The Zeta Iota Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated was chartered on May 21, 2022 in Hanover, Maryland. Creating a chapter of NSPDK in Prince George's County, Maryland was envisioned by NSPDK Member Gwendolyn B. Phillips and chartering group leader Stacy Alexander.

 

Under the leadership of the 25th Supreme Basileus Margarette Galloway, Eastern Regional Director Dr. Patsy O. Squire, Regional Member-At-Large Tiffany Ladson-Lang and Eastern Region Membership Chair Angela M. Ringgold, the 147th chartered chapter was established. Chosen to lead us on our journey to NSPDK,Inc. were sponsoring chapters Gamma (Basileus Sheila Evans) and Alpha Mu (Basileus Maria Allmond). The Dean of Pledges was Terry Blume (Alpha Mu Chapter) and Co-Dean Sheraie Darby (Gamma Chapter).

 

The Charter members of Zeta Iota are: Stacy Alexander, KierraAshlee Armstrong, Dr. LaTanya Catron-Simpson, Sandra Choute, Christienne Coleman-Warren, Richelle Coleman-Warren, Yolanda Cosby, Sharyn White Daniels, Dr. LaChonda Ellerby, Julia Goodman Gafney, Velma C. Gorham, Tiffawny Green, Rachel K. Jefferies, Dr. Dawn K. Lewis, Flecha Organ, Catherine C. Powell, Sandra Robinson, Keitha Shepherd Cook, Pearl E. Stewart and Kathy Waymmann.

 

Since its chartering, Zeta Iota has contributed to Prince George’s County through the following activities: Virtual Community Forum on Sickle Cell Disease held on September 29, 2022; Adopt-a-School Program with Apple Grove Elementary School in Fort Washington, MD to support the school library; Reading Across NSPDK on MLK Day on January 16, 2023. On December 15, 2022, the chapter established two scholarships, the Gwendolyn B. Phillips Collegiate Scholarship, and the Zeta Iota Scholarship for High School Students.

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In March 2025 Zeta Iota welcomed it's inaurgral Krinon Club. On Saturday, June 7, Krinon Club members were initiated into Zeta Iota at the Ivy Youth & Family Center in Suitland, MD. The new chapter members are Alena Plaskett, Michelle Turner, Yolanda Penn, Kayon Frith, Trena Bowlding, Jodi Johnson, Andrea Twitty, Jennifer Johnson, and Lydia Johnson. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon was attended by guest sorors, friends and family. Dr. LeTrecia Gloster provided words of encouragement to the new sorors. Sorors from Beta, Gamma, and Apha Mu were in attendance. Soror Lydia Johnson sang a soul stirring rendition of Rise Up by singer Andra Day. Soror Michelle Turner proudly announced that she and her former Krinon Club members purchased gifts for the chapter. Zeta Iota was gifted a red 10x10 tent, customi tent valance, and custom banner to enhance the chapter’s visibility and presence at events and service initiatives. The luncheon closed with the presentation of gifts to the new sorors.

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Zeta Iota Chapter Officers

President - Sandra Choute

First Vice-President - Kathy Waymmann

Second Vice-President - Sandra Robinson

Recording Secretary - Julia Goodman Gafney

Correspondence Secretary - Pearl Stewart

Financial Secretary - Sharyn White Daniels

Treasurer - Dr. LaTanya Catron-Simpson

Dean of Pledges - Kathy Waymmann

Director of Public Relations - Catherine C. Powell

Executive Advisor - Stacy Brogsdale Alexander

Parliamentarian - Christienne Coleman-Warren