Welcome
Greetings and welcome to the TZO Ivy and Pearl Affair Scholarship Ball, hosted by Theta Zeta Omega Chapter. It brings me great pleasure to have each of you as we come together for an evening of elegance and philanthropy supporting our community.
The Ivy and Pearl Affair holds a special place in our hearts as it represents more than just a glamorous event; it symbolizes our commitment to service and the empowerment of our local community. Through your generous contributions and attendance, you enable us to implement impactful programs and provide scholarships to deserving youth, ultimately making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our shared mission of service and sisterhood. We hope you enjoy this wonderful evening and look forward to seeing you again in 2026 at the Ivy and Pearl Affair as we come together to positively impact our community.
Warm regards,
Dr. Bridgette Parks
Theta Zeta Omega President
Ivy Foundation President
2026 TIPA Program
Order of Program
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Mistresses of Ceremony
Mrs. Nicole Gines & Ms. Ravyn Gines
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Welcome
Meditation
Recognition of Legacy Sponsors
Royal Court Presentation
2025 TIPA King Mr. Jesse Stewart
2025 TIPA Queen Dr. Vikki Huggins
2026 Woman of the Year/Lady Pearl Mrs. Ida Watson-Pines
2026 Lady Ivy Ms. Khalyn Harmon
2026 TIPA King Mr. Christopher Bush
2026 TIPA Queen Mrs. Monica Stallworth
Crowning of the 2026 Royal Court
Toast to King and Queen
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Closing Remarks
Dr. Bridgette Parks, President
Theta Zeta Omega Chapter
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Dinner Is Served
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Please Remain Seated for the Duration of the Program
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2026 Royal Court
TIPA 2026 Lady Pearl
Theta Zeta Omega Chapter
Woman of the Year
Mrs. Ida Watson-Pines
The Woman of the Year award is the highest honor for a Theta Zeta Omega chapter member who exemplifies “excellence through timeless service, exceptional leadership, and unparalleled sisterhood.”
Mrs. Ida Watson Pines is a dedicated member of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Whistler, Alabama, where she faithfully serves as a member of the choir and actively participates in the church’s Outreach Ministry.
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Mrs. Pines is a proud graduate of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education.
She is the proud mother of one son, Timothy L. Watson, Jr., and two daughters, Sandy Watson Powell and Melanie Marie Bagsby. She is also the loving grandmother of four grandchildren: Timothy L. Watson II, Ashston T. Powell, Timara Watson, and Princeston C. Bagsby.
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After a distinguished career, Mrs. Pines retired following 20 years of service with AmSouth Bank and Bishop State Community College.
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In addition to her professional accomplishments, she is an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated, where she was appointed Grand District Deputy, serving chapters throughout Mobile, Washington, and Baldwin Counties in Alabama.
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Mrs. Pines is also a proud and committed member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Theta Zeta Omega Chapter, where she continues to uphold the organization’s legacy of service and sisterhood.
TIPA 2026 Lady Ivy
Ms. Khalyn Harmon
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Ms. Khalyn Harmon, Lady Ivy 2026, was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at Mississippi State University in the Lamda Eta Chapter in the Spring of 2016. Khalyn is celebrating 10 years of service within the organization this year.
Khalyn holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from MSU and is currently working as an Entrepreneur in Marketing and Social Media Consulting as well as through her employment with MGM, in Hotel and Restaurant Hospitality.
Khalyn has served on several committees within Theta Zeta Omega to include as a consistent member of the “Singing Pearls”, Founders’ Day Observance Programs, and in support of The Ivy & Pearl Affair Committee, most recently as TIPA 2025 co-MC. Khalyn is the daughter of Coach Welsey “Gene” Harmon and Alita Harmon and the sister of Chase Jones and Kinsley Harmon.
TIPA 2026
King Ivy and Pearl
Mr. Christopher Bush
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Christopher W. Bush is a nationally recognized wealth advisor, dynamic speaker, devoted father, and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. A native of Gautier, Mississippi, and graduate of the historic Tuskegee University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is the Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor of Duo Wealth Advisors; a national firm managing over 250 million dollars in client assets and has been named one of the top wealth advisors in the country. For more than 18 years, Christopher has helped individuals and families build, protect, and transfer generational wealth through strategic planning and education. Passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation, he founded the Graduate Wealthy Scholarship and Financial Literacy Program, which provides students across the nation with investment accounts, hands-on financial education, and the tools to become owners of their financial future. Above all, Christopher is the proud father of his six-year-old daughter, Chloe, who inspires his commitment to legacy, leadership, and community impact.
TIPA 2026
Queen Ivy and Pearl
Mrs. Monica Stallworth
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Monica Ann Coleman Stallworth, originally from Moss Point, Mississippi, is married to Michael Charles Stallworth and resides in Mobile, AL. They recently celebrated 30 years of a happy marriage. Together, they have three wonderful children: Maleah Monique Stallworth, Moya Elizabeth Stallworth, and Matthew Cole Stallworth. Monica is the daughter of the late Alfred Edward Coleman and the late Gladys Nash Coleman, and she has a brother, Alfred Edward Coleman Jr.
Monica is a proud member of the Theta Zeta Omega Chapter, having been initiated into the Iota Kappa Chapter at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. Along with her line sisters, she was part of the “21 Illustrious Impressions of Ivy”; in the
spring of 1993. She is also celebrated as a Silver Star, recognizing her 25 years of dedicated service to humanity. Monica attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. After spending four years pursuing and obtaining a degree in this field, she realized that it was not her true purpose. Her mother always told her that passion would lead to purpose, and the paycheck would follow. Inspired by her mother, who was an educator for over 40 years, Monica decided to pursue a similar path. In her quest for passion and purpose, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. She then pursued an Education
Administration Certificate from the University of South Alabama, also in Mobile, followed by an Educational Specialist degree from the University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL. Currently, she is contemplating whether or not to pursue a doctoral degree.
Monica has been an educator for 28 years. During this time, she has worked as a first-grade teacher and has been recognized as Teacher of the Year three times.
Additionally, she has served as an ARI Building Reading Coach and as an ARI District Reading Coach. Monica has also held the position of the District ARI Literacy Specialist for the Mobile County Public Schools. Currently, she works for the Alabama State
Department of Education as an ARI Regional Literacy Specialist, where she proudly
supports schools within the Mobile County Public Schools System. In her spare time, she loves being with her family, online shopping, and traveling.
TIPA 2025
King Ivy and Pearl
Mr. Jesse L. Stewart
Mr. Jesse L. Stewart is married to his wife, of 15 years, Mrs. Shylonda B. Stewart, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Zeta Omega Chapter.
Together, they have a daughter, Myla L. Stewart.
Jesse was initiated into the Mobile, Alabama Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated in the spring of 2023, and currently serving as Lieutenant
Strategist and has also served on Joe Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Event, Breakfast with Santa, and Kappa’s Family Day committees. He earned his
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Alabama and is now pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Project
Management at Columbia Southern University. Jesse is employed at the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, MS, where he works as a Turnaround Team Leader,
overseeing the planning and execution of turnaround activities. Additionally, he served as a Corporal K-9 Handler with the Meridian Police Department from 1999 to 2007.
Jesse has been a proactive supporter of the Theta Zeta Omega Chapter for many years by donating financially and participating in various Theta Zeta Omega
service projects and community events such as Pink Goes Red Events, Moss Point Tornado Relief Event, Founders’ Day, TIPA Scholarship Ball, AKA Day at the
Capitol, and Regional Connection activities. He is one of the faithful Honey-Do’s who’s always willing to assist in transporting chapter supplies and setting up and
cleaning up for the sorority events. Jesse remains actively involved in supporting his local community and various initiatives through his chapter and his wife’s
chapter along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Jesse’s philosophy in life is ‘To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). Jesse is honored to represent Theta Zeta Omega as the 2025 TIPA King.
TIPA 2025
Queen Ivy and Pearl
Dr. Vikki Huggins
Dr. Vikki Steward Huggins, PharmD, MBA, BCPS is a native of Moss Point, Mississippi, and a nationally respected healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in hospital pharmacy and health-system leadership. She currently serves as Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services for Memorial Health System, where she drives clinical excellence, operational innovation, and patient-centered care.
Dr. Huggins earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi and an MBA in Healthcare Leadership from the University of South Alabama. A board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, she has led initiatives in clinical pharmacy, healthcare administration, and community health, including large-scale COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Her leadership has been recognized with honors such as One Coast Top 10 Under 40 and Gulf Coast Woman Magazine’s 100 Successful Women to Know.
An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, she was initiated into the Theta Psi Chapter in 2006 and currently serves as Second Vice President (2025–2026) of the Theta Zeta Omega Chapter. She has held multiple chapter leadership roles and chaired the South Eastern Region 40 Under 40 Recognition Program in 2024. As Queen Ivy and Pearl XVI, she exemplified the spirit of service, scholarship, and philanthropy across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Dr. Huggins is the daughter of Bernard (Jency) Steward, Sr. and granddaughter of the late Kessie (Feannie) Steward, Sr. and Honorable Judge Ennis (Beatrice) Melinder, Sr. She credits her family for instilling the values of faith, service, and perseverance, and lives by the words of Colin Powell: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”