Queen Manning
Queen Manning Palmer is currently a Certified Community Health Worker and Medical Credentialing Specialist. Queen has a strong desire to serve community and advocate for others to increase healthcare knowledge and understanding of how to navigate the healthcare system to their benefit.
Queen begun work at an early age and worked her way up from a Sales Representative in the Cable TV Industry to Director of Purchasing for the then largest Cable provider in the industry in the late 80’s. She managed a 2.5/m budget and created opportunities for women and minority owned businesses while purchasing supplies for 32 Cable Systems.
In the early 90’s Queen left the for-profit sector and moved to the not-for-profit-sector where she joined CEDA, Community and Economic Development Association in Arlington Heights Illinois. There she started as a consultant and later joined the team as the Resource Development Manager. Queen served for 13 years creating and growing the volunteer arm as
well as grant writing, special projects, and fundraising events. Queen left the organization in the late 90’s leaving the organization with a 1.5/m endowment.
Later in Queens career she developed SLE lupus where she began to study Alternatives for treating the condition. She then attended the Chicago Center of Healing Arts where she learned to identify and grow more than 80 herbs and their benefits to the human species. Queen then mentored with her teacher, Acupuncturist/Alternative Practitioner for 5 years. Queen later Attended Everglades University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Alternative Medicine.
Queen also established the “lupus Empowerment Group.
Verna Hewlett
Verna Hewlett serves on the board of directors for Purple Ribbon Minority Women’s Organization. Serving on the board of directors allows Verna to use her experience of over 20+ years of working with the community. She understands the commitment and dedication needed to run a successful outreach ministry.
She is the program coordinator for the food and clothing pantry and Twice As Young Round Table for Purple Ribbon Minority Women’s Organization. Serving the community has been an ongoing passion of Verna’s. She began her outreach ministry in 1986 with Witness For Christ Christian School. Verna has been influential in the start-up and continuation of several other outreach ministries. She was the program coordinator of Cornucopia Food Pantry, Kings Table Soup Kitchen, and Royal Outfits clothing bank for Greater True Gospel Tabernacle. Verna is also very active in ministry at her church Living Water Fellowship Church.
One of Verna’s gifts is encouraging others to live their dreams and purpose. Having graduated in 2016 with her Associate of Arts Degree in Christian Ministry from Crossroads Bible College at 70 years old, she understands what it takes to live out your dreams.
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SANDRA supported thousands of underprivileged children to get access to education and the opportunity to improve their lives & families.
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It is with great pleasure that I introduce Anita Beck Becker as the Chief Executive Officer of the esteemed Purple Ribbon Minority Women's Organization. This organization has been instrumental in changing the lives of countless women from diverse backgrounds, and with the appointment of Ms. Beck Becker as its CEO, I am confident that the organization will continue to grow and lead the way in empowering women. Ms. Beck Becker brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to supporting women's rights, diversity, and inclusion. Her leadership and vision will be invaluable in the ongoing mission of the organization, to promote social justice, and to provide opportunities for women to achieve their fullest potential. We are privileged to have her as our CEO and are excited about the successes that await us under her guidance.
ANITA BECK BOOKER
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Chief Operating Officer-Purple Ribbon Minority Women's Organization Carla Day was diagnosed with lupus in January 1988 and has struggled and persevered over the disease for more than thirty plus years. She has dedicated her mission to helping others impacted by life circumstances. Using her story to encourage, empower and give hope allows her to share her passion for helping others. She volunteered and served the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter from 2010- 2023. In 2012 she spoke before The House of Representatives, in 2013 she was named the Chapters Volunteer of the Year, in 2014 was inducted into the Volunteer Hall of Fame, in 2016 was honored to be named the national LFA Volunteer of the Year, in 2018 was elected as the LFA, Indiana Chapter Board Chair. January 2022, she had the honor to join as a partner with Purple Ribbon Minority Women's Organization and continue her efforts in making a change in our community. She is married to Willie Day III, she currently serves in the Nurse's Guild at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, where she has been a member for more than 30 years. Carla enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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