Rev. Hermia Shegog Whitlock
Hermia “Mia” Anita Shegog Whitlock – preacher’s kid and “baby daughter” born to the late Rev. Henry and Nannie Lee (Barnes) Shegog in Charlottesville, VA. Mia graduated cum laude from Walnut Hills High School; received a bachelor’s degree in communication with honors from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; and earned a Doctor of Law Degree from University of Chicago Law School.
At the same time, Mia practiced law at prestigious Los Angeles law firms, taught at UCLA Law School, and represented Northrop Grumman as Senior Counsel. She was elected Los Angeles Black Women Lawyers President and served on the governing boards for California Black Lawyers, California Women Lawyers, and the Los Angeles Bar Association.
Rev. Mia – 1stLady and Executive Minister at Reid Temple AME, Glenn Dale, MD.
Rev. Mia praises God for a 39+ year marriage to the Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. Her most humbling job is “Mommy Mia” for 3 adult sons.