Who was the International Grand Basileus in 2018?

• A. Mary Breaux Wright
• B. Valerie Hollingsworth Baker
• C. Sheryl P. Underwood
• D. Barbara C. Moore

Answer: (B)

The International Grand Basileus is the national president and chief executive of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., elected by the Boule to lead the organization, set policy direction, and represent the sorority publicly on a national level. In 2018, the person who held that leadership role was Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, serving during the term that encompassed that year and guiding chapters and initiatives across the Sorority. This position is a fixed leadership role within the sorority’s structure, and the person holding it is the primary figure responsible for the organization's direction during the term.