Ambassador for Peace Spotlight: Velecia “Vee” Mays
Velecia “Vee” Mays is a devoted Minister of Music with more than 35 years of experience, a gifted songwriter, and a passionate educator whose life reflects service, faith, and compassion. In 2008, she released her worship album Worship and has continued to develop her musical gifts while teaching piano and drums to children. In recent years, she has focused especially on working with youth with autism, where her patience, kindness, and encouragement have made a meaningful impact.
A respected community leader in Lonoke, Vee founded the Lonoke Community Youth Choir, launched the city’s first Black History Parade, and established LCYC Ministries to support local families and shelters, including the Dorcus House in Little Rock. She has also organized women’s conferences, led prison outreach ministries, and coordinated trips to major faith-based events such as T.D. Jakes’ Women Thou Art Loosed conferences.
In public service, Vee broke barriers as the first Black female manager in the Arkansas Auditor of State’s Office, serving under six administrations over a distinguished 35-year career. She was honored as the 2021 Most Outstanding Employee of the State of Arkansas and personally recognized by Asa Hutchinson. Though officially retired in 2022, she continues to serve part-time with both the Arkansas State Senate and Auditor’s Office.
An ordained minister and proud member of Sigma Tau Sigma Sorority, Inc., Vee holds degrees from Capitol City Junior College, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the ABJ School of Theology. Her journey—from overcoming childhood shyness and a speech impediment to visiting the White House and U.S. Capitol—demonstrates perseverance, faith, and courage.
Because she exemplifies the Universal Peace Federation ideals of living for the sake of others, strengthening families, serving the community, and promoting harmony across society, Vee was appointed an Ambassador for Peace. She is also an active member of Peace Starts With Me, which she joined in 2024 and immediately embraced as family.