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Youth Groups Director: Tunesia Bernard
Tunesia Benard is the daughter of Rev. James and Diann Chism and Ivey Greene. She was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Tunesia currently holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Masters in Business Management and a Masters in Project Management. Tunesia is the owner of X-Pressive Creations specializing in wedding coordination, event planning and floral arrangements.
Tunesia is a Golden Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE), Project Management Institute (PMI), Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), and the Order of Eastern Star (OES).
Tunesia takes the most pride in being a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated where she is the Youth Auxiliary Coordinator of the Lambda Zeta Chapter in Houston, Texas. Tunesia also serves as the Texas Associate Youth Director for the “Mighty” Southern Region and the Newsletter Chairperson on the National Youth Council. Tunesia has held various positions in the Southern Region such as a member of the Nominating Committee, Assistant Editor, and Life Members Secretary.
Tunesia is the wife of 12 years to Herman Benard, Jr. and mother of a five-year-old son Jaylen and six-year-old daughter Tiara.
Louisiana Associate Youth Groups Director: Cynthia Wilson
Cynthia Wilson became a member of Zeta in 1988 through the Beta Alpha Chapter at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Cynthia is currently a member of Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter in Shreveport, Louisiana where she serves as the Youth Advisor over the Pearlettes, Amicettes, and Archonettes.
Cynthia has served on various committees such as the Blue Revue, Founder’s Day, Scholarship Breakfast, Reclamation, and in any other capacities if needed.
Her love for children is evident by serving as Youth Director at her church as well as her career as a Guidance Counselor. She has been working with students in Caddo Parish for 15 years.
Cynthia is a member of the prestige legacy club as her sister (now deceased) was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
Cynthia is the wife of 17 years to Gregory Wilson and they have two children, 17 year old Cy’netria who is a member of the Archonette and 8 year old Malik.
Cynthia enjoys spending time with her family, friends and church family.
Texas Associate Youth Groups Director: LaRhonda Hamilton
LaRhonda Hamilton has been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc for four years. She attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and received a MS in Criminal Justice and a MS in Psychology, both from University of Phoenix. She is currently a member of Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter in Texarkana, Texas.
She is currently the chairperson of the Gamma Kappa Zeta’s Archonettes and Amicettes. LaRhonda is also the chairperson of the Gamma Kappa Zeta’s Youth Leadership Conference and serve on several other committees within the chapter. She was nominated as Zeta of the Year 2010.
She is a Zeta legacy and her aunt, Annette Forte is also a Zeta.
She is employed with the Arkansas Department of Human Service and works as a child abuse investigator. She attends St Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas.