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Jan/Feb 2025 | Vol. 82 No. 1

2024-2026 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

International President Regional Directors Members-at-large
Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughan, Tennessee Europe 2024-2026
Marie-Antionette Hubers de Wolf, Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins, California
First Vice President The Netherlands
Candace (Candi) Martin, Arkansas 2024-2028
Northeast Dr. Donna Niday, Iowa
Second Vice President
Carol Herzog, Indiana Eileen Little, Pennsylvania Area Representatives
Northwest
Executive Director Canada
Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, Texas Lisa Olson, North Dakota Dr. Sharlene McGowan,
Southeast Saskatchewan
Parliamentarian Nancy Davis, Tennessee
Dr. Helen Popovich, PRP, Florida Latin America
Southwest Vianney Campos, Baja California
Immediate Past President Belinda Clift, Oklahoma
Dr. Debbie LeBlanc, Illinois

NEWS Editor | Bailey Bauer

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woman brings her unique perspective, leading to fresh

ideas and the potential for powerful collaborations.
Inviting someone to join our organization is more
than just extending an offer of membership; it signifies
By welcoming others, we not only create space for inclusion and opportunity. It opens doors for personal
diverse voices and perspectives but also enrich our and professional development, access to resources,
own lives. Embracing inclusivity fosters a sense of and networking opportunities in an environment
community and belonging, enhancing the collective where members feel valued and are able to contribute
experience for all. Rather than competing for space, positively to our overall genuine spiritual fellowship.
we can thrive together, making room for everyone to Membership signals that the organization is interested

participate and flourish. Inclusivity does not erase in diverse perspectives and talents while seeking
individual opinions but instead encourages us to find unique skills and insights.
common ground to advocate for shared goals. Ultimately, embracing diversity in membership is
The importance of genuine spiritual fellowship not merely about bringing different people together; it is
among women cannot be overstated. As we about cultivating an environment where all individuals
navigate personal and professional challenges, feel valued and empowered to contribute. The journey
creating a supportive community fosters resilience, toward true inclusion requires courage, commitment,

empowerment, and collective growth. Ensuring that all and a readiness to engage with one another, despite
voices are heard and valued in an inclusive environment our differences. Together, as women educators united
strengthens our unity. This approach creates lasting in genuine spiritual fellowship, we can create a more
change, both individually and collectively. By nurturing inclusive world.
connections through support, trust, and inclusivity,
we empower one another to reach new heights. Each

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