A Message From President
As President, I welcome you and invite your partnership as we advance advocacy, leadership, and opportunity for Black women and girls together. Together, we are committed to strengthening our community through education, health initiatives, economic empowerment, and purposeful advocacy.
National President: Virginia W. Harris
It has been said that a successful leader is one who understands what motivates people and can get them to participate in meeting a group’s purpose and goals. A successful leader gives others the opportunity not only to participate in the planning and execution, but along the way provides opportunities for them to learn and grow without criticism or fear. A successful leader makes sure each participant fully understands their part and its relation to the group effort and motivates them to want to carry it out. These are the kinds of leaders we have in the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater Knoxville Chapter.
Knoxville Chapter Leadership Team
Chanel M. Sudderth
President
Provides strategic leadership, advances advocacy priorities, oversees chapter operations, and represents the organization while championing empowerment initiatives across the community.
Yvonne Mitchell
First Vice President of Programs
Leads program development, coordinates impactful initiatives, ensures alignment with mission priorities, and delivers community-focused events that support education, health, and economic empowerment.
Vacant
Second Vice President of Finance
Carolyn Hollingsworth
Third Vice President of Membership
Drives membership growth, enhances member engagement, oversees recruitment strategies, and fosters a strong, connected network aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
Vacant
Secretary
Debra Lopez
Financial Secretary
Maintains accurate financial records, manages member dues, supports financial reporting processes, and ensures transparency and accountability in all financial transactions.
Theresa S. Knighton
Treasurer
Safeguards chapter finances, manages accounts, prepares reports, and advises leadership, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accountability, and long-term organizational stability through prudent controls oversight.
C. Delores Mitchell
Director
Provides governance and strategic guidance, supports program initiatives, and collaborates with leadership to advance organizational goals and community impact.
J. Camille Hall
PhD, LCSW | Director
Leads program development and evaluation, integrates health, education, and economic empowerment initiatives, and ensures evidence-based services addressing community needs effectively with partners.
Charleen Tookes
Director
Supports organizational governance, contributes to program oversight, and works collaboratively to expand outreach and strengthen community partnerships.
Mae Killebrew-Mosley
Immediate Past President
Provided strategic leadership, advances advocacy priorities, oversaw chapter operations, and represented the organization to partners while championing empowerment initiatives across Greater Knoxville.
Our Story
Founded on the principles of advocacy and service, the Greater Knoxville Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women was established to ensure that Black women and girls in our community have a strong, unified voice. Our chapter continues this legacy by addressing critical issues and building pathways to equity and opportunity.
Our Mission
To advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment.
Our Vision
To be a catalyst for change, ensuring that Black women and girls achieve full access to opportunities and resources.
Our Leadership
Chanel M. Sudderth
President
Yvonne Mitchell
First Vice President of Programs
Carolyn Hollingsworth
Third Vice President of Membership
Honoring the Women Who Led Before Us
Rose Foster
Founding Leader
Charlotte McKee
Founding Leader
Mae D. Killebrew-Mosley
Immediate Past President
Past Presidents
Delores Mitchell
2012 – 2021
Dr. Mae Mosely
2021 – 2025
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