Cassandra Meroe-wimbs,

Cassandra Meroe Wimbs has been a delegate of National Dance Week since 2002. She is also a winner of the Presidential Sports Award in Dance. She has performed on tour with the Isley Brothers and has taught classical Egyptian dance in Egypt and performed for the Cairo Women's Club and rehearsed with the Reda Egyptian Folkloric Troupe. Meroe is an ethnic dancer whose favorite form is Mambo. She was trained in Moorish dance and modern dance. And, performed with the Sun Ra Jazz Arkestra for 15 years. As a result of her humanitarian work in Egypt, Cassandra received a letter from Mrs. Rosalyn Carter designating her as citizen ambassador of Friendship Force International.

Meroe, has a certificate from the World Health Organization for organizing a World Health Day event and has 6 governmental proclamations from elected officials for cultural and health observances including a congressional proclamation for National Black Health and Fitness Month.

Ms. Wimbs continues media and health activities and teaches at the College of New Rochelle. She performs with the Riverside Church handbell ringers choir and studies piano.