About Us

History

The DWSC was formed in the early sixties following the formation of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women in 1958. Ms. Rilla Morgan Woods, a proud Tennessean, became the first President of the National Federation of Democratic Women in 1972. As a result of this illustrious history, the DWSC is a charter member of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women (TFDW) and the National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW). Consequently, members of the DWSC simultaneously hold membership status with the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women as an automatic membership benefit from our local club. While the DWSC has strong ties with the TFDW, the DWSC maintains its independence today.

2026 DWOSC Executive Committee

2026 DWSC Executive Committee

  • Tyra Turner-Cleasant, President
  • Dr. LaSonya Hall, Vice President
  • Juliette Middleton-Moore, Recording Secretary
  • Rosemary Winters, Assistant Recording Secretary
  • Chantay Porter Knox, Corresponding Secretary
  • Dr. Jada Meeks, Treasurer
  • Valencia Baymon, Assistant Treasurer
  • Jessica Indingero, Esq., Parlimentarian

Appointed Officers

  • Dansherryl Knapp, Operations Chair
  • Keisha Scott, Sergant at Arms
  • Mary Murphy, Ex Officio, Shelby County Democratic Party
  • Amber Sherman, Ex Officio, Shelby County Young Democrats

Committees

  • Operations/Election Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Outreach Committee / Government and Community Liason
  • Scholarship Committee