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Meet Our 2025-2026 Board

We are thrilled to introduce our 2025-2026 Board Members, a dynamic group of women dedicated to driving positive change and empowering our community.  Together, we are committed to fostering growth, creating impactful programs, and expanding our reach to inspire even greater transformation. 

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Thank You
Past Presidents

Amber Stewart, 2024-2025

Nakia Smith, 2023-2024
Annette Reed, 2022-2023
Lilly Lopez, 2021-2022
Gay Givens, 2020-2021
Julie Basiago, 2019-2020

Shannon Mockridge, 2018-2019

Joy Janes, 2017-2018

Anne Rodriquez, 2016-2017

Josette Utke, 2015-2016

Josette Utke, 2014-2015

Sonia Southwell, 2013-2014

Joy Janes, 2012-2013

Carol Burke, 2011-2012

Karen Durham, 2010-2011

Lisa Litzinger, 2009-2010

Diane DuBois, 2008-2009

Lynda Fisher, 2007-2008

Joy Janes​, 2006-2007

Audrie Echnoz, 2005-2006

Lynda Fisher, 2004-2005

unknown, 2003-2004

Joan Biegel, 2002-2003

Sheryl Johnson, 2001-2002

Sheryl Musicant Stewart, 2000-2001

Ruth Neil, 1999-2000

Franki Solsbee, 1998-1999

Sue Baker, 1997-1998

Sue Baker, 1996-1997

Franki Solesbee, 1995-1996

Linda Benson, 1994-1995

Denise Mann, 1993-1994

Denise Mann, 1992-1993

Lois Zeldorf, 1991-1992

​Franki Solesbee, 1990-1991

Sue Montgomery-Baker, 1989-1990​

Vicki Holden, 1988-1989

Vicki Holden, 1987-1988

Eva Miner, 1986-1987

Dorothy Green, 1985-1986

Linda Benton, 1984-1985

Linda Benton, 1983-1984​

Nora Staten, 1982-1983

Linda Benton, 1981-1982

Jeanne Bryharski, 1980-1981

Marjorie Williams, 1979-1980

Ruth Talbot, 1978-1979

Marie Hurte, 1977-1978

Glee Renick, 1976-1977

Margaret Kry Bates, 1975-1976

Lorraine Bagwell, 1974-1975

Ruth Talbot, 1973-1974

Bea Olson, 1972-1973

Glee Renick, 1971-1972

Yolanda Benavidez, 1970-1971

Lorraine Bagwell, 1969-1970

Willie Mae Webster, 1968-1969

Marjorie Williams, 1967-1968

Jane Howard, 1966-1967

Ora Knudson, 1965-1966

Frances Meyer, 1964-1965

Glee Renick, 1963-1964

Borgny Baird, 1962-1963

Helen Corrington, 1961-1962

Carolyn Yanders, 1960-1961

Margaret Barnett, 1959-1960

Jane Howard, 1958-1959

Barbara Baker, 1957-1958

Marion Darlington Farrell, 1956-1957

Anna L. Donnelly, 1955-1956

Nita Burch, 1955
 

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Joy J.

"I have been a Soroptimist member for 22 years. The organization has significantly changed in that time, changes that have been necessary to stay relevant and viable. For some clubs, this has been painful, but I think our club has been very successful in changing with the times. The proof is in how we are attracting new members all the time. I’m very proud to have been something of a pivot point for our club, helping to navigate through the changes, and supporting others with new ideas."

UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND GIRLS

Soroptimist International of the Americas has over 1,000 clubs in countries across North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim who work to economically empower women and girls.

Soroptimist International of Lakewood/Long Beach

P.O. Box 241

Lakewood, CA 90714

soroptimistlkwdlbc@gmail.com

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