Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation

About Us

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OUR MISSION

The members of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. established the Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation in 1989 to serve and strengthen the African American community. The Foundation has focused its efforts on providing higher education opportunities and leadership development for young people.

The Foundation is committed to providing resources to build new generations that are prepared to assume the responsibilities and challenges of this 21st century.

Through scholarships and grants, the Foundation is working to nurture and support young people to ensure that they are prepared to become leaders and good citizens in a meaningful and prosperous future.

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The Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation, Inc. bid farewell to three dedicated, exceptional former board members who served this foundation well. These sisters in service, Gwendolyn Ivory Robinson (Area V), Jackie Wilcher (Area II), Veronica Nesbitt (Area I) and Betty Edwards (Area VI) provided their considerable resources, talents and know-how during their collective years of service. Each of these former directors was presented with a beautiful memento representing a tangible “thank you” for their outstanding service to the Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation, Inc. Again, we thank them for their service and best wishes for all future endeavors!

Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors 2025-2027

Jackie Pope, Chair, Past National President – TLOD
Audrie L. Lawton, 1st VP - Past National President – TLOD
Drema Lee Woldman, 2nd VP – Past National President – TLOD
Carrie C. Peery, Recording Secretary (Area VI Representative)
Vacant, Corresponding Secretary (Area I Representative)
LaKendra Baker, Financial Secretary (Area IV Representative)
Crystal Ridgell, Treasurer (Area III Representative)
Dawna Dillworth (Area II Representative)
Corporate Board Member Lynda Garrison-Carlton
Corporate Board Member Juanita Sims Doty
Area I Representative Doris Gray Brown
Area II Representative Dawna Dilworth
Area III Representative Crystal Ridgell
Area IV Representative LaKendra Baker
Area V Representative LeChelle Mabrey
Area VI Representative Carrie Peery
Eddie Lee Marsh, National President – TLOD

Bobbie Moorehead, Past National President – TLOD
Dorothy Chimney, Past National President – TLOD
Jacquelyn H. Parker, Past National President – TLOD
Peggy Lewis LeCompte, Past National President – TLOD
Sharon J. Beard, Past National President – TLOD