The NAUW Woman of the Year provides needed services and training to her community. Here, Zola Jones provided services as a nurse and public health professional through the non-profit organization that she co-founded, Great Beginnings for Black Babies (GBBB). Zola's outstanding contributions were well received by the community, as demonstrated by the recognition she received from various dignitaries.

We proudly present our 2011 Woman of the Year, Zola Jones.

Established Automatic Defibrillator and First Responders Program and Maintain First Aid Room At Messiah Baptist Church. Article, Los Angeles Times regarding GBBB
contributing to the decrease in infant Mortality

Photo from 20 year celebration of Zola as Co-founder
and Executive Director of GBBB. (L-R) Senator Price,
Zola Jones, Kimberly Kinerman, GBBB Board President,
Rae Jones, GBBB Executive Director, Danny Tabor, Mayor, City of Inglewood.

Assemblyman Price, Sheroe Award 2008