Past Presidents

Legacy of Leadership

Honoring the presidents who shaped DCAC's first decade.

From chartering the chapter to expanding service into Tate County, each administration strengthened the chapter's foundation for scholarship, sisterhood, and community impact.

Pictured from Right to Left.

2023-2025

Immediate Past President

Dr. Jackie D. Nickson

86%membership increase

248financial members

$47K+raised for impact

Implemented a contactless keychain reclamation initiative to support reclamation and retention efforts.
In April 2025, DCAC initiated its second membership intake line, 86 ColDST², welcoming 86 new members.
Launched the L.E.A.D. Program and the first DCAC Sparkling Lights Pageant.
Earned chapter recognition at Mississippi State Cluster, Delta Days at the Capitol, and Regional Conference events.
Hosted two Go Red Fashion Shows and transitioned the chapter from virtual operations back to in-person fellowship.
Charter Member.

2021-2023

LaToya Silas-Rogers

Added Tate County to the chapter's service area.
Celebrated four chapter members serving on the Regional Leadership team.
Hosted the 25th National President, Dr. Paulette C. Walker, during the 2023 Founders Day.
Presented the first annual DeSoto Fest: A Celebration of Cultures, where more than 700 people participated or attended.
Awarded 14 high school seniors with college scholarships.
Charter Member.

2019-2021

Shirley R. Garrett

Led the chapter successfully through a pandemic.
Established the virtual platform that allowed for continued service to the DeSoto County community.
Charter Member.

2017-2019

Dr. E. Darlene Williams

Through strong membership retention and reclamation, the chapter grew and maintained a membership of more than 100 members.
In 2018-2019, DCAC initiated its inaugural membership intake line, 32 Forces of InDSTructible Fortitude.
Charter Member.

2014-2017

Inaugural President

Telitha 'Tee' Ball

Helped establish the DeSoto County (MS) Alumnae Chapter.
Served as the chapter's inaugural president.
Charter Member.