“Teresa B. Clarke Day” Declared Following Zeta Amicae Honor
At its annual Scholarship Luncheon, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter proudly named Teresa B. Clarke the 2026 Zeta Amicae of the Year in recognition of her exceptional service, steadfast leadership, and profound dedication to community uplift.
Teresa B. Clarke received an official proclamation recognizing her decades of service and influence as part of a historic homage at the 2026 event, titled the “Fedoras and Fascinators Finer Womanhood Luncheon.” Furthermore, April 30, 2026, has been officially designated as “Teresa B. Clarke Day,” honoring her legacy of compassion, faith, and servant leadership.
Clarke is a devout, kind, and helpful woman. As a loving caregiver for her 94-year-old mother with dementia, a loyal mother and sister, and a spiritual leader dedicated to healing, encouragement, and breathing life into others, she wears many crowns at the age of sixty.
She has worked as an administrative assistant to the director of pharmacy in a hospital setting for more than 25 years. She contributes professionalism, leadership, and empathy to every position she holds. She completed Advanced Ministry at the Bible Institute of the Church of the Living God, Inc. in 2023 and became a credentialed and ordained minister in 2022.
Teresa is the Founder and CEO of Teresa Speaks Life Ministries, a faith-based outreach dedicated to uplifting hearts through faith-filled encouragement, personalized prayer, bereavement support, and wellness guidance in both private and group settings. Through daily inspiration and heartfelt intercession, her ministry provides a safe, confidential space for renewal, healing, and hope across communities.
Her commitment to service extends widely. Teresa is certified in teen suicide prevention through Soul Shop for Black Churches and has served as a Mistress of Ceremony for the NAACP. She currently serves as Chaplain for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter and Zeta Amicae of Westchester County, NY, as well as International Chaplain for Finer Toastmasters International, where she nurtures connection through prayer, affirmations, and scripture. She is also a board member of Alivido with St. John’s Hospital, further extending her commitment to holistic care and advocacy.
In 2025, Teresa was inducted into Finer Toastmasters International, strengthening her voice as a communicator and leader. She is a proud uterine cancer survivor, women’s health advocate, and Independent Consultant with Arbonne International LLC, continuing to champion wellness, empowerment and informed self-care.
As a partner with Dementia Tool Kit, Teresa leads a private caregiver community, offering weekly education, practical tips, and interviews focused on dementia and cancer care. Through her ministry, she remains dedicated to mental renewal, bereavement support, spiritual comfort, and sustainable self-care, especially for caregivers and women navigating life transitions.
As she continues to walk boldly in her divine calling, Teresa B. Clarke builds bridges across communities, uplifts the vulnerable, and reminds us all that faith still moves mountains and love still heals hearts.
The Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter, based in Westchester County, NY, is known for its long-standing commitment to scholarship, often hosting this event to honor those who uphold the sorority’s principles of Finer Womanhood.
