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Who is in the January 2017 #SororSpotlight? Jaivonne Seary received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia State University in 2002 and crossed the burning sands into Delta Land at Virginia State University's Alpha Eta Chapter on April 16, 2000, as the deuce of her line. College is a place where many discover who they are. For most it's the coming out process from teenager to adult life, and for Jaivonne it was no different, with an added layer of personal discovery. Her experiences fueled her passion for helping others. In 2010, after years of working in the social service sector, she was the recipient of a highly sought after full-tuition scholarship to the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. There, she was awarded her Master of Social Work degree Summa Cum Laude with a concentration in Organizational Management and Leadership. One year later she obtained her license to practice in the State of New York. In 2012, after several years inactive, Jaivonne recommitted herself to DST, joining the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter. As with everything in her life, it is very important for Jaivonne to feel comfortable being herself in any setting. It didn't take much to convince her that, "NMAC IS WHERE IT'S AT!!!" She was embraced and accepted immediately for her differences, allowing her to feel as if she found a new home in Delta. Jaivonne has focused her life, education, and work on creating, accepting, and affirming environments and communities both personally and professionally. She has humbly accepted her role as an activist and advocate in her own right. She has facilitated various events, workshops, trainings, and provided counseling focused on professional and personal development. Jaivonne has assisted in the implementation and facilitation of LGBTQ focused committees and groups both at her places of employment and in her community... Read Jaivonne's complete spotlight at www.nmacdst.org under the #SororSpotlight tab; #NMACDST #NMACis36 #NMAC36 #NMACShines #DST #DST103 headed into #DST104 #DST1913

Who is in the February 2017 #SororSpotlight? Chandra LaNier. Some would say that Chandra LaNier left Kent State University with all of her letters, her BS, her MA, her DST and her MRS. She crossed the burning sands April 22, 2001 Epsilon Mu Chapter at Kent State University in Ohio. As a collegiate soror, Chandra served as First Vice President and International Awareness and Involvement Chair. She graduated Kent State University in December 2003 with both her Bachelor of Science Degree in TV and Radio Production/ Minor in Studio Arts and her Master of Arts Degree in Media. On February 15th, 2004, Chandra said goodbye to her beloved Ohio moved to NYC and became a CBS Page. During her time working at the CBS Page Program Chandra married her college sweetheart, Shannon LaNier, Sunday, May 29, 2004 in Central Park surrounded by immediate family and friends. Chandra also met Kim Williamson through the CBS Page Program while working on the then Early Show who introduced her to another love, North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter.  As a member of North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter Chandra has held several positions including 2009 Fundraising Chair, Nominating Chair, Historian and 35th Anniversary Co-Chair and has served on numerous committees. Her favorite events include the Sisterhood Retreat, the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and newly added this year, the Breast Cancer Survivor Party. Chandra went from the Page Program to CBSNews Productions to MTV's Tempo eventually to BETJ working her way from Assistant Producer to Producer. Some of her shows included My Two Cents!, Leading Men and Leading Women. She had the opportunity to work with great talent such as Common, Neyo, Hill Harper and Wyclef Jean. The Maya Angelou episode of Leading Women was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. In her spare time, she freelanced with Black Enterprise producing and writing segments for Black Enterprise Business Report, Our World with Black Enterprise and their annual Women of Power Conference, which became Chandra's yearly must-do... Read Chandra's complete spotlight at www.nmacdst.org under the #SororSpotlight tab; #NMACDST #NMACis36 #NMAC36 #NMACShines #DST #DST104 #DST1913