About SPEAR

The Sigma Public Education and Research Foundation (SPEAR) was founded in 1993, as a component of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated during the administration of Past International Grand Basileus Corine J. Green.

In 1995, SPEAR received its 501(c)3 status and became an autonomous body, with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated partnership, with an office registered in Nevada.

Our Mission

Championing social, civic, cultural, economic, and educational advancement for marginalized and underserved families and communities. This mission is actualized through on-ground community services, public education endeavors, assertive advocacy, and the depth of social science research.

Meet the Team

  • Charmaine Davis-Bey, Ed.D

    President

  • Vanessa Power Anderson, Ph.D.

    Vice President

  • La Tonya Theus Nelson

    Executive Director

Board Members

  • Uolanda Davis-Campbell

    Immediate Past President

  • Dorothy Simmons-Blake

    Board Member

  • Arcola F. Stafford

    Board Member

Strategic Directors

  • Denine Goolsby, M.Ed

    WOMEN’S PROGRAMMING

  • Alafia "Terrie" Thompson, PMP

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Shamika Leaks, Ed.D

    FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Regional Coordinators

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

  • Santita Nunn-Odom, Ed.D

    CENTRAL REGION

  • Dawn Sherman, Ph.D., PMP

    NORTHEASTERN REGION

  • Zandra J. Scott, Esq.

    SOUTHEASTERN REGION

  • Oriaku Kas-Osoka, M.D., M.Ed.

    SOUTHWESTERN REGION

  • C. Lynn Willis, MSFE

    WESTERN REGION