Dr. Jackie D. Nickson, Immediate Past President (2023-2025)
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Implemented a contactless keychain reclamation initiative to support reclamation and retention efforts
Achieved an 86% increase in financial membership. Closing the 2024–2025 sororal year with 248 members
In April 2025, our second membership intake line was initiated, 86 ColDST², welcoming 19 Delta Dolls, 64 Delta Divas, and 3 Delta Dears
Launched the L.E.A.D. Program (Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, and Development)
Held our first DCAC Sparkling Lights Pageant, raising over $42,000 to support chapter programs and projects
Chapter received awards during the 2024 Mississippi State Cluster and Delta Days at the Capitol, 2024 Regional Conference, and 2025 Mississippi State Cluster
Hosted two impactful Go Red Fashion Shows (2024 & 2025), raising over $5,000 for the American Heart Association
Welcomed a record number of Delta Dolls (6) transitioning from collegiate to alumnae chapter membership
Successfully transitioned the chapter from virtual operations back to in-person fellowship
Charter Member
LaToya Silas-Rogers, 2021-2023
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Added Tate County to our service area
Four chapter members serving on the Regional Leadership team
Hosted the 25th National President, Dr. Paulette C. Walker, during the 2023 Founders Day
First Annual DeSoto Fest: A Celebration of Cultures, where over 700 people participated or attended
Awarded 14 high school seniors with college scholarships
Charter Member
Shirley R. Garrett, 2019-2021
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Led the chapter successfully through a pandemic
Established the virtual platform that allowed for continued service to the DeSoto County Community
Charter Member
Dr. E. Darlene Williams, 2017-2019
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Due to strong membership retention and reclamation the chapter grew and maintained a membership of over 100 members
In 2018-2019 - The inaugural membership intake line, 32 Forces of InDSTructible Fortitude, were initiated.
Charter Member
Telitha 'Tee' Ball, 2014-2017
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Helped to establishment DeSoto County (MS) Alumnae Chapter
Inaugural President
Charter Member