University. Jamilia is employed as a Program Director for the Earn and Learn Program at Greater Erie Community Action Committee. She takes pleasure in serving as a servant leader in my community and am always looking for ways to learn more.
Soror Lavonia A. Page
President - Rho Chi Zeta Chapter
Lavonia A. Page, a life member, was elected as the 12th President of the Rho Chi Zeta Chapter, proudly serving the City of Chester and Delaware County in Pennsylvania. Previously, Lavonia served as the 10th President from 2020 to 2022. Under her dedicated leadership, she made history by becoming the first Rho Chi Zeta initiate to serve as President. She guided the chapter through the challenges of COVID-19, leading to the establishment of its non-profit organization, Rho Chi Community UPLIFT (RCCU), enabling significant community impact. Her compassionate leadership also led to the chapter achieving its largest financial member count (63) and intake class (Fall 2020). Lavonia is pursuing her Doctor of Strategic Leadership and holds a Master of Arts in Urban Studies-Youth Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Recently, she founded the Sharon Lavon Bynes-Page Foundation in honor of her late mother, committed to spreading hope, love, and faith during times of trials and tribulations. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and engaging in arts and crafts projects.
Dr. Ketwana Schoos
President - Upsilon Eta Zeta Chapter
Dr. Ketwana Schoos was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated through the Sigma Kappa chapter at Central Michigan University on April 22, 2001. Dr. Schoos has served in leadership and committee positions on all levels of the Sorority, including: First Vice President as an undergraduate; Second and Third Vice President at the Local graduate level, Graduate Advisor to four undergraduate chapters; State Secretary, Recording Secretary and Parliamentarian at the State level, Parliamentarian at the Regional level, and a member of the Technology Team and reviewer for the Zeta National Education Foundation Scholarship Committee at the International level.
Soror Nikki Farrior
President - Alpha Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter
Soror Nikki Farrior was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on April 21,1994 at the University of Pittsburgh - Xi Delta chapter, where she later served as the chapter president. She is a charter member and current President of the Awesomely Amazing Alpha Alpha Omicron Zeta chapter which currently has more than 60 members. She has held the position of Secretary, First Vice-President, Historian, Eldercare Chair and MLK Day of Service Chair within the chapter. She is ZOL certified (cohort #8), a Centennial Life Member and a 2020 initiate of the Myrtle and Viola Legacy club (Gamma cohort). She also serves as the Atlantic Region Co-Coordinator of Retention and is the immediate past Protocol and Amenities Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She has been a member of the Commonwealth of PA Protocol Team since September 2015 and an Atlantic Region Protocol Ambassador since October 2019. She has used her knowledge of protocol to assist at various CPLC’s, ARLC’s and Boule’s.
Dr. Twylah L. Jenkins
President - Gamma Alpha Beta Chapter
Dr. Twylah Jenkins is a Diamond Life Member and was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in 2000 through the Psi Zeta Chapter in Fort Worth, Texas. She has held elected and appointed positions on ALL levels and serves as the co-coordinator for the National Association of Parliamentarians Initiative for the Atlantic Region, and is the current PA Training and Development Coordinator.
Soror Meagan L. Jones
President - Gamma Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter
Soror Meagan L. Jones was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in 2011 through Sigma Beta Chapter at Alabama A&M University. Soror Jones has remained financial and active since her initiation into the Sorority and has served on the local, state, and regional levels, in the following elected and appointed positions; First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Amicae Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Soror Jones is a charter member of the Myrtle & Viola Tyler International Legacy Club.
Soror Latifa Miller
President - Gamma Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter
Soror Latifa Miller was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated through the Xi Delta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in the Spring of 1992. Latifa helped to charter the Gamma Alpha Tau Zeta chapter in October 2020. The chapter services Allegheny Valley. Latifa has served the Sorority as a Chapter President, Chapter First Vice President, and Treasurer.