Soroptimist International of the East Valley selects 2026-27 board of directors

Soroptimist International of the East Valley recently selected its 2026-27 board of directors.

The dedicated team of leaders bring experience, commitment and a shared passion for improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and community impact, according to a release.

They are:

• President-Cheri Mingst-Smith: After serving as co-president for the past two years, she is now taking the helm as president for the 2026-27 club year. Her leadership, dedication and vision will help guide SIEV as it continues creating opportunities and making a meaningful impact in our community, the release states.
• Secretary Marcia Chapman: She begins her second year serving as secretary and plays an essential role in keeping our club organized, connected and moving forward. Her attention to detail and dedication support strong communication across the club and continue to strengthen the work and success of SIEV, the release states.
• Treasurer Ruth Abbott: She brings more than 44 years of Soroptimist service and leadership to the board. Throughout those years, she has served in both president and director roles and continues to provide valuable experience, knowledge and dedication to the group’s mission. As treasurer, she will oversee the financial stewardship of SIEV, helping ensure its resources continue to support scholarships, programs and initiatives that make a difference for women and girls.
• Director Teresa McCollom: She has served as president and most recently as co-president over the past three years. As she transitions into the role of director, she remains committed to supporting the board and continuing SIEV’s work in public awareness, service and community impact.

Soroptimist is a nonprofit volunteer organization that has clubs worldwide. The local East Valley chapter encompasses cities and towns from Tempe to the eastern state line.

Its mission is to provide women and girls with access to education and the training they need to achieve their economic goals and social empowerment. It achieves this through dream programs: the Live Your Dream Award which provides funds to head-of-household women enrolled in a vocational or secondary education course of study and Dream It. Be It. Career Planning for Girls.

Contact SIEV at SIEastValley@soroptimist.net or on Facebook @SIEastValley.