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Youth Groups Director: Yolanda Jackson
Yolanda Jackson received her B.B.A. and M.Ed. from Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX.
She is currently an Assistant Principal in Richardson Independent School District and has been with the district for over 13 years. She is an active member of the Richardson Association of School Principals and serves on the Budget Review Team for the district. Soror Jackson is a proud member of The Inspiring Bodies of Christ under the guidance of Pastor Rickie Rush.
Soror Jackson is a proud life member. She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority through Alpha Epsilon Chapter (Texas A&M –Commerce) in 1992 and is currently a member of Kappa Zeta Chapter in Dallas, TX
Soror Jackson is the proud parent of daughter Brooke Kiara Jackson (2) and nieces Erica (13) & Tana.
She has worked with the youth for over 12 years. Serving as a Pearlette sponsor for 9 years; and Texas Associate Director for 4 years. She is currently the Southern Region Youth Director. She also serves as the Zeta Leadership Academy Chairperson for the National Youth Council. Soror Jackson believes that the youth are the future of Zeta Phi Beta and feels privileged to work with them.
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: 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.