Commander Denise McCallaCreary
A Jamaica born Navy veteran, Denise McCallaCreary, has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected president of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) in the US. Commander McCallaCreary’s election makes her the first female President in the organization’s 44-year history.
She has been apart of the organization for years and in her new role as president, McCallaCreary will serve a two-year term as the organization focuses on membership growth, education, mentorship and community service.
“Serving in this new leadership role will afford me an opportunity to guide others to success while ensuring that we connect, build, and strengthen our pipeline of talented military leaders.”
Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she migrated to the United States as a teen and enlisted in ranks in 1973 commissioned in the Navy 5 years later. During her commissioned officer career, she served in leadership positions retiring in 2000. She has been active member of NNOA since 1983 leading the organisation’s NROTC Coordinator’s program, actively participated as a member of the San Francisco Bay area chapter, and most recently served as the Western Region vice president. McCallaCreary has worked in various aspects of the judicial system, including work as a translator and transcriber for the courts.
