Diane Reese

2003-2004

In June 1979, Soror Reese was initiated into the Delta Nu Chapter at Savannah State University (formally Savannah State College).  She served as Recording Secretary and Parliamentarian.  She was voted Miss Delta Nu in 1980.  In 1990, she joined the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter.  In 1999, Soror Reese was welcomed into the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter where she currently serves as the Program Coordinator for the Betty Shabezz Delta Academy now in its third year under Soror Reese.

Soror Reese’s professional career and public service have focused on youth.  Much of this work allowed her to work specifically with adolescent girls.  Her extensive work with adolescent girls has placed her in a position to direct the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter’s Betty Shabazz Delta Academy.

Soror Reese is married to James R. Reese, III.  They have three daughters; Brandi Shannon, and Leah.  Soror Reese serves as the Director of Guidance at the Secondary Training and Education Program (STEP Center) with the Alexandria city Public Schools.  She sponsors an adolescent girls leadership group as well as co-sponsors a book club at her school.  She has served on numerous boards and task forces in the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County.  She holds national certifications in the counseling profession as well as membership in various counseling associations. She is an active member of Greater Little Zion Baptist church serving in various ministerial capacities. 

Soror Reese holds an M.S. in Criminal Justice, M.A. in Management, M.A. in School Counseling, and is currently pursuing her PH.D. in Counseling with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.  She was nominated by the Alexandria Commission for Women’s Youth Services Award.

She enjoys reading and writing in her spare time.  Her life-long dram is to write books will focus on African American women.  She also plans to continue her research beyond her PhD making literary contributions to the counseling profession.

On behalf of FCAC, congratulations Soror Reese for going above and beyond the call of Delta!