Soraya Williams Farver
Candidate for Member, National Scholarship & Standards Committee
Trusted
Trusted means that a person is deemed reliable, dependable, and trustworthy with inherent, proven characteristics of integrity.
Throughout this leadership journey, the meaning of trusted resonates in each of my experiences. I have served as Chapter President of Inkster Alumnae Chapter and collaborated among our sister chapters. Trusted. I have been elected by Grand Chapter to serve on the Board of Directors and be the voice on fiscal matters. Trusted. I have been appointed by National Presidents to contribute to national committees and further the aims of the Sorority. Trusted. My humble foundation was laid by the Mighty Midwest whose Regional Directors and membership have appointed or elected me to several positions to be an effective resource and catalyst for change. Trusted. Some of those results are training modules, revised manuals and governing documents, accepted amendments to Constitution & By-laws, administrative guidelines for National Headquarters, memorable workshops, and hundreds of certified advisors and regional officers. Trusted.
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Revised the Internal Audit (2020) and the Fiscal Officers Manual (2024); and collaborated with Documents Review.
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Collaborated with the CFO and headquarters staff on organizational policies.
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Held meetings with the Council of Presidents of all international chapters to expedite solutions based on their unique needs and concerns.
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Provided training modules and recordings for leadership development.
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Drafted and submitted a proposal to align the programming and fiscal year.
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Developed operational recommendations to strengthen Headquarters' Department of Finance procedures.
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Considered the effect on the broader organization and chapters by completing chapter investigations and team conflict interventions thereby providing the regional leadership with complete assessment and corrective action.
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Identified as a Subject Matter Expert in chartering a course for potential changes in the Constitution & By-Laws.
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Consulted with chapters to capture effective policy recommendations