Greetings and Welcome
Greetings and Welcome from
Chapter President Dr. Detra Duncan
Founded in 1920 by five trailblazing scholars, Our Pearls established an organization on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. For 101 years, Zeta has continued to blaze trails and serve the community through the implementation of initiatives outlined by the International President.
Dr. Detra Duncan was elected the Chapter President on May 8, 2021. Dr. Duncan is a Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, who has shown her dedication to Zeta since her induction in 2015. A proven and dedicated mentor, she has spearheaded the growth in the Midwestern Region since 2018 by chartering two new chapters serving as the Immediate Past CO/WY State Director. Dr. Duncan has served in several leadership roles, including Midwestern Region Adopt A School Coordinator, Midwestern Region Nominating Committee Member, Midwestern Region Fundraising Committee Member, Past President of the Soaring Dove Scholarship Foundation Centennial Lead Donor, and many other Chapter positions. Dr. Duncan is lauded by her Sorority as “Most Dedicated” and modeling “A Good Zeta is a well trained and informed Zeta” with the competition of ZOL and Basilei Institute. Scholarship is a principle that Dr. Duncan holds in high regard.
Dr. Duncan also serves as City Council at Large for Fountain, Colorado, and Board of Directors for Fountain Chamber of Commerce. She is a recognized corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in delivering results for Healthcare Organizations. She is a member of numerous organizations, including serving as a Precinct Organizer, 2020 Woman of Influence Recipient, NAACP, Fountain Youth Council, NCIS, American Dietetic Association, Past President Cross Creek Community Homeowners Association, Past Deputy Director and Publicity Chair African American Youth Leadership Conference, Past President Cross Creek Metropolitan District, Deaconess, and owner of Duncan’s Fashions.
Dr. Duncan’s goal for Xi Kappa Zeta Chapter is to render service to its communities in academic health and through social engagement while fostering Sisterhood and embodying Finer Womanhood in thoughts, actions, and deeds.