In Alpha Kappa Alpha regions have been formed according to geographical location and density of population. Alpha Kappa Alpha originally organized chapters into regions in 1924 and charged regional directors as the lead officer.

Prior to 1953, the states that now make up the Mid-Atlantic Region (North Carolina and Virginia) were part of the South Atlantic Region. At the 1953 Boule, due to realignment, the Mid-Atlantic Region was born.

Dr. Rose Butler Browne, the first Mid-Atlantic regional director, led the region with determination and commitment to "serving all mankind." Focusing on the national theme of "Our Health, Our Strength". The first Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference was held in Newport News, VA with Lambda Omega as the host chapter. Since 1953, there have been sixteen regional directors. There are currently 118 chapters in the region.

Dr. Norma S. White, 25th national president, coined the region the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region.

--Excerpts from
The Mid-Atlantic Story: Continuing the Vision by Soror Barbara W. Davis
The Past is Prologue: Alpha Kappa Alpha 1908-1999 By Soror Marjorie Parker