Patrice Banks, The Founder of Girls Auto Clinic Inducted as Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, proudly announced this afternoon the induction of 15 distinguished women as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter at the Grand Boule in Indianapolis.

Among the esteemed inductees is Patrice Banks, an engineer and entrepreneur who has made significant strides in empowering women through her groundbreaking work. Banks is the founder of Girls Auto Clinic, an innovative enterprise that educates and serves women regarding their vehicle maintenance needs. As the first Black woman to open and operate an auto repair center staffed entirely by women, Banks has authored “The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide” and created a welcoming space for female car owners.

In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, Banks is deeply involved in philanthropy. She offers free car care workshops to underprivileged communities and supports STEM initiatives aimed at young girls. Her commitment to education and empowerment has resonated widely, making her a valuable addition to Zeta Phi Beta.

As a newly inducted member, Banks will champion causes and initiatives focused on entrepreneurship through the Women Who Win initiative. She will also lend her expertise and leadership to the Zeta Organizational Leadership (ZOL) Program.

Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., International First Vice President for Membership, expressed her enthusiasm for the new members: “I am honored to oversee all of Zeta Phi Beta’s membership categories and am thrilled that Zeta Phi Beta continues to attract fascinating, fierce, and finer women to carry out the vision of Zeta Phi Beta’s Founders. The newest class of Honorary Members will advance Zeta Phi Beta’s goals as Zeta Phi Beta women everywhere work together to support our communities.”

The induction ceremony, held at the sorority’s international conference, officially welcomed these women into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO, shared, “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.”

With this new class of Honorary Members, Zeta Phi Beta continues its tradition of fostering a strong, empowered community dedicated to service and excellence.