⸺ About District 10
A century of women advancing women.
Founded on the values of global community, friendship, equality, inclusion, respect, and integrity — District 10 brings Zonta International’s mission to life across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
⸺ Our Mission
Build a better world for women and girls.
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. District 10 channels that mission into local communities across the American South — funding scholarships, advancing legislation, and ending violence against women.
"Where ending gender violence, education equality, climate justice, and women in decision-making roles isn't a dream — but our daily reality."
02 · Service
Hands-on impact, locally and globally.
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. District 10 channels that mission into local communities across the American South — funding scholarships, advancing legislation, and ending violence against women.
03 · Advocacy
Voices that shape policy.
Through the USA Caucus, Zonta Says No, and the 16 Days of Activism, District 10 carries Zonta’s advocacy into legislatures and city halls.
04 · Membership
Sisterhood with purpose.
Members access exclusive training, mentoring goals, and a worldwide network of professional women — plus all the tools needed to lead meaningful change.
⸺ 05 · District Leadership
Leadership rooted in members, accountable to mission.
Our District Board meets at least twice yearly to plan, govern, and steward the Zonta mission across all three areas.
Vision
Set strategic direction biennially through Governor and District Board.
Governance
Bylaws, rules of procedure, and democratic election of officers.
Recognition
Award programs that celebrate clubs, leaders, and outstanding women.
⸺ 06 · District Committees
The volunteers powering every initiative.
01
Advocacy / USA Caucus
Mary Quinn · Houston
02
Bylaws / Leadership Dev.
Janis Wood · Central Oklahoma
03
Historian / Protocol
Carolyn Phillips & Tiffany Smith · Houston · Central Oklahoma
04
Foundation Ambassador
Paige Kendrick · Dallas
05
IT / Webmaster
Judy Kautz · Central Oklahoma
06
Membership
Lisa LeBlanc · Lafayette
07
Club Creator
Barbara Yoder · Johnson County
08
Public Relations
Dory Thomassie · Lafayette
09
Service
Dalia Lopez · E-Club of USA-2
10
United Nations
Pam Perraud · Houston
11
Z & Golden Z Clubs
Brenda Cook · Parker County
12
Nominating (elected)
Connie Davis (Chair) · Central Oklahoma
To reach any committee chair, email zontadistrict10@gmail.com
⸺ 07 · District Officers · 2024–2026
The women leading District 10.
Governor
Shelly Baumgartner
Zonta Club of Austin
Lt. Governor
Lisa LeBlanc
Zonta Club of Lafayette
Treasurer
Linda Licarione
Zonta Club of Houston
Secretary
Susan Greenberg
Zonta Club of San Antonio — Alamo City
Area 1 Director
Tanya Hodges
Zonta Club of Parker County
Area 2 Director
Dory Thomassie
Zonta Club of Lafayette
Area 3 Director
Diane Hodges Popps
Zonta Club of Austin
Parliamentarian
Donna Couch
Zonta Club of Parker County
⸺ 08 · District History
A timeline of leadership and impact.
Zonta International founded — a pioneering organization of executive women.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship established to honor the famed aviator and Zontian.
Sara Metcalf Scholarship first awarded by District 10 in honor of the Z Club founder.
Project Beloved launches across District 10 during the 16 Days of Activism.
Golden Z Club chartered at the University of Oklahoma.
International Convention convenes in Vancouver, Canada.
⸺ Step Forward
Lead. Serve. Inspire.
Bring your voice to the table. District 10 thrives because women like you choose to act.