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.

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"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

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Shunetta Reed

Regional Coordinator Co-Director

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Paméla Michelle Tate

Regional Coordinator Co-Director

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Savannah Alexander

Regional Coordinator

Georgia

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Gayle Woods-Briggs

Regional Coordinator

Las Vegas

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Linda Cash

Regional Coordinator

Louisiana

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Aretha Wilkerson

Regional Coordinator

Maryland

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Lynn Huddleston

Regional Coordinator

Michigan

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G.J. Nichols​

Regional Coordinator

Mississippi

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Kim Smith

Regional Coordinator

New York

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La Tonja Wilson

Regional Coordinator

Ohio

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Solange Sanchez

Regional Coordinator

Pennsylvania

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Nikia Anderson

Regional Coordinator

Tennessee

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​Sonali Symone Hutson

Regional Coordinator

Virginia

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Shawnette Bell

Regional Coordinator

Bermuda

Caribbean

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