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for attending our event. We A Sisterhood Tea
hope we were able to gleam Celebrating Sisterhood
a bit of sunshine your way;
all while making new sisterly on the Journey to
connections. Drive safely. Centennial

F.I.T. Girls Productions © 2018 Saturday, August 11, 2018
4:00 P.M.

Sigma Zeta Foundation, Inc.
2526 Delowe Drive ▪ East Point, GA 30344

F.I.T. Girls Sisterhood Circle was established in Welcome Stephanie Stennett
2015. The founding of the sisterhood circle derived Occasion Dr. Lynéa Laws
from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Centennial An Historical Account LeQuandra Hale-Banks
Commission’s initiative. Our circle aims to create a Introductions & Games Derenthia Baker-King
sustainable heathier lifestyle which in retain
positively impacts our daily lives sociable, at home, Tea Time
and in the workplace. F.I.T. Girls Sisterhood Circle is
make up of women who are all members of Zeta Phi Games Derenthia Baker-King
Beta Sorority, Incorporated; yet, they reside in
different states and are members of various chapter in Closing Remarks F.I.T. Girls
their local communities. The sisterhood has goals Sisterhood Circle
they are working toward achieving both, personally
and jointly by Centennial 2020. In the meanwhile, Tea Time Menu
these ladies are enjoying their journey on the path to
Finer 2020. Sandwiches Quiche
Chicken Salad Chicken
About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Egg Salad Spinach

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded in Fruit Petit Fours
1920 by five co-ed students at Howard University who Strawberries Strawberry Cheese Pastry
envisioned a sorority that would promote the highest Raspberries Apple Pastry
standards of scholarship achievement and Finer Coconut Macaroons
Womanhood. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Brownies
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has a diverse
membership of more than 120,000 college educated
women with more than 800 chapters in North
America, Europe, Asia the Caribbean, Africa, and the
Middle East.

An assortment of teas & bottled water

Meet Your Hostesses Meet Your Hostesses

LeQuandra Hale-Banks was born to be a servant leader and Dr. Lynéa N. Laws is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and
life changer. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology international educator. She received her undergraduate degree
and Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in computer
on an academic scholarship. At the time, LeQuandra was information systems. Once her service to the United States
working in the banking and finance industry, when she decided Army concluded, Lynéa returned to school to obtain her
that she wanted to work with individuals with social, mental, teaching certificate in special education where she graduated
and behavioral problems. She relocated from Wisconsin to from Tarleton State University with a Master of Education in
Georgia to obtain a Master of Social Work Degree from Curriculum and Instruction. She subsequently graduated from
Georgia State University. While in Georgia, LeQuandra Capella University with a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership
accepted an offer to relocate to Tennessee for employment. and Educational Administration. Dr. Laws has worked in the
Desiring to expand her research and clinical skills, she enrolled Middle East and Southeast Asia in various educational positions.
at the University of Memphis, taking classes in preparation for a Currently, she works as an Associate Director of Special Education and Adjunct Professor.
PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Ms. Hale-Banks currently works as a mental health Lynéa joined her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, in Fall 1997. She is a proud
clinical social worker with Veteran Affairs. As a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, member of the F.I.T. Girls Sisterhood Circle and looks forward to continuing her journey
Incorporated she serves in both leadership and committee member positions and recently to Centennial 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family
obtained certificates in Zeta Organizational Leadership and Basilei Institute. LeQuandra and friends, scrapbooking, and riding her motorcycle.
also serves in various ministries at her place of worship, St Andrew AME Church, where
she was awarded the “Spirit of the Saint” Volunteer Award in December 2017 for her Stephanie Stennett creates her own sunshine. The child of
contributions to the Relevant Young Adult Ministry. immigrant parents, she has strived for over 32 years to excel
academically, personally and professionally. Stephanie
Derenthia King is a support coordinator for Creative currently make things happen in her role as a Senior Clinical
Consulting Services Incorporated. She advocates for the Research Associate at a fast-paced medical device company.
intellectual developmental disabled population in the state of During her tenure in the clinical research industry, she has
Georgia. She assures individuals’ choices are being fully been able to work in several therapeutic areas and hopes to
offered and acknowledged while monitoring safety, health, ultimately bridge the gap between clinical research and health
and quality of life. Derenthia collaborates with families, disparities affecting minorities. Ms. Stennett was honored to
natural supports, providers, physicians, and other community become a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated at
resources. Derenthia also works with Community Healthcare the Omicron Nu chapter in Fall 2005 on the campus of
of Georgia as a professional counselor part-time. She provides University of West Georgia. Currently, she serves as a member
therapy for community members with various mental health of Kappa Iota Zeta chapter of East Point, GA. She has served
issues. Mrs. King works with her clients providing direct in various capacities over the years as a member of the step team, Storks Nest committee,
support teaching various coping techniques, medication chair of the Finer Womanhood committee, and undergraduate advisor. Stephanie’s joy in
management, treatment plans, and assessments. Derenthia graduated from Hampton life is to travel and drink tea (any kind!) so, she enjoys them both whenever she can.
University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychological
Counseling at Monmouth University. These days you will find her busy being a wife and
mother of twin eight year old young men. She has been a member of the F.I.T. Girls
Sisterhood Circle since its inception in 2015. She is excited to continue her sisterhood
journey to Centennial in 2020 with her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
Derenthia began a “Finer” member of the organization in Fall 2003.

Put here While Celebrating Each Other

Honoring Phenomenal Women

Carla Byrd Ashelea Grier
HCM Technology Education

Allison Cain Nikki Grier
Marketing and Education
Publishing Consultant
Dr. Lena C. Harris
Kari-Ann Dunkley Retired Program
Human Resources
Administrator

HPountohreirneg Phenomenal Women While Celebrating Each Other

Exquisitive Hundley Malaika Knight
Social Worker Education

Linda Isabel Annette Miranda
Retired Professor Sales

Janiene King Dr. Johnnetta McSwain-Clay
Computer Science International Empowerment

Speaker, Author, Coach

Honoring Phenomenal Women While Celebrating Each Other

Georgia Nichols Michelle Stennett
Social Work Jewelry Designer

Erany Robinson-Perry Jacqueline Ward-Williams
Engineering
Education

Mia Robinson
Community Health

Advocate