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March is Women's history month
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Setting the stage for the next generation
As we transition from March, celebrated as Women's History Month, into April, the month marking the establishment of our branch, we take this moment to recognize the remarkable women who have answered the call to lead as president of our branch over the past 106 years of our service.
As we celebrate this significant milestone, we
are reminded of the importance of continuing to support and empower women in leadership roles.
We honor and recognize these women who have shaped our past and continue to inspire our future.
Their leadership not only reflects our rich history but also sets the stage for the next generation of women leaders.
Doris Bond - President for 10 yrs fought fiercely to advocate for the dignified, equitable treatment of inmates incarcerated in the prison system. A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the West Chester Community Center; worked as the Program and Recreational Director managing youth programs, Interim Executive Director twice, and CoPresident of the Board of Directors.
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Alice Hammond - President for over 10 yrs
has served her West Chester community all of her life. She has served on the boards of the Domestic Violence Ctr and Homeless Single’s Women’s Shelter Task Force. A member of the Mayor’s Community-Police Partnership Team (Comitta), and the Charles A. Melton Scholarship Committee. She helped to establish the Historic West End Neighborhood Association and serves as a volunteer at the Chester County History Center
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Rev. Dr. Richelle Foreman-Gunter - Elected President for the 2025-2027 term, has impacted her community as a minister, consultant, presenter, trainer, author, active volunteer and advocate for racial justice and community healing. She embodies the spirit of a community that bands together to support and uplift one another. Richelle is motivated by her faith and desire to spread goodwill in the community, and she understands the need to engage younger generations.
(1823–1893), West Chester
Fredda L. Maddox
Maddox was the first African American woman to serve as a Pennsylvania State Trooper in Chester County. She was a Narcotics Agent for the Bureau of Narcotics in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and a Special Agent in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. She earned a Master of Criminal Justice from West Chester University and completed training at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
In 2020, Fredda L. Maddox became the first African American woman elected and sworn in as Chester County Sheriff. The law enforcement veteran and former attorney in domestic violence and family law has a lifelong record of serving the community, protecting people and protecting rights.
Lillian DeBaptiste
January 2022
Mayor-elect Lillian DeBaptiste is sworn in as the first African American Woman Mayor of West Chester Pa. West Chester is the county seat of Chester County Pa.
Song written by Nina Simone in memory of her friend, Lorraine Hansberry.
“It isn't as if we got up today and said, "What can we do to irritate America?" It's because, since 1619, Negroes have tried every method of communication, of transformation of their situation, from petition to the vote— everything—we've tried it all; there isn't anything that hasn't been exhausted.”
Lorraine Hansberry
