KERI ABERNATHY of Mississippi
4th Vice President
Director, Region 9
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Keri Abernathy was elected 4th vice president of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) at the 42nd Biennial Convention in Oklahoma City and took office in January 2024. She is the director of NFRW Region 9, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
She also is the advisor to the NFRW Achivement Awards and Faith Coalition committees.
Keri's involvement with the NFRW extends beyond her current roles. Prior to serving as the NFRW treasurer, she held the prestigious position of president within the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women. Preceding her presidency, Keri fulfilled the role of treasurer and served two terms as the organization's third congressional district director.
Her unwavering dedication to the Federation is evident in her efforts to support local clubs and facilitate the establishment of new ones. In 2023, Keri received the coveted Living Legends & Legacy Builders Award from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, recognizing her outstanding contributions in leading and guiding others to build a robust Republican party and Federation.
Keri served on the Mississippi Republican Party State Central Committee and was selected as an alternate delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte. She was part of the inaugural class of the Women's Initiative Network for Republicans (WIN-R), a new program sponsored by the Mississippi Republican Party to get more women involved and running for office. She's also served on her county Republican Executive Committee.
At the local level, Keri actively participates in the Rankin County Republican Women, having held various positions, including president, first vice president, secretary, and treasurer. In 2021, she was honored with a Salute to Women Leaders Award, acknowledging her commitment to grassroots Republican activism and dedication to her local community.
Keri earned her degree in speech communication from the University of Southern Mississippi. With a 20-year career in the nonprofit sector, she has successfully managed projects, employees, and multimillion-dollar budgets funded by private and public sources. Keri's expertise in nonprofit management was officially recognized when she received certification from the Mississippi Alliance for Nonprofits Excellence in Action in Nonprofit Management, a program offered by the Else School of Management at Millsaps College.
Beyond her nonprofit and political engagements, Keri and her husband own a real estate investment business. She enjoys traveling with her husband and two daughters during her leisure time, exploring genealogy, and touring historic homes and places.