About

The Semper Paratus Chapter of Federally Employed Women was chartered on November 18, 2019. The Chapter welcomed new members from Coast Guard Headquarters, the Fifth Coast Guard District, the Coast Guard Yard, and other units in the DC Metro region. The Chapter Officers were officially installed on December 10, 2019 by FEW leadership from the National and Regional organization. 

The Semper Paratus Chapter founding members are: 

Founding Charter Officers’:

Mary Cunningham – President
Gail Jackson – Vice President
Kelly Klopp – Treasurer
Tina Barnes – Secretary
Dr. Terri Dickerson – Executive Champion

Founding Charter Members:
Shameen Anthanio-Williams, Dekieta Bethea, Lora Blackburn, Genova Clemons, Jennifer Corzo,  Rochita Jackson, Marketa Lear, Joyce Montgomery, Kimberly Peterson, Damien Terry, Allison DeLegge, LaShanda Jones, Patricia Hockenberry, Fredericka Joseph, Sheliah McDaniel, Mary Rainey, Melody Mitchell, Ginger Pena, Latrice Smith, Adria Tippins, Lori Shorthouse, Kelli Thomas and Kristina Price.

The following strategic initiatives have been identified for the Semper Paratus Chapter of FEW and subcommittees have been formed to assist in executing the following initiatives: 

• Diversity and Inclusion 

• Fiscal Security

 • Leadership

 • Membership 

• Public Relations/Communications 

By looking into these areas, FEW will be better poised to embark on making this the Organization of Choice for Leadership, Equity and Advancement of Women.