JACQULYN SHROPSHIRE
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Jacqulyn Shropshire |
Jacqulyn Calloway Shropshire has many "firsts" in her life as a career woman, philanthropic board member, fundraiser, community service volunteer, and entrepreneur. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she attended public schools and after earning her baccalaureate degree in Business Education and Economics from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, she became the first African American employee in an administrative position with Trans World Airlines, and later a teacher in the Kansas City Public School system. In 1961 she married Thomas Shropshire and moved to New York where she earned a Masters Degree in Education from Hunter College, and taught in New York public schools. In 1968 Mrs. Shropshire accompanied her husband to Lagos, Nigeria during his tenure as Corporate Vice President of Philip Morris. There she helped organize the first American Women's Club to aid and assist in all areas of community service, especially parenting skills for unwed mothers and placing abandoned children in safe and secure homes. She also founded and served as editor-in-chief of "Fancy That" a newsletter for women. The family moved from Nigeria to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1972 where Mrs. Shropshire began 30 years of service with the Milwaukee Urban League, initially as a volunteer, later accepting an appointment as Executive Director, and ultimately being elected to the Board of Directors. During that time she also gave support and guidance to other organizations serving youth, women, and community development. She organized the first African American debutante cotillion with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc which presented over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving young African American women in the Milwaukee community; she was the first African American female corporate Wisconsin Chairman for the United Negro College Fund raising over $500,000. Jacqulyn is the owner of Momentum Unlimited, a firm specializing in management development, public relations, and special event planning.
Her past and present board memberships include: the Milwaukee Urban League, University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee); Women's Business Initiative Corporation (YWCA); The Next Door Foundation; American Red Cross; National Endowment for the Arts Advisory Committee; Milwaukee Historical Society; Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau; African World Festival; Inner City Arts Council; The Curative Workshop of Milwaukee; the Joint Center of Political Studies in Washington, D.C., and Founding Board Member of the Smith Performing Arts Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, Member of the Board of Trustees of The Boule Foundation (Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. She is the Founder of the Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League. She has received numerous awards and citations for her untiring and expert leadership and service. In 200l the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee passed a resolution naming a Jacqulyn C. Shropshire Family Literacy Center in Memphis, Tennessee at the Goodwill International School for Boys and Girls. Her most recent awards and recognitions include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation A Woman of Excellence's (2005); Caucus of African Americans Trailblazer Award in recognition of Leadership and Dedication to the Las Vegas Community (2005); Alpha Kappa Alpha's Outstanding Contributions to the Black Family's Award (2006); Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (The Boule) Judge William "Turk" Thompson Legacy Award (2006); Las Vegas-Clark County “Black History Visionary Award (2007);E-Vibe Phenomenal Woman Award (2007); Television Station KLAS (Channel 8) Portraits of Pride Recognition for Volunteer Service to the Las Vegas Community (2007) Jacqulyn has a son, attorney Thomas B. Shropshire, Jr.; daughter in law, Christina Shropshire, daughter, Terilyn A. Shropshire, A.C.E; and two granddaughters, Bailey Elizabeth and Emily Kate. |
