

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Let’s Talk 1943"! In this special edition, Dr. ReGina Smithwick sits down with powerhouse leader Dr. Veronica Sills—a respected educator, HR expert, and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Sills shares her extraordinary journey: from her service-driven upbringing and career as Chief HR Officer at the nation’s largest HBCU, to running for North Carolina State Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Tune in as Dr. Sills talks about what shaped her passion for leadership and service, lessons learned across a diverse career, and her commitment to uplifting others—both within her sorority and the broader community. She opens up about navigating burnout, the power of empathy, and why education (with three master’s degrees and a doctorate!) is essential to her story. Dr. Sills also gets personal, revealing her love of baking, reading, and the importance of rest and family. If you want to learn what true servant leadership looks like and how sisterhood in action can truly change lives, this episode is for you.