Highlights sisters who were inspired by their own Alpha Chi Omega experience to become the best versions of themselves and who make a positive impact on their own lives and on lives around them
RACHEL MA (ZETA THETA, BROWN UNIVERSITY) Rachel is a multi-talented Ph.D. student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology who researches robot collaboration and AI natural language processing to align machines to human preferences. She values inclusive environments, especially for women in STEM fields, and actively mentors incoming female graduate students through programs like Thriving Stars. She is also a classically trained, awardwinning pianist and composer who takes a holistic approach to her work, integrating arts and science for the betterment of both fields and people. Rachel is an MIT Presidential Fellowship recipient, published researcher, co-president of Graduate Women in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (GW6) at MIT and recipient of several awards for her research in computing. Her nomination states, “[Rachel] approaches all that she does with a sense of purpose, seeking to integrate her diverse interests and experiences to make a meaningful impact.”
NATALIE PANTALOS (ALPHA OMICRON, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
KELLY SUNTRUP STUMPE (DELTA CHI, WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY)
As a U.S. Army active duty soldier, Natalie is making a difference for our country and around the world. She has been an ambassador for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, helping it acquire funding from the state of Ohio for the first time. Natalie is also the past director of external relations and community affairs for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, a current mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio and an event chair for the Junior League of Columbus.
Kelly is perhaps better known as “The Car Mom.” She is a social media influencer who empowers women to make informed decisions about vehicles through educating about car buying and safety. She is also the co-host of The Carpool podcast, which covers lifestyle and automotive topics. Since 2021, The Car Mom Auto Show in St. Louis has brought in vehicles and small business vendors to entertain and educate families. She has collaborated with several auto brands and spoken at a national industry conference. In addition, she serves on a nonprofit board in her community.
Her nomination reads in part, “Natalie is driven by a desire to serve others. As a real, strong woman, she actively looks for ways to make a meaningful impact on her community and the world.”
WE’LL BE SHARING MORE ABOUT OUR 2025 REAL. STRONG. WOMEN. OF DISTINCTION IN THE LYRE OVER THE NEXT YEAR. FIRST UP – NATALIE PANTALOS! FLIP TO PAGE 36 TO READ ABOUT HER JOURNEY TO THE ARMY AND HOW SHE IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
Her nomination explains, “In everything she does, Kelly exemplifies the qualities of a real, strong woman – leadership, integrity and a commitment to making a difference.”
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