On January 22, 2016, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® celebrated another historic first, chartering its first chapter in the Middle East. Our Ivy Vine was planted in the United Arab Emirates, expanding Alpha Kappa Alpha‘s reach of Sisterhood and Service with its newest chapter, Omega Theta Omega! The 37 Charter Members — The Pearls of Arabia — created an Oasis of Sisterhood for Alpha Kappa Alpha Women living throughout the Middle East while striving to creatively provide service to unique communities. A decade later, we celebrate the determination to prove that when Sisterhood is the foundation, Service to All Mankind is truly achievable all around the world!
In 2026, we celebrate Omega Theta Omega Chapter — The Arabian Pearls — and endeavor to further the impact of its members and the communities we serve decades from now. Share in the journey of Omega Theta Omega Chapter and become a part of touching its future!
Since 2016, Omega Theta Omega’s members have diligently served communities throughout the Middle East while strengthening our chapter’s presence within Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International Region. Through the dedicated leadership of five administrations from 2016 to 2025, Omega Theta Omega continued its unwavering commitment to establish a lasting legacy of Sisterhood and Service!
President
Vice President (2016)
Vice President (2017)
- Hosted the first Pink Friday event
- Established a working partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi
- Completed the First Service with a Mission Trip to Tanzania
- Earned EAF PlatinumChapter Status
- First Camel for a Cause Scholarship Drive
- Partnered in the Rock the VOTE event with the U.S. Embassy and Democrats Abroad
- Hosted “Hats Off to Timeless Women: Pearls of Past and Present” 109th Founders’ Day Celebration
- Completed a Second Service with a Mission Trip to Tanzania
- Hosted the Pink Goes Red Health Fair
- Hosted four Hidden Figures Screenings with 300+ guests
- Collaborated in NYU Abu Dhabi Second Chance Store
- Completed Women’s Labor Camp Projects
- Collaborated on a Desert Cleanup with Omega Psi Phi
President
Vice President (2018)
Vice President (2019)
- Held the 24 K.A.R.A.T.S.S. of Excellence 110th Founders’ Day Gala with Sheikh Nayhan Mubarak Al Nayhan, The UAE Minister of Tolerance as a guest speaker
- Presented the first Ethel Hedgemon Lyle AKA Award and K.A.R.A.T.S.S. Community Award
- Hosted the Soles for Souls D9 | HBCU Bowling Event
- Participated in Darkness Into Light Mental Health Walk
- Participated in The Longest Day for Alzheimer’s Awareness
- Collaborated in NYU Abu Dhabi Second Chance Store
- Completed Ramadan Food Drives and Distributions
- Hosted the 29th International Regional Conference in Nashville, TN
- Hosted the first Pretty Fun Play Day
- Completed a Third Service with a Mission Trip to Accra, Ghana
- Hosted the Pink Goes Red Beach Bootcamp
- Hosted a Health and Fitness Fair for Heart Health
- Collaborated in NYU Abu Dhabi Second Chance Store
- Hosted CAP Kickoff and Workshops
President
Vice President (2020)
Vice President (2021)
- Hosted the Exemplifying Excellence 112th Founders’ Day Gala and Fashion Show in Dubai, UAE
- Delivered 1,000 meals (120 boxes of non-perishable food items) to the UAE Food Bank in partnership with Carrefour Retail Company.
- Honored the life and legacy of Silver Soror Dinisa Folmar as the chapter’s first Ivy Beyond the Wall.
- Collaborated with Divine Nine partners to host a Unity Voter Virtual Registration Informational Session in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Democrats Abroad
- Donated $1,000 to COVID-19 relief and racial justice causes
- Held a Virtual Sisterly Game night, hosting members from throughout the sorority
- Held Pink Wednesdays for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Hosted The Opulent Pearls: Sands Over Time 5th Anniversary Virtual Celebration with significant sorors from all regions including 8th International Regional Director, Soror Gizette Canegata Thomas
- Held the “A Different World” CAP Kickoff and Program
- Held the first annual Mental Health Chat and Mental Health Mondays
- Hosted the first Black Business Forum
- Introduced our OTO Sisterly Relations Pledge
- Partnered with Rho Gamma Omega and Theta Pi Omega of New Jersey, Alpha Xi Omega of Dallas, TX, and Zeta Xi Omega of Augusta, Georgia on Holiday Global Mission Partnership by donating over $1,000, sanitary napkins, school supplies, and socks to the Ruhija Community Little Angels Orphanage and Primary School in Kabale, Uganda.
- Held a Virtual Pink Pearls Pow Wow with members from around the sorority
- Misti-Dawn Curry appointed the 1st Pacific Cluster Coordinator
President
Vice President (2022)
Vice President (2023)
- Hosted its first international Strengthening Our Sisterhood Chapter Retreat in Muscat, Oman
- Designed the iconic OTO Definition Chapter T-Shirt and Lapel Pin
- Convened the First official OTO Former President’s Council
- Hosted the First “Wine Down Wednesday” virtual get-together
- Held a Leadership Workshop series
- Hosted Pretty Fun Play Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Completed CAP Workshops and awarded CAP Scholarships
- Held the Soles for Souls D9 Bowling for a Cause Event
- Hosted the “Studio 1908” Founders’ Day Celebration
- Held the first Labor Camp Service Project for MLK Day of Service
- Launched the new, interactive, and dynamic chapter website
- Hosted the first “Finally, Friday!” get-together event
- Held its first Membership Experience, welcoming the first Omega Theta Omega Initiates and becoming the first Graduate Chapter to successfully complete the Membership Experience in the International Region
- Held successful CHIPP™ Bag Giveaways and YLI Sessions
- Completed UAE Tree Plantings
President
Vice President (2024)
Vice President (2025)
- Implemented the Ivy on the Vine Mentorship Program to help Sorors transition into the chapter
- Hosted the first DXB Greek Picnic in Dubai, UAE
- Hosted the first Pink Ice Affair and Service Project in collaboration with the Sigma Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Manama, Bahrain
- Hosted the 2024 Pacific Cluster Conference in Dubai, UAE welcoming more than 20 members from around the world
- Awarded five $1,000 OTO Continuing Education Scholarships to graduating seniors
- Hosted a virtual voter’s registration rally
- Al Safa Labor Camp (yearly project). Facilitating health checks and distributing food to the members of the camp
- Tree planting with the Emirates Down Syndrome Association
- Continued the Youth Leadership Institute to students of several nationalities including Kenyan, Nigerian, Pilipino and more
- Hosted the DXB Greek Picnic in Dubai, UAE
- Hosted the Pink Ice Affair in collaboration with the Sigma Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Awarded five(5) $1,000 OTO Continuing Education Scholarships to graduating seniors
- 400 CHIPP bags distributed to Ajman school for MLK Day of Service
- Impacted nearly 100 students in the Youth Leadership Institute
- Collaborated with student organization STARS and BARS to offer mentorship and support of their events
- Awarded five $1,000 OTO Continuing Education Scholarships to graduating seniors
Adrienne C. Maybank, Alberta L. Gaddy, Alecia L. Clayton, Angela M. Owens, Antonia M. Strong-Etheridge, Ariana C. Williams, Arielle Featherstone, Arlisa C. Rosser, Ashley Miranda Strickland, Audina T. Boatwright, Avanté N. Graves, Ayoluwa O. Parham-Hunter, Brandi L. Hester-Harrell, Brittni J. West-Ware, Cassandra Jones, Cassaundra L. Rhodes, Catherine Alyse Anstead, Cheantel M. Adams, Cidi Brown, Crystal L. Draper, D’Yana Hardaway, Danielle Kirkland, Destiny Simone Davis, Dinisa Hardley Folmar*, Dionna Davis Taylor, Donica Lynette Cuspard, Emily McKeever, Erin J. Lumpkins, Geralyn Buford, Helane Rogers, Ina Swopes Conway*, Jacqueline Rudd, Jaime S. Jackson, Janise Brianna Phillips, Jasmine B. Oliver, Jean Kristin Brownlow, Jennifer R. Myers, Jia Lynette Gay, Kamille L. Dawson, Keisha N. McCauley, Keisha Michelle McCray, Kelli Bailey, Kelly-Ann F. Williams, Kelsye Wilson, Kenyotta Hannah, Kia Beguesse, Kimberly Boyd, Kimberly Denise Glaspie, Kimberly J. Williams, Kristall K. Manns, Kristy Daniels Sims, LaKeaya R. Lane, Lakisha Sanders, Lamitra E. Cotman, LaTonya Smith-Bennett, Laurie A. Bryant, Laurie L. Glass, Lisa Jones, Lisa Robinson Holness, Lorna M. McAllister, Marian Sheree Williams, Marquita L. Lewis, Mary T. Cureau, Melanie C. Allen, Melanie D. Barker, Mellissa M. Miller, Misti-Dawn L. Curry, Nancy C. Lee, Natalie Glover, Natosha Lavette Jones, Nicole Ferguson, Nikki D. Williams-Alila, Nkecha C. Rucker, Nneka Russell, Pamela Diane Johnson, Phaedra Redding Sakwe, Philogene A. Boampong, Phyllis C. Harris, Princess Kellee R. Powe, Radiance M. Davila, Raven S. McKeller, Raychellet R. Williamson, Reggie Janae Shipman, Rose M. Smith, Roxanna Gario, Saderia Nicole Hooks, Sara Anitra Boswell, Savannah K. McClinton, Schalette Gudger, Sharifa L. Johnson, Shelia Renee Johnson, Sherrish D. Holloman, Sherry Ryals, Stephanie S. Rolle-Gilliam, Sumayyah Kemette Muhammad, Talima S. Andrews-Harris, Tamara Teres Jackson-Crues, Tamia McEwen, Tamika Kasandra Gordon, Tanesha Eulanda Cager, Tangela T. Johnson, Tanisha R. Hickman, Tara L. DeYampert, Teisa K. Lacy, Terra Lynette Hassell, Terrell Willis, Tiesha M. Davis, Tiffany Dill, Tiffney E. Stanley, Tracy Faulkner, Valerie R. Brown, Vanna M. Norman, Verna Jo Morton, Vonzia I. Phillips, Yvonne P. Hart
Charter Members
Chapter Presidents
Current Members
OTO Initiates
*Ivies Beyond the Wall
2016-2017
2018-2019
2020-2021
2022-2023
2024-2025