New Jersey State Director

Kimyatta M. Pitts

Kimyatta M. Pitts, a dedicated leader and trailblazer, serves as the 16th New Jersey State Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Born and raised in Camden, New Jersey, to teenage parents Rosemary Pitts and Keith McCrea Sr., she has risen to become a distinguished figure in both her family and the sorority.

Kimyatta's journey within Zeta Phi Beta Sorority began during her undergraduate years at Rutgers University - Camden Campus, where she played a pivotal role in the chartering of the Theta Omicron chapter on April 19, 1993.  As the chapter's inaugural president, her exemplary leadership was quickly recognized when the chapter received the "Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter" award from their sponsoring graduate chapter, Gamma Nu Zeta.

Upon earning her Bachelor's degrees in Social Work and African American Studies in May 1995, Kimyatta transitioned into the Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter in Camden, New Jersey, where she has been an active and influential member ever since.  A Diamond Life Member, she has held numerous positions within the chapter, including serving five terms as Chapter President and four terms as First Vice President.

Kimyatta's leadership extends beyond the local chapter to the state, regional, and national levels of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.  At the state level, she has served as Elected Correspondence Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Chief of Staff, and Life Member Coordinator. In the Atlantic Region, she has held roles as Elected Correspondence Secretary, Region Representative on the Life Member Committee, Demographic Coordinator, and Protocol Coordinator. Nationally, she contributed as the Logistic Coordinator for the International First Vice President, International Retention Committee and as a committee appointee on the International Life Member Committee.

In her professional life, Kimyatta Pitts is a dedicated Probation Officer with the State of New Jersey, where she has served for 27 years. Her commitment to advocacy is evident in her roles as a Shop Steward for CWA 1038 for eight years and as the elected Health and Welfare Representative for PANJ 109 (Probation Association New Jersey) for six years.

Kimyatta M. Pitts exemplifies leadership, service, and dedication, continually working to uplift and inspire those around her. Her legacy within Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and her professional career reflects her unwavering commitment to excellence and community service.