Pennsylvania State Representative Regina Young Inducted as Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, proudly announced today the induction of Pennsylvania State Representative Regina Young as an Honorary Member of its Alpha Omega Chapter. The ceremony took place at the sorority’s Grand Boule in Indianapolis on July 27, 2024.

Regina Young, elected in November 2020, made history as the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania’s 185th Legislative District. Her extensive career is marked by her roles as a community organizer, former educator, social service worker, and certified HIV and grief counselor. Prior to her legislative role, Young served as a community schools coordinator in the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Education.

As the founder and executive director of Empowered Community Development Corporation, Young has demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing community needs by establishing programs directly shaped by local input and requirements.

The induction of Representative Young as an Honorary Member highlights her profound impact on social service and education, aligning seamlessly with Zeta Phi Beta’s mission of community support and empowerment.

Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO of Zeta Phi Beta, remarked, “The work of our 2024 Honorary Member Class is aligned with Zeta Phi Beta’s commitment to helping other people excel through mind, body and spirit. As the number one women’s service organization established by five extraordinary Black women, we are proud to extend membership to this group of women and I welcome them to the sisterhood on behalf of all Zeta Phi Beta members.”

International First Vice President for Membership, Gina Merritt-Epps, also expressed enthusiasm about the addition of the new Honorary Members.

Representative Young will contribute her expertise and passion to Zeta Phi Beta’s initiatives, particularly in areas related to community development and empowerment, reflecting the sorority’s ongoing commitment to social action and service.