Link Jeannine Quick-Fraiser of the Columbus (OH) chapter was elected Central Area Director. She served as the 16th Central Area Director from 2003-2007. Leading with her theme, Arming Friendship, Madam Area Director continued the programs of her predecessors and directed the work of the Area towards challenges that people of color faced in the 21st Century. She charted the Queen City (OH) chapter.

Beyond her tenure as Area Director, Link Jeannine played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s presence in New York. She co-chaired the establishment of the Greater Bronx (NY) Chapter, which was officially chartered in 2014.