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NWPC Past Presidents

Francis “Sissy” Farenthold of Texas (1973-1975) 

Audrey Rowe of Washington, DC (1975-1977)
Rowe was elected as the first African-American President of NWPC.

Mildred Jeffrey (1977-1979)

Iris Mitgang (1981-1983)

Kathy Wilson (1983-1985)

Irene Natividad (1985-1989)
Navidad was elected as the first Asian American/Filipina president.

Sharon Rodine (1989-1991)

Harriet Woods (1991-1995)

Anita Perez Ferguson (1995-1999)
Ferguson was elected as the first Latina president.

Roselyn O’Connell (1999-2004)
O’Connell was the first Republican president in 14 years, and the first Republican president to serve more than 1 term.  Additionally, she was first president to run for federal office after serving as president.

Llenda Jackson-Leslie (2004-2007)

Lulu Flores (2007-present)