Meet Our President

Mira J. Washington is a servant leader, motivational speaker, and social justice activist. She is currently serving as the 22nd National President of Church Women Inc. As Servant Leader she strives to serve others and not be served. She has a strong record for human rights advocacy and passion to empower the voiceless. “If I can help somebody as a pass along then my living was not in vain”.

She received her early education in the Rhode Island Public School System. Mira earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Human Resource Management. She furthered her studies by earning a Master of Strategic Leadership. Mira holds various certifications in Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Train the Trainer, Human Resource, Brand Coach, Leadership Development,

In her career world, Mira possesses a wealth of professional experience in the Human Resource industry. She is a Human Resource expert providing consultation to small-midsize corporations, and not for profit organizations. Her professional skills and discipline: Organizational/Time management, Assessments, Training and Development, Management Leadership, State and Federal employment laws, People Management, and infrastructure revitalization.

Her passion for advocacy, social justice and equity for all humankind is reflected in the numerous positions held. Prior to being elected to serve as the National President of Church Women United. She held several positions State, local and regional within Church Women United. She served as the 3rd Vice President of the National Council of Negro Women, Rochester, NY. The Co-Founder of Interfaith Women Group, Rochester, NY; Former Board of Director of FoodLink, Rochester, NY; Former Board of Director Cameron Community Ministry, Rochester, NY; Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteer; American Heart Association Cultural Health Ambassador; National Association of Negro Business Professional Women; National Organization of Women – Rochester, NY; Membership Chair of League of Women Voters -Rochester, Black Women Health, Youth for Christ, Legislative District Member, Rochester, NY.

Mira has traveled to West Africa Nigeria to support women and children.

She is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for her civic and community engagement. Mira’s a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, The Links, Inc and National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

She is married to Dr. Marlowe VN Washington, Sr her life partner. They have two adult children. The joy of her life is three amazing granddaughters.