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Meet the Executive Board
Charmette Wanza D. Sermons-Lee, Ed.D.
National President
Palm Beach County Chapter
Charmette Angela Douglas, Pharm.D.
National Vice President
Memphis-Metropolitan Chapter
Charmette Sabrina Nelson-Winters, DNP, CRNA, APRN
National Executive Director
Hillsborough County Chapter
Charmette Dr. Wanza D. Sermons-Lee has been a member of The Charmettes for 37 years. She has served as National Vice President 2022-2026, National Executive Director, National Parliamentarian, and as her Chapter's President. Dr. Sermons-Lee earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Clothing & Retailing from Florida A&M University, a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Education in Instructional Leadership. She was employed as an educator in the Palm Beach County Public Schools. Charmette Sermons-Lee is honored to have been mentored by one of our founders, as well as a charter member.
Charmette Dr. Angela Douglas has been a member of The Charmettes for 15 years, during which she has served as Vice-President, Historian, Assistant Secretary and currently Parliamentarian of her chapter. She was her Chapter's 2017 Spirit Award recipient. She served as National Reporter and Technology Chair 2022-2026. She was the Co-Chair of the 69th National Convention and Chair of The Charmettes, Inc. 75th Anniversary and 70th Diamond Jubilee National Convention held June 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and she obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center located in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the Pharmacy Director for the Shelby County Health Department in Memphis, TN. Charmette Douglas is daughter, sister, cousin, and mother of fellow Charmettes. She and her husband have two children.
Charmette Dr. Sabrina Nelson-Winters has been a member of The Charmettes for 5 years. She served as a member of the Health and Wellness Committee in 2022, Lead Page for the 67th and 68th National Conventions, and Chief of Staff for the 69th National Convention. Sabrina served as Recording Secretary and President for Chapter. Her outstanding service noted being nominated for the 2026 Spirit Award and is the 2027 Eunice W. Thompson Merit Award Recipient. Charmette Sabrina Nelson-Winters is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She owns Best Solution Anesthesia Services, LLC. Sabrina is the daughter of the Late Charmette Luvator Henry Nelson, wife and mother of one daughter.
Charmette Keturah I. Howard
National Secretary
Palm Beach County Chapter
Charmette Keturah I. Howard is a dedicated member of The Charmettes, Inc., with 13 years of committed service and leadership. She has served her chapteras President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Reporter, and Technology Chair. A devoted educator and leader with more than 25 years of experience, Charmette Howard holds a B.A. in English Literature from Florida State University and master’s degrees in Reading Education from Florida Atlantic University and Educational Leadership from American College of Education. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she has served as Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Financial Secretary and current Assistant Treasurer and Ritual and Ceremonies Chair. Charmette Howard is the daughter of Charmer Jack and Charmette Patricia Howard.
Charmette Janice Pankey
National Assistant Secretary
Richmond County Chapter
Charmette Janice Ward Pankey has been a dedicated member of The Charmettes, Incorporated since 2000. She began her Charmette journey with the Broward County Chapter in Florida and transferred to the Richmond Metropolitan Chapter in 2014. She has served in numerous leadership roles, including Financial Secretary, Co-Chaplain, Vice President, Chapter President, and National Resolutions Chair. A retired Juvenile Justice Administrator, she devoted 41 years to serving youth in Florida, Maryland, and Virginia. A 20-year cancer survivor, Charmette Pankey remains committed to cancer awareness, community service, youth mentorship, and scholarship initiatives. In 2025, she was honored as one of Virginia’s inaugural 100 Women of Color for her leadership and community service.
Charmette Demetrice K. Rufus
National Treasurer
Memphis Metropolitan Chapter
Charmette Demetrice K. Rufus has
been a member of the Charmettes for
eleven years, during which she has
served as President, Secretary and
currently Acting Treasurer. She was the
2019 recipient of the Gwendolyn Baker
Rodgers Spirit Award and the 2025
recipient of the Frankie Drayton
Thomas Leadership Award. Charmette
Rufus served as Convention Chair of
the 67th and 68th National Convention in 2023 and 2024. She also served on the 69th and 70th National Convention Committees. She completed undergraduate studies at the University of Memphis in 1986, receiving her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Charmette Rufus is a retired Administrative Officer after 33 years of dedicated service with the UnitedStates Department of Justice. She is the mother of two and grandmother of
three grandsons.
Charmette Leola Horton
National Financial Secretary
Palm Beach County Chapter
Charmette Leola Horton has been has been a proud member of The Charmettes, Incorporated for nine years, Charmette Horton has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the organization through a variety of leadership and financial roles. She has served as Treasurer and Financial Secretary in 2025, 2026, and served as the National Convention Comptroller. She currently serves as Vice-President of the Palm Beach County Chapter and National Financial Secretary. Professionally, Charmette Horton has devoted more than 28 years to the Palm Beach County School District. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University, and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Her journey is a testament to the power of purposeful leadership and meaningful service.
Charmette Rev. Audre'L Davis-Jones
National Chaplain
Palm Beach County Chapter
Charmette Rev. Audre’l Davis-Jones has been a member of The Charmettes for 14 years. She has served as National Historian and as her Chapter's President. She has studied Fashion Design and Merchandising at Miami-Dade College and The American College for the Applied Arts in Atlanta. She is an ordained minister in the Christian Methodist Episcopal denomination and is an author and Advocate against Domestic Violence. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Battle Scars Ministries, Inc. Charmette Davis-Jones is married and is the mother of two children.
Charmette Tara Paramore
National Historian
Miami-Dade County Chapter
Charmette Tara Paramore, a proud Miami-Dade County chapter member, joined the organization in 2007. Over the course of her 19 year membership, she has served as the chapter’s secretary, historian, President and currently serves as its treasurer. Her chapter recognized her dedication by presenting her as its Spirit Award recipient in 2018. A Hampton University graduate with a BA in Political Science, Charmette Tara has taught hundreds in the Archdiocese of Miami School System as an elementary school educator for the last 18 years.Charmette Tara is the mother of two and grandmother of five beautiful grands!
Charmette Iris Woulard-King
National Reporter
Treasure Coast Chapter
Charmette Iris D. Woulard-King has been a member of The Charmettes Inc., for five years. In 2023 and 2024 she served as a Page at the National Conventions and in 2026, she served as the Lead Page for the 75th Anniversary and 70th Diamond Jubilee National Convention . She currently serves as the Secretary for the Treasure Coast Charmette Chapter. Charmette Woulard-King holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Science from Florida A&M University. . Charmette Woulard-King is the proud owner of Iris’TDesigns, a creative small business specializing in personalized wearable and non-wearable items. Outside of her professional and organizational commitments, Charmette Woulard-King is a loving wife to Rodney, devoted mother to Cameron and Kennedie, and proud grandmother to Reign.
Charmette Sala Powell-Dabney
National Parliamentarian
Richmond Metropolitan Chapter
​Charmette Sala Powell-Dabney has been a member of the Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of the Charmettes, Inc. for 25 years. She has served as Chapter Business Manager, Reporter, Vice President, President and currently serves as Chapter Historian. Nationally, Sala served as National Reporter, the 68th Convention Co-Chair and the 69th Convention Chair. Sala is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and other professional memberships.She has been the owner of “Soft Impressions Photography” for over 25 years. She especially enjoys photographing Charmettes’ events to capture “The Stories” for years to come. Sala received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts from Union College. Sala is married and has blended family of one Charmette daughter, four sons, and one grandson.
Charmette Leila Bailus
National Sergeant - At - Arms
Duval County Chapter
Charmette Leila Bailus has been a member of The Charmettes for 15 years. She has served as her Chapter's President, Secretary and Parliamentarian. She was her chapter's 2022 Gwendolyn Baker Rodgers Spirit Award recipient. Charmette Bailus holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Howard University and is Chief Financial Officer at BGMG (Bailus Goulbourne Management Group), a family business. She is the proud granddaughter and mentee of a former National Treasurer and is the mother of one daughter.