Board of directors announced for Soroptimist International of the East Valley

Soroptimist International of the East Valley recently announced its 2025-26 Board of Directors.

They are: Co-Presidents Teresa McCollom and Cheri Mingst-Smith, Treasurer Kristie Blevins, Secretary Marcia Chapman and Director Ruth Abbott.

SIEV has been an active part of the community for more than 54 years and remains dedicated to providing access to education and empowerment for women, particularly women who are the “head of household,” according to a release.

“As part of an international organization, we support programs such as the Live Your Dream Awards scholarship program and the Dream It Be It program mentoring young ladies in middle school and high school to help them with career counseling, bullying, self-esteem and other positive life choices,” it states.

The mission of Soroptimist International is to ensure that women and girls have access to the education and training necessary for economic empowerment. The core values guiding this mission include:

• Gender equality: Ensuring women and girls live free from discrimination.
• Empowerment: Allowing women and girls to act in their own best interest.

Soroptimist International of the East Valley remains committed to its mission of empowering women and girls through education, equality and support. As the organization looks forward to continuing its work, it remains a beacon of hope and progress in the community and beyond.

If you have an interest in being a part of an engaging, fun-loving group of women helping women, email SIEastValley@Soroptimist.net or go to https://siev.clubexpress.com.