the wives club board
Meet the founding board members of
The Wives Club.
Founder & President
Chiquita Jones
Married for 5 years. Mom to two amazing kids - an 8 year old son and 14 month old daughter.
By day, I’m a VP of Human Resources at a private equity firm backed company and by night, I’m the owner and lead event curator at Art of Creation @_artofcreation.
As the Founder and President of the Wives Club (Network), I’m passionate about bringing together young, black, and married women to connect, support each other, and build new friendships and resources.
Vice President
Dontevia (Don) Alexander
Married for 7.5 years to my best friend. Together, we cherish the joy of raising our two amazing daughters, ages 5 and 2.
Outside of the corporate world, I am the owner and creator of @DonsDecor, an interior decorating business that specializes in residential and commercial properties.
Executive Director
Elaine Little
Married to my best friend and we have four children ages 19, 11, 8 and 2.
One commitment we value is strengthening our connection by continuing to date one another!
As Executive Director of The Wives Club I have the privilege of ensuring all legal matters are handled!
Directr of Marketing
Avinay Edwards
Married for 5 years, 3 children (3, 5 and 18).
As an experiential event enthusiast I am the owner of Avi Luxe Events & Designs where I love curating event experiences. @aviluxedesigns
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I also serve as the Creative Experience Director for a mega church, where I lead large-scale, transformative events and conferences.
Director of Programming
Jeré Allibalogun
Married for 5 years, and we have four lovely daughters aged 9, 6, 4, and 1.
Key values that my husband and I prioritize in our marriage is communication and partnership.
In my spare time I enjoy traveling and exploring Chicago’s foodie scene.
I am the proud owner of @opulencetraveldesign and a retreat host for @back.to.me.mom.retreat
Polimatrian
Dr. Tamara Hoff Pope
Married for 5 years. We have a gifted and very clever 4 year-old son, a darling 7 month-old daughter, and a beautiful bundle of joy on the way. We’re truly grateful for the soon-to-be Pope Party of 5!
I’m a nonprofit executive and founder of Pope Educational Consulting LLC.
Director of Communications
Ashley Nurhussein-Patterson
Married to my college sweetheart for 10 years. Together, we have three children 8,6, and 2.
My husband and I have maintained our foundation by actively choosing to commit to our marriage everyday.