CHAPTERS
Youth Wing
LESA USA’s SCHOLARSHIP FUND AIMS TO
MAXIMIZE THE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
And Skills That Form The Foundation For
Life-long Learning And Professional Success.
Position: Secretary General
Email: nchendi55@gmail.com
Education: B.S in Chemistry, B.S in Aerospace, M.S in Technology Management, and MBA in Project Management.
Occupation: Traffic Management Officer/Plans & Requirements Manager
FAA Potomac Consolidated TRACON
Dormitory: Rosary
“As common courtesy to the you all and everyone coming after us, I vow to leave the sisterhood better than I found it. It’s about us… It’s about building a sisterhood and leaving a legacy that those coming behind us would be proud of.”
Class of ’90 aka “DIVINE DIVAS”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Financial Secretary
Email: manisteph@yahoo.co.uk
Education: B.S. in Nursing & future M.D.
Occupation: Nurse & Medical Student
Dormitory: Fatima
“I understand that today’s youth is our only hope for a brighter and bolder tomorrow, and I strongly believe lifting up the champions of the future by providing them with opportunities to not only succeed, but thrive will positively redefine the world as we know it.”
Class of ’98 aka “PEARLS”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Auditor II
Email: helenetarla@gmail.com
Education: Diploma in Accounting.
B.S. in Computer Programming & Nursing
Occupation: Nurse
Dormitory: Fatima
“After numerous years of serving as treasurer in different groups, I have come to understand the absolute importance of accountability, transparency, and honesty with regards to finances. These and more are a mark of what I will assure would reign within this sisterhood by the end of our time of service.”
Class of ’71 aka “SENSATIONAL”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Auditor I
Email: ndegalum@yahoo.fr
Education: LLB English Private Law; Inspector of Treasury Graduate of ENAM
Occupation: Healthcare Administration.
Dormitory: Immaculata
“Known by many as ‘La Femme du Peuple,’ I believe (and hope) my patience, care, empathy, compassion and pursuit of perfection with a keen eye on our accounts’ accuracy, not forgetting my joie de vivre, are attributes which hopefully would help propel our organization to higher heights.”
Class of ’79 aka “INSPIRATIONALS”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Sergeant-at-Arms
Email: Piamba2000@yahoo.com
Education: B.A. in English Modern Letters and Masters in Education
Occupation: Teacher
Dormitory: Rosary
“My mission above all is to encourage combined effort of LESANS to acquire self-disciplinary skills in order to foster positive work ethics in meetings and create a sisterhood that harbors love, tolerance, respect and lifelong productivity in promoting the girl child.”
Class of ’74 aka “CLASSY NERDS”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Asst. Social Secretary
Email: sobaumann@yahoo.com
Education: B.S. in Accounting
Occupation: Accountant
Dormitory: Bernadette
“Your attitude has a profound influence on how you see the world-and thus on the way you live out your life. I’ve been told I have a jovial disposition … for me it’s all in the way I see the world. The beauty and laughter that lies within us all … within this sisterhood. I believe the right attitude and approach changes everything and raises us all even higher.”
Class of ’87 aka “NUBIAN PRINCESSES”
Local Branch: LESA MINNESOTA aka “MN ROYALS”
Position: Social Secretary
Email: beambanga@yahoo.com
Education: B.S. in Information Systems Management
Occupation: Contractor with the World Bank Group
Dormitory: Immaculata
“I will strive for fairness in the way we treat every sister and make them know we are each other’s friend and keeper which will in turn show the world we are true Children of Mary.”
Class of ’71 aka “SENSATIONAL”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Treasurer
Email: Abooh9@yahoo.com
Education: B.S. in Nursing
Occupation: Postoperative Nurse at Northeast Georgia Hospital
Dormitory: Rosary
“I believe that each of us can do a little more to meet our collective goal of improving our organization and helping those in need of our assistance. I am ready to give more to this organization and to the school that has made me who I am today.”
Class of ’91 aka “DARING DAMES”
Local Branch: LESA GA aka “DYNOMITES”
Position: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Email: Melvis.bumah@gmail.com
Education: B.S. in Accounting
Occupation: Claim Analyst
Dormitory: Rosary
“I have found that the best leaders are ones that first build relationships and are not afraid to face challenges but embrace it and move forward to a greater future. As PRO, my primary objectives will be to build solid relations and to help the association sore to higher heights.”
Class of ’98 aka “PEARLS”
Local Branch: LESA TX aka “COWGIRLS”
Position: Asst Secretary General
Email: gaellenchotu@gmail.com
Education: B.S. in Nursing
Occupation: Nurse
Dormitory: Bernadette
“As a nurse, I have learned to practice patience, empathy and consistency. As a mother, I have learned to be selfless, caring and honest at all times. With these same values, I plan to serve this great organization with humility and commitment.”
Class of ’98 aka “PEARLS”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”
Position: Vice-President
Email: ambenico@yahoo.com
Education: Master’s and Doctorate in Law, Master’s in American Legal Studies
Occupation: International Speaker, Author, Founder and CEO of Nicoline Ambe International, training and consulting company.
Dormitory: Immaculata
“Help parents raise high achievers. I believe that with the right structure and support at home, every single child can excel in school and life.”
Class of ’82 aka “PACESETTERS”
Local Branch: LESA CA aka “HOLLYWOOD LADIES”
Position: President
Email: christine.nkwain@gmail.com
Education: B.S in Micro Biology and Minor in Psychology. M.S. in Immunology
Occupation: Motivational Speaker, Exhortationist. CEO of Majestic Inc.; Consulting/Healthcare Services/Foods/Touch Events & Outreach. Training and Risk Mgmt. Director at Anna Healthcare Inc.
Dormitory: Rosary
“I believe that LESA USA is an extraordinary organization and we can make it even greater and more effective by building a great wall that will keep every member within the Union, yet porous enough to allow new and old members to come in!!!! I know and I believe that I have been prepared all this while for such a time like this.”
Class of ’79 aka “INSPIRATIONALS”
Local Branch: LESA DC aka “DC AWESOMES”