a message from
The Founder
Patrice Ables Vance
2021-2022 Year in Review
IMPACTING LIVES
Wow! What a year it has been since the Divas In Power “DIP” was established in September 2016. I tell you I couldn’t have envisioned the growth of the vision from the conception. I’ve been in sales and marketing for over 40 years and in the travel arena for more than 20 years.
Recently I had to make a major life-changing decision, which included what would my legacy look like. I began to think about how blessed I am to have two wonderful children aged thirty-one and
thirty-eight, four beautiful grandchildren, and three adopted daughters.
I’ve always been a person who gives back to at-risk youth. In fact, I’ve been a foster parent for over 30 years. So as a brand who was I? Well, I worked with Danger Zone Travel for 10 years but who was I as a brand? After speaking with my Bestie Linda Cash and my Transition Coach Dr. Pastor Nicole Shaw I moved forward with the creation of Divas In Power. I also reached out to Founder, David McCovy of Evolution Travel to ensure that there wouldn’t be a conflict as an existing Travel Agent. He was excited and publicly announced his support for the Divas In Power. Our first community partners were EVOCares and EVOKids and still continue today.
As we continue to grow, so have the mission and the vision. We’ve expanded our community service beyond children to include the elderly, healthcare, and critical illness. Also, I’m proud to announce that Divas In Power is recognized as a valuable non-profit 501(c)3 organization that gives back to several organizations while fundraising for the DIP’s mission.
We are growing and of course, the Region’s Expansion Plan wouldn’t be possible without Regional Director, Solange Sanchez.
"I’ve always been a person who gives back to at-risk youth. In fact, I’ve been a foster-parent for over 30 years."
empowering women & GIRLS
I know it takes a team and I couldn’t have done this without my Executive Board:
Linda Cash – Co-Chairperson, Finance & Contracts Director
LaTonja “TJ” Wilson – Sergeant At Arms & Merchandising Director
Ruthie Cox – Travel Destination Director
Lynn Huddleston – Travel Destination Director
Solange Sanchez – Regional Director
Celia Paige – Secretary
I want to thank every Divas In Power member for supporting the vision and becoming part of the Women’s Empowerment like none other. Yes, we do travel but we are more than just Travel Agents we are Divas.
Your CEO & Founder,
Patrice Ables Vance
Executive Board of Directors
The Regional Coordinators
Tonya Delphous
Senior Regional Coordinator