Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter History

Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter was chartered in 1948 and serves Oakland and Berkeley as well as the greater Bay Area. The chapter currently has 37 financial members and has given thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving high school seniors through its fundraising efforts. The chapter's primary fundraiser, the Christian Woman of the Year Awards & Scholarship Luncheon, was a 36-year tradition.

Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter has garnered several accolades at the Sorority’s Regional and State levels. Most recently at the (Pacific) regional level, the chapter received 3rd place for the Graduate Chapter of the Year, 1st place for the Capital Campaign Fund Brick Project, and 1st place for Z-HOPE (community service) efforts for chapters sized 5-25. At the (California) State level, Epsilon Phi Zeta earned 2nd place in California for March for Babies (March of Dimes).

Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter Officers 2018-2020

President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Parliamentarian
Historian
​Z-HOPE Coordinator

Alice Westbrooks
Nichele Laynes
Amelia Neal
Shaione Simmons
Latanya Brown
Krystal Williams
Sherlynn Thurman
Sparkle Hoston
Zeola Slaughter
Linda Taylor
Jonelle Campbell

Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter Members

Jorcyelin Ani
Dr. Connie Austin
Dr. Norma Cole Ayers
Nettie Backstrom (GL member)
Bridget Bobo
Champagne Brown
​Kenya Broadnax
Addie Butler
Sherry Carpenter
Diahanna Christie
​Jaliza Collins
Barbara P. Dell
​Tedra Grogans
Paula Edmonson-James

Jovine Hankins
LaSonja Hill
Andrea Howard
​Regina Johnson
Sharon Kidd
Barbara McDavid
JoAnn McNeal
Chyanne Tanner
Linda Taylor
Tiniece Thomas
Bernice West (Triumphant)
Pamela White