Jacqueline Williams
(President)
Ashton Brock
(Vice President)
Jacqueline Williams is a Retired Senior Aerospace Engineering and Technology Program Manager for a Fortune 100 Aerospace company.
She is an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority holding the position of Regional Area Coordinator for Arizona.
Jacqueline has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Jacqueline is Trustee Board Chair, Director of the Music Department, and Music Director for children ages 3-11 at her church. She has been presented with multiple community service awards and recently received the Living Legacy Award. Her passion is providing Young Adults and Youth the skills to become committed leaders. Mentoring is her superpower.
Ashton Brock, PhD, NRCC is a Clinical Director for Laboratory Sciences of Arizona.
She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and serves as the secretary for the local Alumnae chapter.
Ashton is well-experienced in scientific research & publishing, grant writing, and written & oral presentations.
Her passion is providing service to others with emphasis on education and STEM programming.
Almetra Walker
(Treasurer)
Nydia Hayes
Almetra Walker is a Director of Human Resources at Maricopa County Community Colleges District.
She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, and serves as a financial officer for the regional board of directors.
A recepient of numerous personal and professional accolades, she is passionate about helping to end homelessness and mentoring youth.
Almetra has a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University and a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Webster University.
Nydia Hayes is a Intellectual Property Paralegal Assistant for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP (BCLP) Law Firm.
She is an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., where she currently serves as Executive Assistant to the Regional Director.
Nydia holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management and holds three additional degrees in fields ranging from Paralegal Studies to Information Systems.
As enhancing the quality of life of those in the community is her passion, Nydia has previously served as Co-Chair of the Community Outreach Committee for the Black Nurses Association of the Greater Phoenix Area, Scholarship Chair for the Beta Mu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and a committee member for other community organizations.
Shelonda Simpkins
Shelonda Simpkins has over 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in student recruitment, advising, and program coordination.
She currently serves as a Sr. Program Coordinator at Arizona State University’s School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology, supporting faculty and prospective students through the admissions process.
Shelonda holds a Master of Arts in Education (ASU, 2024), a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (ASU, 2023), and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Ottawa University, 2004).
Her academic interests include special education research, focusing on neurological developmental disorders.
Passionate about mentorship and educational equity, she is committed to empowering students through servant leadership.