Board of Directors
Ingrid Palmer
President
Velma Carr-Marshall
Treasurer
Celestine Palmer
Founder & At-Large Member
Gwen Coley
Parlimentarian
Marisa Hall
First VP Programs
Star Thompson
Membership Chair
Sandi Cook
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Lena Brown
Hospitality Chair
Jimmie Woods-Gray
At-Large Member
Shakari Byerly
At-Large Member
Joy Atkinson
At-Large Member
Gail Willis
At-Large Member
Past Presidents
| Celestine Palmer | 1991-2008 |
| Jackie Hawthorne | 2008-2014 |
| Stanley Viltz Ph.D | 2015-2016 |
| Carmen Hawkins | 2016-2018 |
| Ingrid Palmer | 2018-Present |
Founding Members
| Ludia Ashford | Joy Atkinson |
| Alessia Bufford | Mamie Dave |
| Doris A. Davis | Yumiko Frazier |
| Woody Fleming | Marie Hall |
| Dorothy Jackson | Bettie Jo McKinney |
| Rhenee MsArthur | Iris Palmer |
| Evelyn Metoyer-Williams | Orethetta Osborne |
| Deloris Sila | Thelma Walker |
| Mary Castleberry-White |
Our Committees
1st VP
Political Involvement and Issues Committee
2nd VP
Program Committee
Membership Officer
Membership Committee
Resource Development Officer
Business & Corporate Committee
Communications Officer
Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Treasurer
Finance Committee
Hospitality Officer
Hospitality Committee
Current vacancies include: 2nd Vice President, Programs, Resource Development Officer, Recording Secretary
Join Our Board
Interested in joining the board of LAAAWPAC?
We are looking to fill 4 seats on our Board of Directors with community members who believe in the power of Black women to lead transformative change in our political system.
Our expectations are simple:
- Partner with fellow board members to implement strategic plan and continuously improve our organization
- Commit to increasing visibility of our work
- Attend Monthly Meetings
- Make a Personal Gift
- Support with Fundraising to achieve financial stability goals
Ready to join! Click here to complete our application.