Leadship for stronger community service, education and supportive programs. Saving and improving lives through advocacy and education.
The ABZ Dove Foundation Executive Board is a body that serves on behalf of the ABZ Dove Foundation. The Board meets regularly throughout the year to discuss Foundation business. In the area of policy, the board carries out established Foundation policies and adopts interim public policy between Committee meetings for scholarship and community service projects. The Board elects the Executive Director and establishes annual budgets, among other duties. The Board also reviews and coordinates the recommendation of committees and defines and approves of policies and procedures relating to community service and other projects.
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The ABZ Dove Foundation Executive Board is based in Newport News/Hampton, Virginia. Staff members support the Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter's mission to improve the health of women, children, and the elderly to provide a significant impact on their health and well-being.
Dr. Odessa Ochoa-Cavazos, PA-C is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the ABZ Dove Foundation. She brings with her over ten years of patient care and healthcare administration experience focused on youth and expecting mothers in impoverished communities. Dr. Ochoa-Cavazos is currently a Physician Assistant in the field of mental health, psychiatry and addiction medicine for the past 12 years. She also serves as the Eastern Region Stork’s Nest (collaborative program between Zeta Phi Beta and March of Dimes) Coordinator for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and the Stork’s Nest Coordinator for the Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter, a position she has held since 2016.
Dr. Ochoa-Cavazos is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and holds a PhD in Public Health from Walden University; a Master’s of Physician Assistant Science from Seton Hill University; and Bachelor’s of Science in Biology & Community Health from Old Dominion University.
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Dr. Danielle N. May is the Chair of the Executive Board for the ABZ Dove Foundation. Dr. May has over 24 years of experience in direct customer service management and support with recognized strengths in multi-million-dollar account and contract maintenance. Dr. May has experience in problem-solving as well as troubleshooting, operations and staff support, and planning/implementing proactive procedures. She has knowledge of management and program analysis technical rules, guidelines, regulations, and precedents and how they apply in the management process and strategic program projection studies. Dr. May has a proven ability to train, and motivate team members and is no stranger to delegation. She is task and results driven helping to keep our Executive Board on track and on task. Her leadership is invaluable to our Executive Board.
Dr. May is a Contracting Officer at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She has a Doctorate of Business Administration and a Masters in Business Administration & Management from Saint Leo University, and a Bachelors of Business from Kansas State University,
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Debra J. Carroll (US Air Force Colonel Retired) is the Immediate Past President of the Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter and currently serves as the Secretary of the ABZ Dove Foundation. Col. Carroll believes in giving back and serving our communities. She is a past Chair of the Zetas Helping Others Excel (Z-HOPE) Commitee for the Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's service program. She believes that giving back is a great way to get to know your community and its citizens, especially our seniors.
Col. Carroll is a Program Analyst for the Joint Staff J7 Joint Coalition Warfighting (JCW). She is leadership, vision, and customer focused with experience in Program Management, Multinational/Coalition Building, Curriculum Development; and Budget/Resource Planning and Execution. Col. Carroll has a Masters in Strategic Studies in Military Science from Air University, a Masters in Mathematics Education from Christopher Newport University, and a Bachelors in Mathematics; from Fayetteville State University.
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Ms. Tenesha L. Overby is the Treasurer for the ABZ Dove Foundation. She is an Accountant for a defense contractor with over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial services. Ms. Overby is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and currently serves the Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter as Treasurer. She works closely with our Financial Secretary and Committee Chairs on program budgets as it relates to program management and financial reporting on program activities as they pertain to the ABZ Dove Foundation. She possesses financial expertise and the ability to handle a huge amount of data and information, confidentiality, has an understanding of finance and accounting; and adheres to financial laws and regulations. The treasurer makes all the payments for expenses and makes sure we are following the governing documents as it pertains to federal law and regulations. She works diligently and is committed to paying great attention to detail to keep the ABZ Dove Foundation's plans, records and financial reporting up to date.
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Ms. Overby has a Masters of Science in Accounting from Old Dominion University, and a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics from University of Virginia.
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Ms. Melissia Mackey-Gilkes is Financial Secretary for the ABZ Dove Foundation and renders support to the ABZ Foundation's Treasurer. She keeps an accurate record of all receipts and payments made through the organization. She provides fianancial reports of bank deposits, interacts with organizations on outstanding accounts and accounts payable. Mrs. Mackey-Gilkes also keeps records of all funds received and sends out individual and corporate donor receipts. Mrs. Mackey-Gilkes currently serves as the Financial Secretary for the Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter.
Mrs. Mackey-Gilkes has a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Saint Leo University.
Mrs. Denell E. Parker is the Marketing and Branding Director for the ABZ Dove Foundation. Mrs. Parker has over 24 years of business development and marketing and branding experience. Mrs. Parker is responsible for developing custom marketing and advertising strategies, and creating designs/layouts for media outlets and public relations. She ensures that the ABZ Dove Foundation's services and offerings resonate with the public and donors. She shapes the organization's image and offers insights on innovative marketing campaigns. Mrs. Parker possesses strong analytical skills, an understanding of the marketing mix, and great communication skills.
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Mrs. Parker is a Small Business Professional for the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). She is currently working toward a Doctorate of Business Administration, has a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelors of Administration with a concentration in Business Management from Saint Leo University.