38th Women of Excellence Awards and Scholarship Reception
The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated invites you to attend the 38th Women of Excellence Awards and Scholarship Reception to honor outstanding women from Portland/SW Washington who are accomplished in areas surrounding the sorority’s programmatic initiatives.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
The Atrium at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein
Portland, OR 97227
4:00 - 6:00 pm
During the Women of Excellence reception, Portland Alumnae’s scholarship committee, together with Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc., will present the 2019 scholarship award recipients. Awardees are selected by first submitting a completed application and meeting all of the application requirements, including enrollment in a four-year college or university in the fall of 2019.
This year's celebration theme is “Jazzin’ It Up! ” Please join us for a reception to support our scholarship fund, featuring jazz music and hors d’oeuvres, along with our illustrious guest speaker, Dr. Keith Dempsey.
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Congratulations
to the
2019
Women of Excellence Award Recipients
Intisar Abioto
The Arts
Kali Thorne Ladd, Jasmine Johnson, Zalika Gardner, Kaaren Heikes, Marsha Williams
Education
Gayani P. Ekanayake
Entrepreneurship
Shafia M. Monroe
Health & Wellness
Libra Gilbert-Forde
Social Justice
Melanie Ramsey
Pearls of Wisdom
Congratulations
to the
2019
Scholarship Award Recipients
LILLY DERIBEW
Award: Portland Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
High School: De La Salle North Catholic
College: University of Oregon
Major: Political Science
ELISA IZELLA BOYER
Award: Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc. Scholarship
High School: De La Salle North Catholic
College: University of Chicago
Major: Biology
JOHANA AMANI
Award: Beta Psi Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
High School: Roosevelt
College: University of Oregon
Major: Interior Architecture
MALLORY LEWIS
Award: Milton Emanuel Memorial Scholarship
High School: St. Mary’s Academy
College: Loyola University New Orleans
Major: Human Biology or Health Science
JADE VICTORIA-LYNN NEWTON
Award: Sherra Neal Memorial Scholarship
High School: St. Mary’s Academy
College: Oregon State University
Major: Kinesiology
GANIYAT MAYOWA KARIMU
Award: Dr. DeNorval Unthank and Thelma Unthank Brown Memorial Scholarship
High School: De La Salle North Catholic
College: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
Major: Biomedical Sciences
TREVOR MAXWELL-REID JONES
Award: Cyvira Woods Memorial Scholarship
High School: Oregon Episcopal School
College: Loyola Marymount University
Major: Film Production
NEHEMIAH PERNELL JACKSON
Award: Cyvira Woods Memorial Scholarship
High School: La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
College: Skidmore College
Major: Psychology
MARK DUANE AGARD, JR.
Award: Sherra Neal Memorial Scholarship
High School: Heritage
College: Georgetown University
Major: International Relations
IMAN RE’ANN PEARCE
Award: Chris Poole-Jones Memorial Scholarship
High School: De La Salle North Catholic
College: Spelman College
Major: Education Administration and Psychology
ANDRE GREGORY THARP, III
Award: Willie Ralph Triplett Memorial
High School: U.S. Grant
College: Loyola Marymount University
Major: Electrical Engineering
TAVIA SERENA ROACHE
Award: Pearl Smothers Mashia Memorial
High School: St. Mary’s Academy
College: Howard University
Major: African-American Studies
Dr. Keith Dempsey is currently the Department Chair of the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University, becoming the first African American to receive tenure at the Institution.
Dr. Dempsey has 20+ years of professional experience in the helping field. He served as a multi-systemic therapist, a clinical social worker, and later went on to develop substantial programs at the African American Health Coalition (AAHC) designed to combat physical and mental health disparities. He currently operates a private practice in Portland and conducts individual, couple & family therapy.
Dr. Keith Dempsey
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Support from our community partners is essential in helping us provide the best experience for our honorees and scholarship recipients. Please consider supporting our legacy by becoming a sponsor of this year’s fundraising event. Your sponsorship will allow our organization to both continue and expand our outreach throughout the Metro region.
Click here to download our sponsorship package