Belinda J. Walker has been a dedicated leader within the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW), Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter (MAC), since 2006. With a deep commitment to the empowerment of Black women and girls, she assumed the role of President in October 2023. Known for her innovative approach to leadership, Belinda has been instrumental in expanding the chapter’s influence, significantly increasing membership and impact.
A graduate of Florida State University, Belinda relocated to Atlanta in 1990. Early in her career at State Farm Insurance, she became actively involved in the company’s corporate volunteerism program, supporting organizations such as Hands On Atlanta, Girls Inc., and United Way. Through these experiences, she connected with the women of NCBW-MAC, which ignited her passion for the organization’s mission and set the stage for her leadership journey.
Since becoming president, Belinda has overseen impressive growth, propelling NCBW-MAC from the fourth-largest to the second-largest chapter in the nation within her first year. Her ultimate goal is to make NCBW-MAC the largest chapter by December 2025. Under her leadership, the chapter has maintained its “Model Chapter” status, thanks to its high-performing programs and measurable impact. Prior to her presidency, Belinda served as First Vice President of Programs, leading NCBW-MAC to win the “Chapter of the Year” award in 2019.
On the national level, Belinda has made significant contributions to NCBW. She chaired the National Economic Empowerment Committee from 2020 to 2023, where she developed Sister-Nomic$, a nationally trademarked economic empowerment curriculum. She also serves on the National Nominations Committee and was appointed to the National Leadership Committee in 2024, continuing to shape the future of the organization.
Outside of NCBW, Belinda is deeply committed to community service. She is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and has served on the United Way Advisory Board in Gwinnett County. Belinda was also President of her Homeowners Association from 2017 to 2024 and played a key role in the Gwinnett County Sweetwater Park Development. She has mentored young girls through Girls Inc. and Stripling Elementary School and has served as a panelist for Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Women’s Ministry Business Expo.
With over 30 years of experience at State Farm Insurance, Belinda has held various leadership positions, including Catastrophic Call Center Supervisor and Customer Service Center Supervisor, and currently works as a Property and Casualty Underwriter. Her extensive professional experience complements her leadership in NCBW and community service.
Belinda J. Walker continues to inspire and empower others through her leadership and service, leaving a lasting impact on her community and beyond.
Q. The NCBW-Metro Atlanta Chapter works to empower Black women and girls. Can you tell us about some of the most impactful initiatives or programs the chapter has been involved with recently?
A. We fulfill our mission to advocate for Black women and girls through our transformative and empowering award-winning programs, specifically as follows:
Economic Empowerment: Celebrating a decade of our chapter’s signature initiative, Sisters Helping Sisters, at the Salvation Army’s Red Shields facility in Atlanta, NCBW-MAC has supported over 1,000 women, including survivors and residents of the program. Our dedicated chapter members lead bi-weekly sessions that inspire, uplift, and equip women with essential economic tools and resources to foster self-sufficiency, helping them transition from homelessness and/or domestic violence. Our Economic Empowerment program is grounded in the National Sister-Nomic$ curriculum, which covers vital topics such as pay equity, job searching, banking, budgeting, estate planning, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and more.
Health: As the creator of the Chapter’s Teen Summit, we are especially proud of its impact, empowering and nurturing teens throughout Atlanta for almost 15 years! NCBW-MAC’s Health program has served over 10,000 students and the Atlanta community through our Teen Summits, health fairs, and health awareness and education initiatives.
Education: NCBW-MAC’s crown jewel program is our dual-focused Education initiative, which includes the Teens On the Move mentoring program and our Scholarship program. The Teens On the Move (T.O.M.) program has been serving Booker T. Washington High School students for over 25 years, while our Scholarship program has awarded nearly $1 million to high school graduates advancing to college, trade schools, or the military.
Public Policy: NCBW-MAC is dedicated to advocating for women and children by supporting legislation and community education efforts that address key issues such as education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Our advocacy work includes voter registration drives, NCBW Day at the Capitol, white papers to legislators, and hosting events like Run Girl Run—workshops and town halls designed to prepare and empower Black women to run for local, state, and national political office.
