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MichelleMickle Foster

Michelle Mickle Foster, PhD has been a Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter member since 2021 and serves as Chapter President and the West Virginia Program Planning & Development Liaison on the Midwest Region Leadership Team. Michelle has had an extensive career in philanthropy, community-based nonprofits, and the private sector. She is the President and CEO of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and lives a life of service, volunteering with numerous local and regional organizations. Additionally, Michelle is a published author of the book Maximizing Impact: Success Strategies for Dynamic Nonprofits and the host of the Fostering Solutions podcast.

Michelle Mickle Foster, PhD

LaKeishaBarron-Brown

LaKeisha Barron-Brown serves as the Vice President of the Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter. LaKeisha was initiated into Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter on April 23, 2005. Since being a member of the chapter, she has served as Financial Secretary and on numerous regional and chapter committees. LaKeisha is the College Links Program Manager at INROADS, Inc, where she is provided the opportunity to shape the lives of young people. LaKeisha is also a community advocate, business owner and published author of the book Through The Eye of A Crack Soul.

LaKeisha Barron-Brown

ConsandraLeonard

Consandra Leonard has been a Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter member since 2021 and serves as Chapter Treasurer. Consandra has had an extensive career in Electrical Utility Business and Risk Management and Insurance for 31 years. She is the developer of Black Women’s Business Owners of West Virginia and owner of Silhouette Boutique, an online women’s clothing store.

Consandra Leonard

TamaraEubanks

Tamara Gale Eubanks joined the Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter in the Spring of 2021. Currently, she serves as Recording Secretary and Chaplain for the Chapter. She is an active community leader serving in various capacities, including the Executive Director of Multi-Fest, Associate Pastor and Music Director of First Baptist Church, and National Board of Directors for the historic all-Black Kimball High School. Tamara is currently pursuing a Master Certificate in Project Management.

Tamara Eubanks

KristyLyles

Kristy Lyles was initiated into the Epsilon Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at Norfolk State University on April 7, 1990. Since being a member of the Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter, she has served three terms as the Treasurer and on numerous chapter committees. Kristy is the Director of Bream Center for Childhood Development Preschool, a position she has held for 16 years. Additionally, she has mentored community youth through the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. (Educators) Epsilon Chapter of Xinos for 12 years.

Kristy Lyles
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Mission Statement

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

Chapter Vision Statement

The Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is strengthening the bonds of sisterhood, while visibly contributing to the transformation of the Black community and the empowerment of its residents.

Chapter Core Values

Commitment

Communication

Dependability

Respect

Teamwork

2023-2025 Chapter Executive Committee

Michelle Mickle Foster, PhD

President


LaKeisha Barron-Brown

Vice President


Consandra Leonard

Treasurer


Tamara Eubanks

Recording Secretary / Chaplin


Kristy Lyles

Financial Secretary


Jerri Tyson Rollins

Corresponding Secretary