A Message from our President

President’s Message

For nearly 30 years, the more than 260 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter have served the Baltimore County community with fortitude and excellence.

Upholding Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s mission of “Service to All Mankind”, we are committed to implementing the initiatives set forth by Alpha Kappa Alpha President and CEO, Mrs. Charletta Wilson Jacks:

  • Signature Program: AKA Foster the Future - From Here to Hope

  • Target 1: Educational Support & Advocacy

  • Target 2: AKA Family Matters

  • Target 3: Health Awareness & Well-Being

  • Target 4: Economic Growth & Success

  • Target 5: Environmental & Sustainability Action

  • Target 6: Arts Advocacy & Cultural Awareness

  • Target 7: The Global Community

  • Target 8: Undergraduate Impact Program

It is a privilege to serve as the 2024-2026 President of the Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter, and when I reflect on our previous leaders, I am inspired and humbled by the opportunity to serve in this role. We are a dynamic and dedicated group of women, who together, will continue to inspire service, action, and leadership throughout Baltimore County.

As servant leaders, we recognize the importance of promoting and inspiring collective action. Our goal is to foster an environment of service, answer the call to action, and model inclusion and compassion for ourselves, each other, and members of our community.

Fellow members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, I hope you will join us in “Championing Service. Empowering Sisterhood. Transforming the World. as we deepen our impact throughout Baltimore County by promoting civic engagement and persisting in service.

Thank you,

Nakiya N. Showell-Bart, MD, MPH, MHS

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

President, Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter