Donna L Smith
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adaptable and accomplished soror with extensive experience in leadership, membership engagement, organization and follow through. Recognized for strong communication, and strategic planning. Proven ability to support leadership development with measurable results.
Overview
59
59
years of professional experience
Work History
Member, Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. FW
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2023 - Current
- Chairperson, Reservations Sub-Committee, Nevada Statewide Founders Day
Chairperson, Elections Committee
55th FW Regional Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2026 - 09.2026
- Coordinated with the National Executive Director, National Secretary and committee members to ensure that elections process was implemented effectively.
Co-author, Human Trafficking Grant
Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Edited written materials for clarity, tone, and chapter standards.
- Researched topics related to human trafficking and methods to increase awareness and prevention.
- Wrote key sections of the grant which was funded
Coordinator, Inaugural P.E.A.R.L. Program
FW Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Wrote multiple lessons for monthly sessions, met with other regional coordinators monthly.
- Prepared documents, agendas, and records for monthly sessions for 10 months.
- Provided leadership input and mentoring through committee pre-planning for monthly training meetings and programs.
- Presented monthly and planned culminating activities including 9 capstone projects presented nationally via ZOOM
Member, Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. FW
Los Angeles, California
08.1978 - 06.2023
- Served as President, 1st & 2nd VPs, Corresponding Secretary
- Chairperson, Past Presidents' Council
- Leader, Minerva Circle
- Member, Minerva Circle [twice]
Chairperson, Greeter Committee
FW Regional Conference
Pasadena, California
07.2018 - 07.2018
Coordinator
FW Region Program, Planning & Development Committe
Los Angeles, California
08.2011 - 06.2016
Coordinator, Social Action Committee
FW Region
Los Angeles, California
07.2007 - 06.2009
State Coordinator, Southern California
FW Region
Los Angeles, California
06.2005 - 07.2007
Chairperson, FW Regional Nominating Committee
FW Region
Seattle, Washington
07.2004 - 06.2006
Chairperson, Southern Coordinating Council
FW Region
Los Angeles, California
05.1999 - 07.2000
Certified DID Trainer
FW Region
Los Angeles, California
05.1992 - 06.2000
Coordinator, Membership Intake
Southern California, FW Region
Los Angeles, California
07.1990 - 07.1997
Leader, Minerva Circle
Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter
Los Angeles, California
01.1994 - 05.1994
Charter Member, Zeta Zeta Chapter
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville, Missouri
05.1967 - 05.1968
Education
Administration And Supervision Credential
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-1974
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville, MO05-1968
Skills
- Grant writing
- Committee coordination
- Event planning
- Networking
- Training & Development
- Membership engagement
- Program development
- Written communication
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
Timeline
Chairperson, Elections Committee
55th FW Regional Conference
09.2026 - 09.2026
Co-author, Human Trafficking Grant
Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter
06.2024 - 06.2024
Member, Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. FW
08.2023 - Current
Coordinator, Inaugural P.E.A.R.L. Program
FW Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
07.2022 - 06.2023
Chairperson, Greeter Committee
FW Regional Conference
07.2018 - 07.2018
Coordinator
FW Region Program, Planning & Development Committe
08.2011 - 06.2016
Coordinator, Social Action Committee
FW Region
07.2007 - 06.2009
State Coordinator, Southern California
FW Region
06.2005 - 07.2007
Chairperson, FW Regional Nominating Committee
FW Region
07.2004 - 06.2006
Chairperson, Southern Coordinating Council
FW Region
05.1999 - 07.2000
Leader, Minerva Circle
Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter
01.1994 - 05.1994
Certified DID Trainer
FW Region
05.1992 - 06.2000
Coordinator, Membership Intake
Southern California, FW Region
07.1990 - 07.1997
Member, Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. FW
08.1978 - 06.2023
Charter Member, Zeta Zeta Chapter
Northeast Missouri State University
05.1967 - 05.1968
Administration And Supervision Credential
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northeast Missouri State University