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The National Headquarters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is located in the historic Dupont Circle area of Washington, D.C. Established in 1953, the National Headquarters office facilitates the day-to-day activities of the Sorority under the leadership of the Executive Director. Delta Sigma Theta has the distinction of being the first Black Greek Letter Organization to establish a national headquarters property.
The original Delta Sigma Theta National Headquarters office was located at 1814 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, and was the culmination of a long-held dream. The subject of purchasing a space was introduced as early as 1929 at the 11th National Convention. Deltas raised $31,000 for the purchase during a 1952 fundraising campaign, “Every Delta in the Delta House.” On April 6, 1953, Delta’s staff officially moved into the national headquarters location on M Street. The formal dedication was held one month later, and included a reception at the White House as the guests of First Lady Mamie Eisenhower.
By May 1954, an additional $37, 000 dollars was raised, and plans were made to burn the mortgage at the 1954 National Convention. Past National President Anna Johnson Julian said
While in college, she was elected National Second Vice President and served as a member of the National Board of Directors and member, National Scholarship and Standards Committee representing the Sorority’s collegiate members. She has held numerous leadership positions on Delta’s local, regional and national levels, in addition to her most recent positions. She is a currently a member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter where she chaired the Strategic Planning Committee and serves on the International Awareness and Involvement Committee.
Cooke-Holmes participates in a number of other community activities, including membership in The Links, Inc., NAACP and NCNW. She is a member and board secretary of the WiNGS, Inc. (formerly YWCA of Dallas) Board of Directors and the Board of Directors for the Werthing Foundation. Her involvement has included membership on the Drug Prevention Resources Inc. Advisory Board, Westchester County Black Scholars Advisory Board, the Graham-Windham Advisory Board and the Interracial Women’s Roundtable. She is a member of the St. Luke United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX. She is a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for her commitment to leadership and community service and is listed in Worldwide Who’s Who for Executives.
Cooke-Holmes is a graduate of the University of Memphis, with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology/Computer Systems Degree. She received her MBA from Columbia University.
Cooke-Holmes is married to Clarence H. Holmes, Jr. and resides in Plano, Texa
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