About Us
Our Mission, History, & Leadership
WHO WE ARE
In 1993, Alfreda Cunningham of Winter Haven, FL, secured the interest of other women of color to explore the feasibility of forming a local NCBW chapter in Polk County. The Polk County Chapter began its successful journey to becoming an NCBW Chapter. In July 1997, the interest group adopted its By-laws and elected its founding officers.
Upon seeking confirmation of the procedures for establishing a local chapter, the National office assigned Ethel Isaacs, Esq. as Chapter Development Director for this interest group. During her visit on May 2, 1998, Ms. Isaacs provided additional information and guidance through the completion of the application process to form a local chapter in Polk County, Florida.
On June 13, 1998, the Polk County Chapter adopted its By-Laws and elected its chartering officers. National President Lydia Mallet installed the chapter, which led to an official Chapter designation of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. on November 13, 1998.
NCBW’s Core Values are:
- Gender Equity
- Inclusion
- Respect
- Racial & Social Justice
- Integrity & Accountability
- Economic Empowerment
- Collaboration
NCBW focuses on Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Strategic Alliances, and Civil Engagement.
The Polk County Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is a 501 ©3 organization whose purpose is to promote the objectives and policies of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., which are:
- Foster principles of equal rights and opportunities
- Promote awareness of black culture
- Develop the potential of the membership for effective leadership and participation in civic affairs
- Take action on specific issues of local, state, national, and international importance; and
- Collaborate with other persons and organizations to achieve mutual goals.
• For more information, visit our national website at www.ncbw.org.
OFFICERS
Dartha Shular
President
Seretha Tinsley
1st VP Programs
Arlene Dobison –
2nd VP Programs
Lisa Watkins
3rd VP Programs
Valerie Dolison
Treasurer
Alison Coleman
Recording Secretary
Krishawn DeCostanzo
Financial Secretary
Elizabeth A. Birdsong
Corresponding Secretary
Dr. Tandria Callins
Board Member
Deloris Johnson
Immediate Past President
Dana Moore
National Board Member
Tawanda Webb
OFFICERS
2025 Member Interest meetings
2025 Member Interest Meetings
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PARTNERSHIPS
We are proud of the strong partnerships, alliances, and generous supporters we have established in our communities.
