The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
The Tacoma (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered in 1966, and the chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 19, 2016. Visit www.linksinc.org to learn more.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Mentha Hynes-Wilson
President
Kay Wilson-Kirby
Vice President
Gina Youngblood Hatcher
Recording Secretary
Colorado State University
University of Louisville
Occupation
Retired College Professor
University of Louisville
Occupation
Retired College Professor
Christina Abby
Corresponding Secretary
Barbara Jean Lane
Financial Secretary
Denita Harden-Patton
Treasurer
Iris Williams-West
Parliamentarian
Johnson C. Smith University
Kent State University
Occupation
Retired Educator
Kent State University
Occupation
Retired Educator
CHAPTER MEMBERS
Alyce McNeil
Angela Walker
Christine Turner
Connie Lassiter
Dorothy Williams
Ella Williams
Dorris Okoro
Helen Henderson
Joan Ray
Los Angeles State College
Seattle University
Occupation
College Administrator
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Desire to uphold standards
Seattle University
Occupation
College Administrator
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Desire to uphold standards
Kirsten Watts
Undergraduate:
The Evergreen State College, Olympia
Graduate:
City University, Seattle
Occupation
Retired Power Account Executive/Key Accounts Manager
The reason(s) I'm a Link
To continue to be of service to my community along with other like-minded women
The Evergreen State College, Olympia
Graduate:
City University, Seattle
Occupation
Retired Power Account Executive/Key Accounts Manager
The reason(s) I'm a Link
To continue to be of service to my community along with other like-minded women
Lisa Shyne
Mary Green
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College
Occupation
Elementary Administrator
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Because of their friendships and Service to the community
Occupation
Elementary Administrator
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Because of their friendships and Service to the community
Melva Copes
Lincoln University
Occupation
Retired teacher
Previous Links' Chapter(s)
Springfield,MA
The reason(s) I'm a Link
I liked what I saw in the ladies from a distance in MA .
Occupation
Retired teacher
Previous Links' Chapter(s)
Springfield,MA
The reason(s) I'm a Link
I liked what I saw in the ladies from a distance in MA .
Pamela Davis-Thompson
Pamela Jones Hadley
Samantha Black-Parker
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Realtor/ Property Manager
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Service the community and make a difference in people's lives
Realtor/ Property Manager
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Service the community and make a difference in people's lives
Sharon Freeman
Stephanie Croom Williams
Stephanie McGriff
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Occupation
Sr. Technical Program Manager
The reason(s) I'm a Link:
Opportunity to help others in my community and make great friends.
Occupation
Sr. Technical Program Manager
The reason(s) I'm a Link:
Opportunity to help others in my community and make great friends.
Thelma Adenika Crovello
San Francisco State University
Florida State University
University of California at Los Angeles
Occupation
Professor of Science Education
Previous Links' Chapter(s)
Orange County Links, Angel City Links
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Work with other African American Professional Women on service projects
Professor of Science Education
Florida State University
University of California at Los Angeles
Occupation
Professor of Science Education
Previous Links' Chapter(s)
Orange County Links, Angel City Links
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Work with other African American Professional Women on service projects
Professor of Science Education
Tracy Flood-Harris
Vera Davis Marks
Victoria Fletcher
Alicia Stephens
Anne Wade
Denise Robinson
Frances Davis
Joann Jones
Kirsten V. C. Brunson
Kimberly Green
LaTonja Hunter
Mary Ellen Ingram
University of Washington
Occupation
Technical Training Instructor
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Networking, Community Service, and the uplifting of Black Women and building up the community in which I live
Occupation
Technical Training Instructor
The reason(s) I'm a Link
Networking, Community Service, and the uplifting of Black Women and building up the community in which I live
Maren Turner
Stine Armstrong
Rossalind Woodhouse
Tanya Smith Brice
South Carolina State University
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Occupation
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Previous Links' Chapter(s)
Waco (TX) ; Columba (SC); Prince Georges County (MD)
The reason(s) I'm a Link
The sisterhood and service
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Occupation
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Previous Links' Chapter(s)
Waco (TX) ; Columba (SC); Prince Georges County (MD)
The reason(s) I'm a Link
The sisterhood and service
Chapter Officers 2022-2024
- President: Mentha Hynes-Wilson
- Vice President: Kay Wilson-Kirby
- Recording Secretary: Gina Hatcher
- Corresponding Secretary: Christina Abby
- Financial Secretary: Barbara Lane
- Treasurer: Denita Harden-Patton
- Parliamentarian: Iris Williams-West
Facet & Committee Chairs
- The Arts: Christina Abby
- Health & Human Services: Angela Walker
- International Trends: Barbara Lane
- National Trends: Gina Hatcher
- Services to Youth: Tracy Flood-Harris
- Archives & History: Anne Wade
- Audit: Christine Turner
- Bylaws: Stephanie Williams
- Ethics & Standards: Sharon Freeman
- Finance: Denita Patton and Barbara Lane
- Fund Development: Sharon Freeman
- Hospitality: Alicia Stephens
- Inspirational Leader: Joan Ray
- Membership: Kay Wilson-Kirby
- Organizational Effectiveness: Lisa Shyne
- Protocol: Iris Williams-West
- Retreat Planning: Mentha Hynes-Wilson
- Rituals & Ceremonies: Mary Green
- Scholarship: Christine Turner
- Strategic Planning: Kimberly Green
- Technology: Gina Youngblood-Hatcher
