Daily Strength for Daily Needs
Colossians 2:6-7
A Multi-Generational Women's Conference
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Meet The UCW Ministry Board
President - Executive Board Member
Lutricia Valentine
Serving as UCW's Executive Meeting planner 28+ years, this Servant Leader is successor to Emeritus President Verna Holly, now overseeing the UCW Conference. She holds a BS focused in Business from Computer Learning Center, Chicago, IL. And stands by her motto . . . "Preparing the next generation!"
Vice President - Executive Board Member
Jodi Mathews
Servant Leader at Peoples Community Church in Westland, Michigan. Author and Speaker. A graduate of The King’s University (Southlake, TX) earning her Bachelor of Biblical and Theological Degree concentrated in Jewish Messianic Studies (Cum Laude). She is delighted to serve on the Board of UCW and believes strongly in empowering women.
Secretary - Executive Board Member
Diane Reeder
Diane Proctor Reeder is an author, playwright and business owner who aspires, in the words of Habakkuk, to "Write the vision and make it plain." She is a mother and proud grandmother. Diane is a member of Plymouth United Church of Christ in Detroit, where she serves as one of the choir directors and on the Church Council. A faithful Servant Leader within UCW.
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Treasurer - Executive Board Member
Kimberly Salley
Kimberly Salley, a South Side Chicago native, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Howard University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She is a founding member of two church plants, including her current church, New Life Christian Fellowship. Kimberly has been married for 38 years to Christopher Salley, Senior Pastor, and they have four adult children. She finds strength in her favorite verse 1 Chronicles 28:20.
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Leah Reeder
Leah H. Reeder lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana and works in the visual arts industry. She believes in using the talent God gave to serve her community and more importantly her home church, Southern Hts. Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana and Rust United Methodist Church, Oberlin, OH. Her pastor is Rev. Omari Parker.
Board Member
Gena Harris Lewis
A resident of Redford Michigan, Gena Lewis is a conference speaker, workshop facilitator; and an Adjunct Professor for Moody Bible Institute
Michigan Regional Classrooms where she teaches Biblical Lay Counseling.
Board Member
Millicent Holley
Millicent Holley, a resident of Lansing, Michigan. A servant worker in the CD /Tape Sales for the United Conference for Women and with the Bookstore for decades. A workshop leader two times at UCW Conferences and also a speaker at other retreats. She is the daughter of Sis. Verna Holley, President Emeritus of UCW.
Board Member/Digital Crew Lead
Aliyah Brown
Born and raised in Detroit, but now resident of Warren, Michigan. Aliyah is the wife of Walter Brown and mother of two daughters Skye and Haven. She previously attended Strictly Biblical Church where she was involved in the praise dance ministry and used her voice within the music ministry. The foundation of Jesus Christ is deeply rooted within her as a true servant of God.
Board Member/Digital Crew
Lauren Horton
Lauren Horton has a passion for connecting with women by offering spiritual guidance and encouragement. She has had the privilege to serve in many capacities at UCW and G.L.O.W. as a workshop leader, hostess, and participated in the UCW Ensemble. She has completed coursework through the Moody Bible Institute and Moody Theological Seminary to enrich her knowledge of the Word of God.
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Ashli Tyler
Ashli Tyler, member of New Life Christian Fellowship, is a resident of Matteson, IL. A devoted wife to David and mother to 6 children. She is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University of Colorado, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and holds a B.S. Degree in Hospitality Management. She is a Servant Leader in ministry.
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Mia Franklin
Mia is from and still resides in Detroit, Michigan where she is a minister at St. John the Great Cathedral Baptist Church. She understands the importance and power of prayer; therefore, she uses this spiritual weapon to come against the enemy of God. Mia loves the Lord and isn’t afraid to stand for Him no matter where she is.