Meet the Leadership Consultants

Τhe Leadership Consultant program beta test is officially underway.

This program creates regional leadership positions for Alumnae to provide direct support to Chapters: assisting in setting goals, leadership development, recruitment and more. The Lioness Loop had a chat with two of the first Sisters to serve in this role. Τhey will be working with ΑΣΚ Chapters in the Eastern and Southern United States.

Though they’re from different Chapters, both Sisters have ties to Florida. Originally from Miami, Alexandria (Lexi) Macajoux (Iota Alum) recently returned there to study at Miami Dade College and apply to be a radiation therapist. Taylor Currie (Nu Alum) returned to the University of Central Florida (UCF) after graduation and is currently working towards her PhD in Chemistry.

Taylor Currie (TC) | Nu Alum Undergraduate Major - Chemistry Dec ‘18 Chapters Working With - Zeta, Mu, Iota

L∞P: Taylor, how did you first end up at UCF? TC: I was born and raised in Florida and always planned on going to school in Florida. I didn’t really know about UCF growing up, because it’s a younger school. At the time that I was applying I had a cousin who was going here and liked it when I came to visit.

L∞P: And you chose to stay for your PhD? TC: In the summer before my senior year, I started working in a new advisor’s materials lab. I really enjoyed doing the research a lot and that’s why I chose to stay here and continue doing research with him.

Lexi Macajoux (LM) | Iota Alum Undergraduate Major - Biology May ‘19 Chapters Working With - Nu, Kappa, Beta

L∞P: Lexi, how was it to leave Florida for New Haven and what’s it like to be back? LM: I was an only child, raised to be super independent and I was determined not to be in Florida. It’s so nice to be back, but I’m really being boiled alive.

L∞P: And why did you choose to be a radiation therapist? LM: I’m a people person and I always wanted to be in the medical field, but without med school. As an RT, I could be involved with a patient in a way that’s meaningful, while getting the person-to-person contact that you wouldn’t get in a lab.

L∞P: For both of you, what is your biggest goal for your Chapters as Leadership Consultant this year? TC: I guess to leave my Chapters that I’m overseeing in a better condition in some aspect then how they were when I started to work with them. And that’s dependent on what they want to be better at. I’d like to work with them on those things. LM: I guess my biggest goal would be that they understand that Nationals is there for them and that I can be a resource that is lasting. I want them to be willing to reach out for help.

L∞P: What led you to be a Leadership Consultant? TC: When I started as an Active, I liked to be involved but was never part of the Exec Board; this is a way to stay involved, help other people out, give back and meet new Sisters. LM: I was the Iota Chapter’s fourth President. I’ve been in Leadership in a Chapter and I know what growing pains feel like. We were going through it step by step and I would like to help a Chapter find those steps without the pain.

L∞P: Can you share a favorite ΑΣΚ memory? TC: I think just in general our very first rush was very cool to see, because we had come together and decided that this was something we wanted to pursue. We put in all this work and come rush week we got to see all these other girls were interested too. LM: Getting my Little is up there, because I am obsessed with her and I love her. She’s my favorite and we talk all the time.

L∞P: Who has made the biggest impact on who you are today? LM: My dad; his “don’t rush anything” attitude has really gotten me far. Just figure it out and take your time. TC: My dad. I think that he’s instilled values like hard work, even if it was just in academia. He always pushed me in school and he was always supportive. I see a lot of him in things I do day-today. As well as in hobbies, too.

L∞P: What are you a fan of? LM: What am I not a fan of? I love The Cooking Channel. Skin care has really been my crack lately. Designer things, even though I’m not willing to spend money on them. TC: I’m a fan of college football in general, UCF – obviously – right now. I like alternative and other kinds of rock music. I always crave sweets. Nothing in particular. A lot of times I’m like “mm… I really want some ice cream right now or a carrot cake from Publix.”

L∞P: What advice would you give to a Sister just starting out in ΑΣΚ? LM: Remember you are joining a family and sometimes family doesn’t get along and that’s ok. You’ve got to take your family for what it is. TC: I would say, really go to everything she can and get to know a lot of the Sisters in her Chapter pretty quickly so she’s able to form a lot of great relationships over her time in the Chapter. I think you get more out of it if you are somehow involved as a chair or officer - it enhances the experience.

L∞P: What might someone be surprised to know about you? LM: That despite being the loud, overbearing person I am, I’m actually pretty shy. TC: Sometimes people are surprised when they learn that I enjoy to go fishing. When I was at home, I would be there most weeks.