PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Welcome to the Official Website of the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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For 95 years—since our chartering in 1930—the Nashville Alumnae Chapter has proudly served communities across Middle Tennessee, remaining steadfast in our commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, social action, and service. We are a vibrant chapter of nearly 600 college-educated women who are dedicated to making a lasting impact through our innovative, community-focused programming.
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Guided by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, our work centers on:
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Economic Development
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Educational Development
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International Awareness and Involvement
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Physical and Mental Health
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Political Awareness and Involvement
We actively partner with organizations that share our pursuit of empowering and elevating communities. If your organization or Delta Sigma Theta chapter is interested in joining us in making an impact through service, or if you are a soror looking for a new chapter home, I warmly invite you to email me.​ Stay connected and learn more about Nashville Alumnae Chapter’s events and programs by visiting our website often and following us on Facebook, X, and Instagram. In Nashville Alumnae Chapter, we are transforming communities and changing lives -- One Soror, One Chapter, One Sisterhood and One Act of Service at a time. We are Nashville Alumnae Chapter -- Rising with Fortitude: Rooted in Sisterhood, Revered in Service, Resounding in Impact.
PAST PRESIDENTS
* Eloise Lowe (1930–1931)
* Minerva Hatcher Johnson Hawkins (1936–1940)
* Hortense White (1947–1948)
* Elizabeth Ross (1953–1954)
* Wilhelmina Bradford (1954–1955)
* Mabel Leathers (1955–1957)
* Dorothy Gupton (1957–1958)
* Mabel Love (1958–1960)
* Hortense White (1960–1962)
* Anne Lenox (1962–1964)
* Eleanor “Chippey” Grier (1964–1966
* Mary Knowles (1966–1968)
* Mary “Mimi” Hernandez (1968–1969)
* Mabel Love (1969–1970)
​Samella Junior (Spence), PhD (1970–1974)
* Gladys Williams (1974–1979)
* Sandra Burns (1979–1983)
* Anne Lenox (1983–1987)
Aldorothy Wright, PhD (1987–1991)
Millie Washington (1991–1995)
Gloria C. Johnson, PhD (1995–1999)
Princilla Evans (Morris), PhD (1999–2003)
Sharon Turner-Friley (2003–2007)
Jerald E. Gilbert (2007–2011)
Rev. Olivia M. Cloud (2011–2015)
Gloria C. Johnson, PhD (2015–2019)
* June K. Kellum (2019-2021)
Jacqueline Johnson (2021-2025)​
Chandra Vasser (2025-current)
* Deceased