Deneitra Hutchinson was named Volunteer of the Year at last month's general meeting, and she could not deserve this honor more. When Pat Wallis, the former Vital Signs editor relocated across state lines, Deneitra seamlessly stepped into the role of editor. Since September 2022, Deneitra has worked tirelessly behind the scene each week to deliver an informative and creative newsletter.

After becoming a member in 2019, Deneitra subsequently joined the Executive Board as VP-Community Service (Elect). During the 2022-23 program year, she helped with the SLH apartment setup; assisted membership with its letter-writing initiative; cooked meals for a TCMA member through Cares & Concerns; served on the Nominating and Long Range Planning Committees; and is a member of the TMA Council on Health Promotions. In the upcoming year, she will serve as VP-Communications and has been appointed as a resource liaison on the 2023-24 TMA Alliance Board. Her skill set and demeanor make her the perfect woman for the job, and we are lucky to have her in the Alliance.