Now more than ever before
supporting this worK matters
MOVING POWERFULLY FORWARD
PRESIDENT BETTY ANDREWS ELECTED TO NAACP NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REPRESENTING THE 10-STATE MIDWESTERN REGION (REGION IV)
BETTY C. ANDREWS
PRESIDENT
"It is my honor to lead the NAACP in Iowa and Nebraska and I do not take it lightly. I am committed to serving people and using my voice, talent, and intellect to fight for the greater good. Addressing disparities, lifting lives, and loving people is how I chose to champion this cause. I'm grateful to be a part of this nationwide network of Freedom Fighters who who relentlessly peruse justice for all. "
Officers
Kevin Sanders
Vera Kelly
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Dedric Doolin
Secretary
National Board Member
Bridgette Andrews
Treasurer
Executive Committee
Criminal Justice
Betty Andrews, Des Moines, Chair
Kevin Sanders, Iowa City, Co-Chair
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Economic Development
Matthew Gilbert, Waterloo, Co-Chair
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Education Development
Larry Roberson, Davenport, Chair
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Finance Committee
Bridgette Andrews, Des Moines, Chair
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Health Committee
Jacquie Easley, Des Moines, Chair
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Legal Redress
Russell Lovell, Des Moines, Co Chair
David Walker, Des Moines, Co-Chair
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Political Action
Mary Chapman, Des Moines, Chair
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Iowa-Nebraska NAACP Youth State Area Conference
Kenyada Coney, West Des Moines, President
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Youth Works
Mar'lakuittia Overstreet, Lincoln, Chair
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Women in the NAACP (WIN)
Glinder Taylor, Davenport, Chair
Mary McLeod Bethune
"Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting to build a better world!"