Please join us in welcoming the phenomenal new members of the Spring 2025 Intake class of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, incorporated, Rho Lambda Zeta chapter, also known as IndIVisible F.O.R.C.E.; Nicole  Samateh, Abnise (Abby) Joseph, Bonét Henderson, and Dr. Angela Griffin.  

Nicole Samateh: Nicole is a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for equity and inclusion in the workforce as Program Manager at PROVAIL. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Texas Woman’s University, grounding her work in both compassion and expertise. 

Beyond her impact in the U.S., Nicole is making waves internationally as the Co-Founder of Cravings Fresh Bakeries in The Gambia, West Africa. Through this venture, she’s not only bringing fresh, nutritious  baked goods to local communities, but also creating jobs and promoting sustainable development in the region.

Abnise Joseph: Abnise is CEO and Owner of Serenity Financial Services LLC, a full-service accounting firm committed to excellence in financial management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management  and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting, bringing both  educational expertise and practical knowledge to her work. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Abnise demonstrates her commitment to community service as  the Vice President and Director of Operations for LTSG Ministry, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities in need and conducting missionary work.  

Bonét Henderson: Bonet is the daughter and Zeta legacy of Rachel "Brown Shuga" Zakopyko. By the age of 22, Bonét earned both her bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Behavior  Analysis. A former Division I sprinter with a full athletic scholarship, she also distinguished herself  academically as a member of the prestigious Mortar Board Honor Society. 

Bonét serves as a Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst, dedicating her career to supporting children with Autism while actively pursuing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential and is a soon-to-be  published author. 

Dr. Angela Griffin: Angela is a powerhouse leader with a heart for service and a legacy of impact. As CEO of Byrd Barr Place, she leads with purpose—breaking barriers, building community, and boldly advancing  racial and economic justice. Angela is also a highly sought-after executive coach and business consultant, empowering organizations and leaders to operate with clarity, confidence, and intention. 

Her academic credentials include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development from Seattle University and an executive certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Harvard University— testaments to a journey grounded in scholarship and elevated by sisterhood. 

Fierce, faithful, and focused, Angela walks with grace, leads with vision, and shows up with both style  and substance. She is also the proud mother of Gabrielle, the current Secretary of the Rho Lambda Zeta Chapter’s Archonette Club youth auxiliary.

These remarkable women embody the values and ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will make on our communities. Their commitment to service,  scholarship, sisterhood, and finer womanhood is an inspiration to us all.