Presidents’ Corner

The Aiken (SC) Chapter is one of two chapters in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Our chapter members are from all walks of life, including educators, project managers, counselors, executives, security specialists, activists, volunteers and more who work toward the goal of The Links, Incorporated. We serve our community and chapter by engaging in educational, civic, and intercultural activities to improve the lives of those around us.

We have enthusiastically served our community for over thirty years rendering countless hours of volunteer service as a part of our five program facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. This website spotlights some of our programs, activities, and events that have made a positive impact on our community, our region, and our nation.

We are linked in friendship and connected in service with the support of our family and generous donors. We could not have accomplished as much as we have without the community partnerships that we have formed along the way. We look forward to celebrating our legacy with you as we mark our 35th anniversary this year.

In friendship and service,

Melencia Johnson, Ph.D

President, Aiken (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Past Presidents

 Beverly Clyburn (1989 – 1993)

Rosemary English (1993 – 1995)

 Audrey Ogletree (1995 – 1999)

 Perjetta Hightower (1999 – 2003)

 Dorothy Brooks (2003 - 2007)

 Eliza Husser Cave (2007 - 2009)

Rosemary English (2009 - 2013)

Beverly Clyburn (2013 - 2015)

 Dorothy Brooks (2015 - 2019)

 Rosemary English (2019 - Present)

“Our organization has truly put its foundation of friendship and service into practice. Friendship is not only within our membership but shared with the communities we serve. What better gift to share with a friend than justice, health, equity and the hope for a better future? My sisters, that is both friendship and service…”

— Kimberly Jeffries Leonard

National President of The Links, Incorporated