Directors and Officials

WHO WE ARE

We are defenders of democracy.

WHAT WE DO

We take action. We convene with the National League of Women Voters and local Leagues of Michigan. We support and partner with organizations, communities, and individuals to protect and expand voter rights.

OFFICERS & MEMBERS

Roberta Deering ⏤ League Liaison

League Liaison ⏤ Establishes and maintains mutual understanding between LWV Detroit and LWVMI and LWVUS

Deborah Bunkley ⏤ Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator ⏤ Oversees the content and distribution of the messages and information shared with the public through the website, social media, newsletter, local press, and other communication outlets

Rhonda Craig ⏤ Secretary

Secretary ⏤ Promotes the League, encouraging the Board and members to build it and develops plans to recruit new members; maintains the LWV Detroit Membership Roster

Kim Garland ⏤ Treasurer

Treasurer ⏤ Develops the budget in coordination with the Board; maintains League funds; processes dues payments

Betty Burdette ⏤ Voter Service Chair

Voter Service Chair ⏤ Develops strategy for voter registration; coordinates voter education events, including candidate forums; distributes voter education materials

LaWonna Washington ⏤ Facilitator & Membership Co-Chair

Facilitator ⏤  Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the meetings of the LWVDetroit Board and membership

Membership Chair ⏤ Promotes the League, encouraging the Board and members to build it and develops plans to recruit new members; maintains the LWV Detroit Membership Roster

Esha Price ⏤ Membership Co-Chair

Membership Chair ⏤ Promotes the League, encouraging the Board and members to build it and develops plans to recruit new members; maintains the LWV Detroit Membership Roster

Susan Slatter ⏤ Director

Board Member at Large ⏤ Participates in all board meetings, offering input on critical decisions and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the Detroit League. By board vote, board members at Large can be assigned tasks that align with their skill sets.

Sheryl Theriot ⏤ Director

Board Member at Large ⏤ Participates in all board meetings, offering input on critical decisions and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the Detroit League. By board vote, board members at Large can be assigned tasks that align with their skill sets.

Mame Jackson ⏤ Director

Board Member at Large ⏤ Participates in all board meetings, offering input on critical decisions and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the Detroit League. By board vote, board members at Large can be assigned tasks that align with their skill sets.

Raven Thompson ⏤ Webmaster

Webmaster ⏤ Responsible for maintaining, configuring, and updating the Detroit League website.

ATTEND A MEETING

We meet twice a month. The Board of Directors meets on the first Tuesday of every month. The General Members meeting is on the third Saturday of each month. We meet in person and on Zoom. To attend virtually, please e-mail the Detroit League Secretary, Rhonda Craig, at lwvdetroit@gmail.com to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

January 7, 2025

February 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

April 1, 2025

May 6, 2025

June 3, 2025

July 1, 2025

General Members Meeting Schedule

January 18, 2025

February 15, 2025

March 15, 2025

April 19, 2025

May 17, 2025

June 21, 2025

July 19, 2025