On Saturday March 22nd at the 2025 AAUW NC statewide meeting, Lena Murrill-Chapman of Greensboro was elected and installed at the President of AAUW North Carolina. Greensboro members were present in force to affirm Lena’s election and to support her term July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

Lena was “virtually” surrounded by friends from the Greensboro Branch when current president Pat Ashe called for the voice vote. Attendees from the Greensboro Branch included: Libby Haile, Laura Tew, Tiffany Jacobs, Mary Fran Schickedanta, Aundrea Alemanni-Grunenwald, Saundra Yates-Evans, Jenise Abdul-Razzaaq, Chioma Okey-Mbata, Barbara Carter, and Millie Hoffler-Foushee.

Lena Murrill-Chapman is a graduate of Bennett College with a bachelor’s degree in Library Science and Intermediate Education and a concentration in Language Arts and Social Studies. She earned a master’s degree in Instructional Media/Library Science from North Carolina A&T State University. Lena completed her Leadership Certification from the Center of Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina and Leadership Development Program at Yale University. She is currently the branch Co-President for AAUW Greensboro and served as the branch President, from 2018-2020. Under her servantstyle leadership, the branch has implemented a variety of activities that enhanced membership and member involvement. Her famous quote is “Members Matter”.

“It is an honor to be elected as the president of AAUW NC and to work for the many members across the state that dedicate themselves to moving the mission of the organization.” Lena looks forward to using her skills in helping to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.