Pearls of the Ivy Foundation
Message from President & the Executive Director
The 190 plus women that make up the Pearls of the Ivy Foundation have been serving and are committed to promoting an enhanced quality of life throughout the cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Lancaster, Midlothian, Oak Leaf, Ovilla, Red Oak, and Waxahachie, Texas.
The philanthropic efforts implemented through this 501(c)(3) organization support:

Dr. Ramonda Widemon Busby, President
Higher education
Higher education through the provision of scholarships to graduating seniors
Community programs
Community programs and volunteerism provided by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Upsilon Lambda Omega Chapter
Monetary and in-kind donations
Monetary and in-kind donations as well as volunteer assistance to our fellow not-for-profit agencies and organizations that provide invaluable specialized services to the community.

Evelyn Canady, Executive Director
The Pearls of the Ivy Foundation is honored to serve the Best Southwest & Ellis County cities of the North Texas community. As the foundation enters her 13th year of service, we look forward to developing new partnerships, growing the next generation of community leaders, and creating a legacy of impact in North Texas—and beyond—that serves our community for decades to come. We invite you to partner with us in this mission!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ramonda Widemon Busby, President
Evelyn Canady, Executive Director
Vision
Empowering our community through Scholarship and Service
Purpose
Providing scholarships to exemplary high school students who are accepted by an accredited college or university
Assisting students in college with demonstrated financial need
Funding programs and activities identified as community service needs, Upsilon Lambda Omega Chapter programs and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International programs
Providing volunteer and assistance to other non-profit organizations
Kennedy Brown

Major: Biology
HIGHSCHOOL:
Red Oak High School
COLLEGE:
Texas State University
Sydney Conerly

Major: Health Science / Physical Science
COLLEGE:
Tennessee State University
Javon Brown

Major: Business
HIGHSCHOOL:
Desoto High School
ASSOCIATE DEGREE:
Dallas College – Cedar Valley
Campus
COLLEGE:
Southern Methodist University
MaKenzee Benson

Major: Nursing
COLLEGE:
Texas Christian University
Nicholas Jones

Major: Accounting
HIGHSCHOOL:
School of Business &
Management Town View
Magnet School
COLLEGE:
Xavier University of Louisiana
Megan Kissi

Major: Biology
COLLEGE:
Baylor University
Hannah Huggans

Major: Biomedical Engineering
HIGHSCHOOL:
Kingdom Collegiate Academy
COLLEGE:
University of Texas at Arlington
Michelle Kalu

Major: Human Development / Family Sciences
HIGHSHCOOL:
DeSoto High School
COLLEGE:
Stanford University
Chanel Mahop

Major: Health Studies
COLLEGE:
Texas Woman’s University
Aysia Levine

Major: Public Health
HIGHSCHOOL:
DeSoto High School
COLLEGE:
University of North Texas
Shannon Lewis

Major: Health Science - Therapeutic Studies
HIGHSCHOOL:
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
ASSOCIATE DEGREE:
Dallas College – Cedar Valley
Campus
COLLEGE:
Tennessee State University
Breyana Robinson

Major: Laboratory Animal Science
HIGHSCHOOL:
Lakeview Centennial
ASSOCIATE DEGREE:
Dallas College – East Field
Campus
COLLEGE:
North Carolina A & T State
University
Brendon Walker

Major: Petroleum Engineering
HIGHSCHOOL:
Cedar Hill High School
COLLEGE:
Houston Baptist University
Madison Shelby

Major: Elementary Education & French
HIGHSCHOOL:
The Hockaday School
COLLEGE:
High Point University
Rayven Thurmon

Major: Broadcast Journalism / Media
HIGHSCHOOL:
Newman International Academy
of Cedar Hill
COLLEGE:
Langston University
Our Sponsors


Board of Directors
Ramonda Widemon Busby

President
Evelyn Canady

Executive Director
La Ta'via Pearl

Secretary
Shronda Whitfield

Assistant Secretary
Mary Diggs

Treasurer
Melissa Gholston

Assistant Treasurer
Felicia Davis

Financial Secretary
Joneice Preston

Assistant Financial Secretary
Donna Whitehead

Parliamentarian
Donna Allen

Funding Development Manager
Aundria Levine

Compliance Office
Committee Chairmen
Cynthia Lewis

Scholarship Committee Chairman
Yasmin Barnes Jones
