Who was the first president of the World Confederation and Executive Director?

• A. Mildred Elson
• B. Ellen Smith
• C. Jamie Dyson
• D. Joyce Flaig

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying who served as the founding leader who held both the top elected office and the managing, day-to-day role in the World Confederation. Mildred Elson is documented as the inaugural person to occupy those combined positions, shaping the organization’s early direction, establishing its governance, and guiding its initial activities. The other individuals are not recorded as the first to hold both roles; they may have led in other capacities or at later times, but not as the initial president and executive director. So Mildred Elson is the best answer.