Past Presidents





LaToya Silas-Rogers, Immediate President: 2021-2023


  • Added Tate County to our service area
  • Four chapter members serving on the Regional Leadership team
  • Hosted the 25th National President, Dr. Paulette C. Walker, during the 2023 Founders Day
  • First Annual DeSoto Fest: A Celebration of Cultures, where over 700 people participated or attended
  • Awarded 14 high school seniors with college scholarships
  • Charter Member



Shirley R. Garrett, 2019-2021


  • Led the chapter successfully through a pandemic
  • Established the virtual platform that allowed for continued service to the DeSoto County Community
  • Charter Member



Dr. E. Darlene Williams: 2017-2019


  • Due to strong membership retention and reclamation the chapter grew and maintained a membership of over 100 members
  • In 2018-2019 - The inaugural membership intake line, 32 Forces of InDSTructible Fortitude, were initiated.
  • Charter Member



Telitha 'Tee' Ball: 2014-2017


  • Helped to establishment DeSoto County (MS) Alumnae Chapter
  • Inaugural President
  • Charter Member