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The Efficient Eastern Region of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated

89 Years of Service

Efficient Eastern Region

Achieving Excellence with Intentional Purpose

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A Message from Our Director

On behalf of the outstanding Sorors in the Eastern Region of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Welcome! My name is Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke and I serve as the 25th Eastern Regional Director. 

 

We welcome professional women whose aims and aspirations reflect a willingness to collaborate with other females who represent a plethora of professional careersincluding business entrepreneurs.

 

Our foundational principles are built on an interwoven platform of sisterhood, service, community, and cohesiveness.  Our key overarching goal remains seeking ways in which we can continue to meet and/or exceed the mission of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke

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The Eastern Region encompasses the following geographic areas:

• Connecticut​​

• Delaware

• District of Columbia

• Maine

• Maryland

• Massachusetts 

• New Jersey

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Rhodesia Island

• Virgin Island

• Vermont

• Virginia

• West Virginia​

As you peruse our website, do take the time to reflect on our Mission, Signature Programs & Projects as well as our National Theme.  These core elements have successfully guided our chapters in the Eastern Region.

 

Founded by Lola Mercedes Parker in 1929, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., remains a pillar of strength radiating excellence in leadership, togetherness in partnerships, and resilience in community service.  Join us, as we continue to demonstrate why the Eastern Region of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is efficient & proficient in sustaining professional excellence!​

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Our Mission

"To unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women who will encourage, inspire, nurture, and assist persons engaged in business vocations"

Sorority Year 2025-2026 Eastern Region Executive Committee

About Us

Officers

Sorority Year 2025-2026 Eastern Region Executive Committee

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Dr. Audrey

Douglas-Cooke

Eastern Regional Director

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Lakeshia

Hurling 

Eastern Regional Treasurer 

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Shenelle Jones Cardwell

Assistant Eastern Regional Director 

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Ivy

Nelson

Eastern Regional Journalist

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Charleen

Walters

Eastern Regional Recording Secretary 

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Betty

Wilson-Jones

Eastern Regional Parliamentarian 

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Cynthia Cheatham 

Eastern Regional Financial Secretary 

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Tangila

Brogden

Eastern Regional Executive Advisor of Undergraduate Initiatives 

Projects & Programs

Projects

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Career Exploration
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Tutorial
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Toys "U" Can't Return
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Iota Mothers Assistance
Program (IMAP)
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Future Iota Leaders (FIL)
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Scholarships
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Lola M. Parker Award
Outstanding Woman of The Year
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Mahala S. Evans Award
Outstanding Soror of The Year

Programs

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American Education Week
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Black History Month
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Business Month
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Founders' Day
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Achieving Excellence
with Intentional Purpose

Mailing Address

Iota Eastern Region
P.O. Box 6686
Largo, MD 20792
erdirectorcooke.ipl@gmail.com

Contact us

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