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President's Message


Greetings!

 

Thank you for visiting the Unstoppable Upsilon Phi Omega virtual home. I am privileged to serve as the 14th President of Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Since January 31, 1998, Upsilon Phi Omega (UPO) has been known to make history as the first graduate chapter of a Greek letter organization of primarily African American membership in Madison County, Illinois. Since 1998, UPO members have been committed to scholarship, service, and sisterhood.  

 

Under the leadership of our International President, Danette Anthony Reed, and Regional Director, Kiahna W. Davis, Upsilon Phi Omega (UPO) is excited to serve others in our community. UPO is a proud representative of the Confident and Captivating Central Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®. We are Unapologetically READY to SOAR to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood. During 2022-2026, UPO’s service goal is to improve the lives of those we serve based on our International Program Initiative: Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood. The five program initiatives are:

 

Empower Our Families

Build Our Economic Wealth

Enhance Our Environment

Advocate for Social Justice

Uplift Our Local Community


UPO is a chapter of resourceful members: university administrators, educators, business professionals, and entrepreneurs who would look forward to collaborating with our community members. To members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® looking for a new home, we extend a warm, heartfelt sisterly invitation to consider Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter. To our community members, we look forward to collaborating and assisting you in promoting positive changes within our community.  

Again, thank you for looking around our virtual home. We hope you enjoy your look around our website and see how proud we are of serving our community! 


Serving with Privilege and Gratitude,


Danielle Grimes 

Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter, President


 


Past Presidents


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Danielle Bratton

2021 – 2023


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Plesetta Clayton

2019- 2021


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Heather Woodard

2017- 2018

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Rena Cheeseboro

2016 - 2017


Mary Nicholas*

2014 - 2015


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Devon Bruce

2011 – 2012


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Cornelia Smith

2009 – 2010


Annette Stewart

2007 – 2008


Shana Carpenter

2005 – 2006


Jimmie Cooper*

2003 – 2004


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Carolyn Hart Jason

2001 – 2002


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Zina Cruse

1999 – 2000


Patricia Penelton*

1999 – 2000


*Ivy Beyond the Wall/ Deceased.
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Last Updated: 18 JUN 2024