About Us
“Excellence and Promotion of Achievement: The Key to Success.”
HISTORY
National History of NWOA
As the chapter continues to grow, its impact on the community strengthens. However, challenges arise as members leave and new ones join. Despite this, Southern Crescent remains a steadfast pillar of strength and unity within the community.
In 2019, the following candidates were inducted: Shakira Bryant, Karen Givens, Brenda Moore, Yaasmen Shahid (not pictured), and Addie Taylor. Their contributions to Southern Crescent were brief but impactful. During this period, the chapter focused on building community relationships, strengthening ties with schools, and engaging in collaborative efforts.
In June 2020, Southern Crescent welcomed three additional Achievers: Tammy Harris-Roach, Sharon Daniels Mosley, and Eboni Noland.
By this time, the chapter had begun to evolve. With several members disengaging, the roster now consisted of only five Achievers, along with the three newly inducted Achievers. Despite these changes, the work continued.
Achiever Sharon Daniels Mosley proposed an initiative to support caregivers of elderly parents, recognizing that caregivers are often overlooked. Achiever Gwen Smith and one of the chapter’s dedicated volunteers, JaCinta Thornton, were the first recipients of this effort. It was a joyful Merry 2020 Christmas despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
The National Women of Achievement organization continues to encourage youth through its scholarship program and recognize outstanding community leaders through the annual “Profiles of Prominence” awards.
OUR PURPOSE
- To encourage youth to strive for high morals and scholastic standards in the career field of their choice.
- To provide scholarships, support, and guidance for our youth.
- To inspire women to excel in their chosen profession.
- To influence the membership to become an active part in
- community activities.
- To improve the status of women in all phases of life.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To encourage National, Regional, and Chapter growth.
- To provide community service.
- To develop challenging activities.
- To develop excellence in the program.
- To fulfill our commitment to our youth.
- To fulfill our commitment to our senior citizens
HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CRESCENT
In an effort to expand the National Women of Achievement (NWOA) organization and its service reach, Achiever April Jackson-Banks and Achiever Gwendolyn Smith—both members of the Midtown-Atlanta Chapter—sought to establish a new chapter to better serve the southside of Atlanta.
On January 12, 2018, the Southern Crescent Chapter was officially chartered to serve South Fulton, Clayton County, Henry County, and other areas south of Atlanta.
The chapter was initially composed of seven Achievers from the Midtown-Atlanta Chapter and three new Achievers.
The first President of the Southern Crescent Chapter was Patricia Gusta. Following her departure, Tamara Christion-Mims volunteered to step into the role, becoming the chapter’s second President.
National Women Of Achievement encourages youth through our scholarship program and recognize outstanding community leaders through our annual “Profiles of Prominence.”
The Organization’s Motto is “Excellence and Promotion of Achievement: The Key to Success.”
CHARTER MEMBERS
- Achiever Patricia Gusta, President
- Achiever Aries Little, 1st Vice President
- Achiever Tamara N. Christion-Mims, 2nd Vice President
- Achiever Gwendolyn Smith, Treasurer
- Achiever Sherley Beaufils
- Achiever Pamela Collins
- Achiever Scharbrenia Lockhart (not pictured)
- Achiever Sharmaine Scott (not pictured)
- Achiever Rachel Senior
- Achiever Andromea Thornton
CURRENT OFFICERS
- Sharon Daniels Mosley President
- Shalon Bell Brown 1st Vice-President
- Dawn Peek 2nd Vice-President
- Valencia Allen-Love Treasurer
- Soraya Hardaway Financial Secretary
- Gwendolyn Smith Secretary
- Cynthia Loftin Corresponding Secretary
- Teresa Hardy Parliamentarian
- Sybil Billups Chaplain
CURRENT MEMBERS
- Valenica Allen-Love
- Lummie Baker
- Shalon Brown
- Sybil Billups
- Tamara Christion-Mims
- Pamela Collins
- Sharon Daniels Mosley
- Kimberley Glover
- Soraya Hardaway
- Teresa Hardy
- Carla Langford
- Cynthia Loftin
- Donna Parrish
- Dawn Peek
- Kahala Russell
- Sharmaine Scott
- Yaasmeen Shahid
- Gwendolyn Smith
- Patricia Spruell
- Nikichelle Tanks
- DiaKima Davis Thomas
- Patricia Willis