Chapter History

Phi Theta Zeta Chapter History

Phi Theta Zeta is a chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, located in Gardena, California. It was chartered on
October 25, 2007. Phi Theta Zeta charter members are Michelle Miller, Donielle Cole, Michele Smith, Xavier Spratts, and Chantel Thorton,

Our mission is to expand the impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated by establishing a presence of the organization in the city of Gardena, and select surrounding cities, exemplifying the ideals of Service, Scholarship, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood through the implementation of the sorority's signature programs. Phi Theta Zeta members are active in a variety of community service projects, including:

Mentoring youth
Providing scholarships to students
Hosting health screenings and educational workshops
Supporting local charities and organizations

Phi Theta Zeta is a vibrant and active chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The chapter is committed to serving the community and making a difference in the lives of others.

Past Presidents

Michelle Miller

2007-2009

First president of the Phi Theta Zeta chapter.
First participated in Gardena's annual Martin Luther King parade
First Miss Blue Revue Debutante Ball
The SAPPHIRE Court was established
First chapter retreat held in Carlsbad, CA
Participated in first March for Babies walk (goal exceeded by 150%).

Michele Smith

2009-2013

First chapter float created for Gardena Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Baby shower gifts given to New Beginnings Shelter in Long Beach CA
The initial chapter website was started
Emphasis was placed on community service as a new chapter

Donielle Cole

2013-2017

Chartered all three youth groups; Archonettes, Amicettes, and Pearlettes
First Pacific Regional award - Chapter of the Year (3rd place)
Called by National to present at the President Training Institute
First to bid to host Pacific Regional conference
Granted undergraduate sponsorship at California State University Fullerton (CSUF)
Chapter hosted Sigma/Zeta 50s themed brunch

Stacey Swain-Ezewiro

2017-2019

2017 Chapter of the Year (3rd Place) Regional Conference
Hosted the 2019 Pacific Regional Leadership Conference
Reestablished undergraduate chapter Omega Kappa at California State University Fullerton
PTZ Chapter Centennial Donor
51% of the chapter ZOL certified, 1 Train the Trainer with members serving on State, Regional & National levels

Michelle Miller

2019-2021

Centennial President
Amicae auxiliary was started
COVID-19 pandemic transitioned all meetings to online activities
Tech-team started

Stacey Swain-Ezewiro

2021-2023

Mental Health & Self Care Embellishments during COVID (Finer in the Mind, Sister Praise, Zeta Hurt)
PTZ “Finer In Faith” Bible Study
Hosted “Legal Eagle Day of Service”
Finer Womanhood Week (Finer in Faith, Finer Finances, Finer Self-Care, Fine Dining & Fit & Finer)
Chapter Fitness Challenges (Zetas Have Heart)
Administration awarded $11k in scholarships

Dr. Lisa Wright

2023-2025

Honored at the 2025 Pacific Regional Leadership Conference for Z-Hope for St. Jude
Through Z-Hope “ALL Things Purple,” donated over 1,000 personal items to the local Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter
Co-organized a “Prematurity Awareness” church service at New Hope Baptist Church, Long Beach, CA, alongside the Sigma Eta Zeta Chapter of Long Beach, CA
Collaborated with Zetas, Amicae, and Zeta Youth on the City of Gardena's “Birthday Kit Program.”
Utilized "Good Health Wins" grant funds to donate more than 50 prematurity kits.