Rasheeda S. Liberty was elected the 25th International Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., during the 58th Biennial Boule on July 31, 2020. In her role, Mrs. Liberty, a 28- year member of the renowned sorority led the organization to celebrate its 100th year in 2022. Mrs. Liberty provides leadership to over 100,000 inducted members and serves as chairman of the board of directors, composed of 38 national and regional officers who manage the sorority’s 500 chapters in the United States and in several countries.
Mrs. Liberty joined Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in 1994 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A proven and dedicated mentor, she propelled both the growth and the branding of Sigma Gamma Rho, serving in several leadership roles, including international first vice-president, Southeastern Region director and as international editor-in-chief. Mrs. Liberty is lauded by her sorority for her stewardship of the organization’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally.
Mrs. Liberty is also celebrated for her negotiation strength and prowess, which has brought over a half million in committed funds towards programming efforts for the sorority. To date, she has introduced new partners to the organization, such as Google, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Army, Netflix and the OWN Network. She has also propelled their social action efforts forward with forums with the White House and critical partners, including When We All Vote, OWN Your Vote, and The Collective. Mrs. Liberty also launched a professional development arm for the sorority, named the Sigma Flame Institute, and has also hosted the first “Day of the Hill” event with members of congress focusing attention on the safety and security of women and youth.
Mrs. Liberty’s accomplishments earned her esteemed distinctions and honors, including being named an NAACP Image Award judge, and a “Hometown Hero” by Cricket Wireless. Mrs. Liberty also serves as the Principal ID&E (Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Mrs. Liberty was appointed to the St.Jude Public Advisory Board in 2024. She is a recognized corporate leader with 30 years of experience in delivering results for Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, Liberty became a certified NFL agent to provide a gateway and support for football players entering the draft and those looking to expand their legacy post career. She is a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction, Jack and Jill of America, NAACP, and Finance Executive Networking Group (FENG). Mrs. Liberty currently serves as the Chair of the NPHC Council of Presidents. She has been deemed a corporate inspiration, featured on EmPOWERED Black Women & Well-Being Roundtable of the American Heart Association, ESSENCE Live, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Sybil Wilkes Show and the Black News Channel.
Mrs. Liberty is married to Gregory Liberty, and they have two children, Nailah and Malik.
