Tanesha D. Thompson

Ms. Tanesha D. Thompson is a 32-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® who was initiated into the Alpha Rho Chapter at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on November 20, 1994. Since 1998, she has been an active member of the Mu Omega Chapter in Kansas City, Kansas, where she has served in numerous leadership capacities, including President, Vice-President, Graduate Advisor, Debutante Ball Chairman, Membership Chairman, EAF Chairman, and Chairman of the 95th Mu Omega Chapter Anniversary. Her regional leadership experience includes serving as Lead Cluster Coordinator, Chairman of the 86th Mid-Western Regional Conference, and Facilitator and Coordinator of the S.O.N.G. Series Presentations.
Tanesha Thompson

Internationally, she served as Mid-Western Region Program Chairman under the EXCELLENCE Administration.

Professionally, Ms. Thompson is a Head Start Director with more than 25 years of experience in early childhood education and program leadership. In addition to her service within the Sorority, she serves in officer positions on three civic boards, is active locally and regionally in Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and is completing her final term as National Alumni Association President for her alma mater. Mrs. Thompson is the recipient of numerous awards including: Mid-West Region TRIO AWARD, Kansas Head Start Program Director Pivot Award, HBCU Walking Billboard Vanguard Award.  She is a 2020 UAPB/AM&N Hall of Fame Honoree for Community Service, and at the 2026 Homecoming, the Pine Bluff Mayor made October 16th Tanesha D. Thompson Day for her work and contributions in the city.

  • Kansas Head Start Association
  • Kansas Parents as Teachers Association
  • Board President: Kansas City International Academy
  • KCMO Chapter Vice President: Jack and Jill of America
  • National President: UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association
  • Board Secretary: Vernon Multi-Purpose Center
  • Board Member: The Woodlands at Citadel