Meet the Leaders Guiding Our Mission

President's Message

Leasa Swittenberg

The Hampton Delta Foundation, Incorporated was established in February 1999 by the Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to raise tax exempt dollars to secure a building for community-based programs and initiatives. In 2019 we found a building with 3,200 square feet on l 1/2 acres of land at 1999 West Pembroke Avenue. Can you believe the number, 1999, the year we were founded?


We used funds from our first Capital Campaign that was launched on March 2, 2013 and closed on December 31, 2020 to pay for our building, “A Place to Call Our Own”. So many of you helped to make this tremendous undertaking happen and your fingerprints are all over our success. We are one of the few African American community service groups to own their own Building.


Our current Capital Campaign, “Polishing Our Jewel Refined”, began on July 1, 2025 and will culminate in June 2027. Please click the DONATE buttom at the top of the page if you would like to support our efforts.

board members

Meet Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission through visionary leadership, responsible stewardship, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunities and lasting community impact.

  • PRESIDENT: Leasa Swittenberg
  • VICE PRESIDENT: Sherrill Banks-Wiley
  • RECORDING SECRETARY: A. Olivia Ewell
  • ASSISTANT RECORDING SECRETARY: Eyvette Jones
  • TREASURER: Sandra Hagins
  • ASSISTANT TREASURER: Patsy Sheppard
  • FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Jean Roach
  • ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Lavita M. Young
  • CHAPLAIN: Evelyn Anderson
  • PARLIAMENTARIAN: Stephanie Thompson

directors & emeritus members

meet our directors & EMERITUS MEMBERS

Meet the dedicated Directors and honored Emeritus Members whose leadership, experience, and lasting commitment continue to advance the Foundation’s mission and strengthen the communities we proudly serve.

DIRECTORS:

  • Teresa Addison
  • Jean Braxton
  • Andria Chapman-Taliaferro
  • Michelle Hammond
  • Tracy Hendrix
  • Michelle Lewis
  • Jeanette McGowan
  • Tamara Temoney-Porter
  • Robin A. Rattley
  • Felecia Thompson

EMERITUS MEMBERS

  • Gwendolyn Porter
  • Nancy P. Rhodes
  • Barbara Savage

FOUNDATION PRESIDENTS

Honoring Our Foundation Presidents

We proudly recognize the dedicated presidents whose vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment have shaped the Foundation’s legacy and strengthened its lasting impact within the community.

  • 2000-2002: Alice Holley Brower
  • 2002-2005: Nancy P. Rhodes
  • 2005-2009: Brenda Y. Fowlkes
  • 2009-2013: Goldie A. Malloy
  • 2013-2015: Margo Young-Wiggins
  • 2015-2017: Sheila Z. Williams
  • 2017-2021: Margo Young-Wiggins
  • 2021-2025: Patsy G. Shepherd
  • 2025-CURRENT: Leasa Swittenberg