A passionate young feminist activist, Latifa Lyles was elected Membership Vice President of the National Organization for Women in July 2005. Ms. Lyles took office at the age of 29, making her the group's youngest-ever national officer. In addition to overseeing NOW's membership and fundraising departments, Ms. Lyles serves as a national spokesperson for the group on issues ranging from reproductive rights to Social Security.

Ms. Lyles served on NOW's National Board of Directors and was the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director before taking national office. She has served on the board's Budget and Fundraising Committees, and was the board liaison to the National Young Feminist Task Force. Additionally, Ms. Lyles has been a local chapter activist and leader in Washington, D.C. For the last three years, Ms. Lyles headed up the membership department for the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation, the largest public interest law firm in the nation.

A native of New York City, Ms. Lyles has lived in Washington for nearly 12 years, and now lives with her fiancée in downtown D.C.