Patricia Donohue, President
Patricia Donohue of Salinas, California, began her one-year term as president on September 1, 2011. As the president, Donohue will assist the president with overseeing the strategic planning and program development for the organization. Click here to read more

Raquel Arreola Ruiz, President-elect
Raquel Arreola Ruiz of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, began her one-year term as president-elect on September 1, 2011. As the president-elect, Ruiz will prepare minutes for board meetings and conventions, as well as oversee Soroptimist's funds and financial accounts. Click here to read more

Cheri Fleming,
Secretary/Treasurer
Cheri Fleming of Valencia, California, began her one-year term as secretary/treasurer on September 1, 2011. As the secretary/treasurer, Fleming will prepare minutes for board meetings and conventions, as well as oversee Soroptimist's funds and financial accounts.
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Elizabeth M. Lucas, CAE, MBA, CEO and Executive Director
Liz Lucas was hired as the executive director for Soroptimist International of the Americas in 2011. She is responsible for the overall operation and services provided by Soroptimist headquarters.
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