About Us
Sisterhood rooted in service since 1960
Meet the chapter – our mission and vision, the history behind our chapter, our current leadership, and the strategic goals guiding our next biennium.
Who We Are
Mission & Vision
M
Mission
"Friends transforming communities through service."
V
Vision
"Enrich communities and improve the quality of life for people of African descent through friendship and service."
Chapter Members of The Peninsula Bay Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
– November 5, 1960
• Chartered November 5, 1960 – Palo Alto, CA
History of The Peninsula Bay Chapter
On November 5, 1960, in Palo Alto, California, fifteen civic-minded women united to serve the communities of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Motivated by a shared commitment to community service, they sought sponsorship from the San Francisco Chapter to join The Links, Incorporated.
The Peninsula Bay (CA) Chapter became the sixth chapter establish in California and the thirteenth in the Western Area.
2026 - 2027 Strategic goals
Strategic Objective
Amplifying Transformation Community Service
Amplify our culture of transformational community service in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties through strategic partnerships, integrative programming, and measurable impact within the African American community.
African American Partnerships
– Engage with 5 community organizations by 2026
– 10+ Partners Identified
– Annual Impact Report
High-Impact Programs
– 5 Priority-Aligned Programs in 2026-2027
– 150+ Participants Reached
– Focused on HBCUs & Health
Collaborative Initiatives
– 3 Multi-Facet Events Per Year Starting July 2026
– Joint Planning & Evaluation
Student Engagement
– Engage 3 Local Schools by May 2027
– 100+ Students Supported
– Mentorship Programs
PBL Service Areas
San Mateo
East Palo Alto
San Jose
2026 - 2027 Leadership
Meet Our Leadership
Our chapter is guided by an Executive Board and dedicated committee chairs who steward our programs, finances, and community partnerships.
Executive Board
Shawanda "Shaw" Alexander
President
Shanta Stewart
Vice President
Jeamice Parker
Recording Secretary
Sherrell Sneed
Treasurer
Thelma Hicks
Chaplain
Jakaria Stewart
Parlimentarian
Bridgett Tucker
Financial Secretary
Danielle Sisk
Corresponding Secretary
Chelece Williams
Program Co-Chair
Danielle Fluker
Program Co-Chair
Committee Chairs
Mia Threatt
Services to Youth Facet
Benita Givens Parker
Art Facet
Lynn Kaplan
Nat'l Trends & Services Facet
Jean Carey
Int'l Trends & Services Facet
Kelli Jones
Health & Human Services Facet
Jakaria Stewart
Bylaws
Anita Ashford
Technology
Gaby Perkinds
Ethics & Standards
Chelece Williams
Programs Co-Chair
Danielle Fluker
Programs Co-Chair
Ay'Anna Moody
Protocol Chair
Alicia Black
Sergeant-At-Arms
Valarie Carey
Historian/Archivist & Property Chair
Michelle Goudeaux
Ways & Means Co-Chair
Elizabeth Wells Aquilar
Ways & Means Co-Chair
Beyond Our Chapter
Our Network
The Peninsula Bay (CA) Chapter is part of a larger sisterhood – explore the Western Area and National Organization.