Meet The Executive Board
Tamekia Reid President
Tamekia Reid is a dedicated entrepreneur, community leader, and Spelman College graduate with a passion for empowering others and making a meaningful difference. As the owner of Chariots of Fire Transportation, she has spent over a decade providing compassionate transportation services to seniors and individuals with special needs. Currently serving her second term as President of the ABWA Douglas County Charter Chapter, Tamekia is committed to fostering professional growth, building meaningful relationships, and inspiring others to reach their full potential. She believes that true leadership is rooted in service, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.
Phoenix Gray
Vice-President
Phoenix Gray is a seasoned business leader, entrepreneur, and financial educator with over 20 years of corporate experience in strategic leadership, client relations, and business development. As the founder of Phoenix Financials and Gray AI Solutions, she is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, through financial education, entrepreneurship, and access to resources that create lasting economic opportunities. As Vice President of the ABWA Douglas County Charter Chapter and Membership/Publicity Chair, Phoenix is committed to fostering meaningful connections, supporting professional growth, and helping women turn their ambitions into achievements.
Peg Taylor
Treasurer
Peg Taylor is a dedicated, compassionate, and highly organized professional with a passion for helping others and making a difference. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong leadership, a solid work ethic, and the ability to help organizations thrive while caring for the people they serve.
As she looks forward to retirement, Peg is excited to devote more time and energy to the nonprofit organizations close to her heart, sharing her experience, talents, and God-given gifts to serve others and make a lasting difference.
Donna White
Secretary
Donna White is a dedicated entrepreneur, retired federal government professional, and proud member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). As Secretary of the Douglas County Charter Chapter, she brings a strong commitment to leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and service to others.
Donna is the Owner and Sole Proprietor of Donna Designs2, an online jewelry boutique she established in 2012. Her business specializes in handcrafted costume jewelry, fashionable accessories, and unique designs for every occasion. With a passion for creativity and attention to detail, Donna is committed to providing quality products, exceptional customer service, and affordable elegance. Her dedication has helped establish lasting customer relationships, repeat business, and referrals.
Donna's ABWA journey includes previous membership in chapters in California and Maryland. In addition to serving as Chapter Secretary, she chairs the Membership Committee's Hospitality Sunshine Subcommittee, coordinating birthday greetings, expressions of sympathy, congratulations, and get-well wishes that recognize and support fellow members. She also actively contributes to the Chapter's hospitality initiatives.
Donna values the opportunities ABWA provides for professional development, networking, leadership, and building meaningful relationships. She believes that empowering women, celebrating their achievements, and supporting one another are essential to personal and professional success.
Her guiding philosophy is to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and inspire others to achieve their fullest potential.
Rita Fasina-Thomas
Board Member-at-Large
Rita Fasina-Thomas began her long-term career in operations and training as a partner of Pennycook Supermarkets, Inc. She hails from Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, WI and was educated at Syracuse University. After completing her education, she worked for the Federal Government in Rome, NY and in Madrid, Spain.
Upon returning to the U.S., Rita began a 25-year career with Burger King Corporation, where she was recognized for her ability to lead and train teams to achieve exceptional results.
After her career with Burger King Corporation, Rita decided to rekindle her passion for entrepreneurship and founded Distinctive Ops Services LLC, a business consulting company specializing in operations, specifically, writing Policy and Procedure and SOP Manuals for government agencies and small and medium businesses.
Rita currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Assessors, immediate past Chair of the Douglas County Education Foundation, Vice-Chair of the College and Career Institute of Douglas County, and she also served on the Board of Education representing District 5 (2018-2020), among other boards and councils.
Rita founded The Ademola A. Fasina-Thomas, Jr. Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that awards $ 1,500 scholarships to well-deserving, economically disadvantaged youth who desire a University education. On January 28, 2017, the AAFT Foundation, Inc. was awarded a Commendation from the Douglas County Board of Education and on February 5, 2018, the AAFT Foundation, Inc. was awarded Resolution 1045 from the Georgia State House of Representatives for “its diligence… in supporting the academic futures of students in Douglas County”.
In her spare time, Rita likes to travel and spend quality time with her family. She is also an avid gardener.