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Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

                   Lola Mercedes Parker, Founder

 2023-2025 National Executive Board

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Charlotte D. Berry~ 24th National President

Wendy B. Jacques ~ National President-Elect

Tanisha Mosley ~ National Recording Secretary

Nicole Ford~ National Treasurer

Cheryl Scott ~Central Regional Director

Dr. Audrey Douglas Cooke ~ Eastern Regional Director

Carolyn Smith Bell ~Far Western Regional Director

Didi Boyton ~ Southern Regional Director

Rosetta Davis ~Southwestern Regional Director

History 
 
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Incorporated was founded in Chicago, Illinois, June 1929 by Lola Mercedes Parker and six other women, all of whom were engaged in the field of business. Her vision was to establish an organization which would offset the result caused by the great depression.
PURPOSE
  (1) unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women, (2) promote increased interest in business education among young ladies high school and college through planned programs and scholarships, (3) encourage leadership development through educational opportunities, (4) establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults.
AIM
To make worthwhile contributions to our increasingly global society, promote the pursuit of excellence in all worthy endeavors among youth and adults, and develop leadership expertise among business and professional women.
STATUS
The Sorority is recognized as an important national organization that motivates young women to qualify for the varied opportunities of the business world. It is also recognized as an organization of competent women holding prominent positions in or operating businesses that are invaluable to community progress.
 
 
 

 

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