Who We Are

The League of Women Voters: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and expanding voting rights, ensuring that everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and national levels.

What We Do

We take action. We convene with the League of Women Voters US, LWV Michigan, and other local leagues throughout the state. We support and partner with non-partisan organizations, communities, and individuals to protect and expand voter rights and information.

2025 – 2026 Board of Directors & Officers

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.

Betty Burdette ⏤ Voter Services Chair

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

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.

Carolyn Davis ⏤ Director-At-Large

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.

Roberta Deering ⏤ Facilitator

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

Melody Harden ⏤ Treasurer

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

Debra Henning ⏤ Director-At-Large

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-At-Large

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.

JoAnn Spencer ⏤  Membership Coordinator

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

Sheryl Theriot ⏤ League Liaison

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

Ad Hoc Committees

Anne Parker ⏤  Nominations & Fundraising

Nominations & Fundraising ⏤ Helps determine and garner approval for the League as it relates to board giving around annual fundraising goals.

Vacant ⏤ Vote411

VOTE 411 ⏤ Establishes and maintains mutual understanding between LWV Detroit and LWVMI and LWVUS.

Raven Thompson ⏤ Webmaster

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