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Soror Tamara Holloway-Pate

Soror Tamara H. Pate is native Memphian. She graduated from Bolton
High School, attending Fisk University and receiving a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in
Financial Economics and a minor in Mass Communications. She became
of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in Fisk
University’s Pi Chapter. Soror Pate truly enjoyed her undergraduate
chapter but loves being back home in Memphis and becoming an active
member. She’s also active in her home church, full time. She is the
Communications Manager of Breath of Life Christian Center. Balancing
her time and talents, she also developed her own Event Planning and
Décor Design Business, www.splashoftash.com, which she closed in
recent years to raise her family. With her experience and expertise, she

is excited to re-activate in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
and continue giving back to the community.

Soror Tamika Jones

Dr. Tamika Jones was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She
received her Doctorate degree in the field of Education, respectively,
from The University of Memphis. Her EdD research was done in the
areas of Leadership and Policy Studies. Dr. Jones currently teaches
students with disabilities for Shelby County School in Memphis, TN. Her
professional interests focus on response to intervention and the
overrepresentation of African American males identified for special
education. Finally, she serves as an adjunct professor at Lemoyne Owen
College in the department of education. Dr. Jones is a member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® and was initiated in 2011 at Beta
Epsilon Omega Chapter in Memphis, TN.