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22 Lifting As She Climbs Arizona Beta VERONICA AGUILAR has built a career around expanding access to education, mentorship and opportunity. Learn how she’s empowering Arizona women by opening doors, and making sure they never have to walk through them alone.

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s a collegiate member of Iowa Gamma, I spent three years living in the chapter facility with 60 other Pi Phis.

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We held chapter meetings, welcomed New Members, navigated challenges and celebrated wins together under the same roof. Pi Phi was a hands-on learning experience that defined not just who I became, but how I show up as a leader, friend and sister today. That anecdote speaks to something I believe deeply: the relationships we build as Pi Phis carry us through life. And in a world that moves faster and feels more disconnected by the day, those authentic connections matter more than ever. That belief is at the heart of this issue of The Arrow and at the heart of our brand evolution you’ll experience throughout these pages.

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refreshed—the result of a multi-year effort to better understand how members experience our sisterhood today and how we can continue to inspire women for generations to come. But while the look may be new, the heart of Pi Phi remains unchanged. Throughout our nearly 160-year history, Pi Beta Phi has continually evolved—growing our leadership programs, deepening our literacy initiatives and expanding our lifelong member experience— always meeting members where they are and where the world is headed. We have always honored our traditions while embracing opportunities to strengthen our impact and ensure our relevance. This brand evolution continues that legacy.

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Over the past four years, Pi Phi has been listening. Thousands of members have shared their perspectives through surveys, focus groups and individual conversations. We paid attention to what members said they value most about their Pi Phi experience, and what they hope Pi Phi will continue to be for the women who come after them.

others to experience the friendship, leadership and purpose that define our sisterhood. In this issue, you’ll find stories that speak to the enduring power of friendship among women and connection across generations. You’ll meet Pi Phis who are making a difference and demonstrating that the bonds we form in sisterhood have no expiration date.

What we heard, time and again, was remarkably consistent. Members spoke about the friendships that support them through every stage of life. They shared stories of connection and the lasting impact of our sisterhood. They described Pi Phis as women who bring people together, lift one another up and make a difference in their communities.

Our founders imagined a sisterhood that would endure, and we have the privilege of carrying that vision forward. As we meet this moment together, we are reminded of what has remained true since 1867: our greatest strength is the way we uplift and believe in one another. This issue of The Arrow marks the beginning of a new chapter, and I am honored to share it with you.

Those insights helped shape a brand that more clearly reflects who we are and the values that unite us. Our evolved brand honors everything that has made Pi Phi what it is—our history, cherished symbols and values—while giving us a more resonant way to connect with members of today and tomorrow. In many ways, that’s what our evolved brand is meant to capture: the power of connection, the importance of service and the light each member brings to her community and the world around her. With a refreshed look and voice, we are better equipped to share the Pi Phi story and invite

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Announcements and Updates Looking for more news? Visit our website at pibetaphi.org and follow us on social media at @pibetaphiHQ to stay up to date with all things Pi Phi.

Introducing Pi Phi Connections Connecting with your Pi Phi sisters just got easier. Pi Phi Connections is Pi Beta Phi's new online networking platform designed to help collegians and alumnae build meaningful personal and professional connections across our sisterhood. Available through both a website and web app, members can join interest groups focused on professional industries, hobbies and shared interests, creating new opportunities to learn, network and build relationships with sisters across North America.

This scholarship gave me the space to lead with intention, show up more fully for others and embrace the opportunities I once hoped for, but wasn’t sure were possible. ALABAMA BETA LEXI BUSH, RECIPIENT OF THE CATHERINE HAUSER WOODSON AND CHERYL WOODSON SCHOLARSHIP

Scan the QR code to learn more and set up your account.

Join the Young Alumnae Making an Impact Pi Beta Phi Foundation’s Young Alumnae Giving Circle brings together alumnae ages 30 and under who are passionate about investing in our sisterhood. With a gift of $10 or more per month to our Foundation, young alumnae will join a network of Pi Phis who are making an impact together. Members will have opportunities to connect through virtual social events and networking opportunities with fellow Pi Phis. JUNE 24-26, 2027 J W M A R R I OT T D E S E R T S P R I N G S Registration will open in 2027

To learn more and make your first gift, scan the QR code or visit PIBETAPHI.ORG/YOUNGALUMNAE

Congratulations 2026-2027 Scholarship Recipients! Pi Beta Phi Foundation awarded $409,112 in scholarships to 131 collegians and alumnae for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Thank you to our Foundation donors for their commitment to developing women leaders.

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Inside the Member Experience Behind every statistic is a story. More than 13,500 collegians across 128 chapters shared how they’re finding connection, purpose and a place to belong in this year’s Annual Member Evaluation. connected to Pi Phi’s core values, 95% feel and see themselves living them every day say their Pi Phi experience meets—or 94% exceeds—their expectations members are satisfied with their 93% ofPi Phi friendships are proud of the value their chapter 91% places on philanthropic service 89% appreciate Pi Phi’s programming

Marking Meaningful Milestones: Alumnae Club and Chapter Anniversaries For 159 years, Pi Phi sisters have built friendships, supported one another and strengthened our sisterhood. This year, we’re especially proud to celebrate the alumnae clubs and chapters reaching milestone anniversaries of 25, 50, 75 and 125 years.

Scan the QR code to view this year's anniversaries

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Then, Now and Next: The Evolution of Recruitment F

or generations of women, recruitment—formerly referred to as “rush”—has been the first

step to finding a place to belong on campus. While the experience may look different today than it did 50, 25 or even 10 years ago, the goal remains remarkably similar: helping women discover a community where they can find true friendships. From the implementation of Values-Based Recruitment in the 1990s to the rise of “RushTok” (a TikTok trend documenting sorority recruitment), the recruitment experience continues to evolve alongside today’s college students. Below is a closer look at how the experience has transformed over time and what still remains at its core.

Getting to Know What Matters Most Today’s recruitment is rooted less in less performance and more in substance. Gen Z women are primarily seeking authentic friendships, personal growth and leadership development when considering sorority membership1. As a result, conversations have taken center stage.

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(2024 Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Survey)

Rather than focusing on elaborate presentations or performances, recruitment conversations help women explore shared values, leadership opportunities and the type of community they hope to find during their college experience.

When Recruitment Goes Viral Social media has reshaped the recruitment experience in ways no one could have imagined a decade ago. With the rise of “RushTok,” sorority recruitment has become a cultural moment watched, shared and followed by millions. For many Potential New Members (PNMs),

recruitment begins long before they even arrive on campus. Recruitment videos, outfit of the day highlights and Bid Day celebrations offer an early glimpse into sorority life, shaping expectations and sparking curiosity months in advance.

Unlike previous generations, today’s PNMs often arrive on campus already familiar with each sorority and even the members themselves. By the time recruitment begins, many PNMs already have a sense of where they can see themselves thriving.

Belonging on Your Own Timeline Gone are the days when recruitment was limited to one week out of the year. For many of today's chapters, recruitment is a year-round process. Continuous Open Bidding (COB) allows

sororities to recruit New Members outside of the formal recruitment process. This approach reflects a more flexible, PNM-centered experience—one that best meets the needs of students and provides

PNMs more than one chance to explore, connect and find a community that feels right for them.

How to support a PNM going through Recruitment Know someone preparing for recruitment? Here are a few ways you can support them along the way.

Encourage them to do their research

Remind them to keep an open mind

Ensure they remember the bigger picture

Learning about the organizations on campus can help a PNM feel more confident and prepared. Invite them to explore chapter websites and social media accounts, learn about the recruitment process and understand what opportunities are available on their campus. View National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) resources at thesororitylife.com.

It's natural for PNMs to develop early impressions before recruitment begins. Encourage them to approach every conversation with curiosity and an open mind. The goal isn’t to find the chapter that looks best online—it's to find the community where they feel the most comfortable, supported and connected.

Recruitment can be fast-paced and at times overwhelming— bringing a mix of excitement, anticipation and nerves. Reassure them that it's okay to slow down and take it one conversation at a time. Remind them to focus less on “getting it right,” and more on how each chapter makes them feel in the moment. No matter which organization they may receive a bid from, joining a sorority can provide transformative leadership experiences and lifelong friendships. pibetaphi.org

The Power of Pi Phi

Joining Pi Beta Phi gives members the opportunity to build meaningful friendships, grow as leaders, serve others and find a place to belong. Below is a snapshot of recruitment numbers for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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chapters participating in primary recruitment

chapters matched or exceeded quota

chapters recruited in the fall

chapters recruited in the spring

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New Members joined Pi Beta Phi through primary recruitment

New Members joined Pi Beta Phi through Continuous Open Bidding

Chapters with fewer than 100 members after primary recruitment

Chapters with 100-250 members after primary recruitment

Chapters with 250-350 members after

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Largest number of Potential New Members participating in the first round of recruitment on campus (Alabama Beta, University of Alabama)

Largest chapter size after primary recruitment (Mississippi Beta, University of Mississippi)

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Chapters with 350-450 members after primary recruitment

Chapters with 450-550 members after primary recruitment

Chapter with 550-650 members after primary recruitment

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Largest chapter quota (Mississippi Beta, University of Mississippi)

Chapter with more than 650 members after primary recruitment

What does it all mean? Over the last few years, we’ve continued to grow our sisterhood and our membership has remained stronger than ever. Through collegiate recruitment efforts and our dedicated volunteers and staff supporting the

Pi Phi member experience, these numbers represent the power of Pi Phi and the impact of a growing membership.

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From left: Texas Betas MIA MIRANDA, ELLE TRESKA, PHILLIPS YDEL and LAURA JANE KIRKPATRICK play mahjong at the Texas Beta Chapter facility.

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here’s something that happens when four friends sit down at a mahjong table. Phones are put away, conversation and laughter fill the room, and somewhere

between the Charleston and the declaration of a winning hand, a powerful feeling takes hold: a particular warmth that only comes when being fully present with other people. It’s happening in sorority chapter facilities and suburban living rooms, at office lunch breaks and beachside reunions. Mahjong, a tile-based game with roots in 19th-century China, is having a moment in communities across North America. And women of all ages are pulling up a chair.

“There are many reasons mahjong is having a moment,” says Texas Alpha KATE SANDSTAD LAGERE, who cofounded The Mahjong Line in 2020 after spotting a gap in the market for colorful, designforward game sets. “A renewed focus on brain health is part of it—we know what devices and screen time can do to us, and

we seek out opportunities to go analog and exercise our brains. It also allows women to flex their competitive muscle in a healthy way.” Arkansas Beta MICHELLE CARTER, co-host of the Mahjong & Mics podcast, came to the game as an empty nester. Her daughter had gone off to college, and Michelle

Kate, co-founder of The Mahjong Line, one of the most popular mahjong tile and accessory brands in the U.S.

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felt her world had shifted. Then, a friend convinced her to spend a Saturday at a mahjong workshop. “I fell in love immediately,” Michelle says. She came back to work and promptly recruited her colleague and podcast co-host, Tina Major, who was quickly hooked. “Mahjong is a lot of women’s thing,” Michelle says. “In the same way some men I know have golf, I have mahjong.” For Tina, mahjong filled a specific need that felt especially relevant after the pandemic: face-to-face time with the people she loves. “Without mahjong, we just continue to exist on social media, or through voicemails and text messages,” she says. “This is a reason to see my people in person.” The mahjong table has a unique way of bringing women of all ages together. Michelle and Tina recently taught a group of women in their twenties how to play, and Michelle now counts her own college-age daughter among her favorite mahjong companions. "I love sitting down to play and visit with her," she says. "Older women have wisdom, but younger women have plenty to teach us, too."

Upper, from left: Tina and Michelle, co-hosts of the Mahjong & Mics podcast, hold the first issue of Mähj the Magazine. Lower, from left: Kappa Kappa Gammas Kacy Tolleson and Lauren Swann with Texas Alphas MELISSA SOWDEN LEAKE and ANNE MONTGOMERY HENSON at a Mahjong Monmouth Duo event, hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Dallas Alumnae Association and Pi Beta Phi’s Dallas, Texas, Alumnae Club.

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That intergenerational connection is something Missouri Beta OLETA SALYARDS noticed as she watched a 25-year-old and a 71-yearold deep in conversation at a neighborhood mahjong night she helped organize. The younger woman was navigating a career crossroads, while the older, a seasoned finance executive, had advice to share. But the exchange was mutual— the 25-year-old offered her own insight into what it’s like to be a Gen-Z woman finding her footing in today’s world. “There’s a new level of understanding when we sit together cross-generationally,” says Oleta, founder of Mahjong Sisterhood, a brand that creates licensed sorority mahjong sets and accessories with a mission to empower women to connect. “We all bring something different to the table.” Mahjong’s history bears this out. For more than a century, the game has moved through cultures and generations,

staring first with Chinese communities in the 1800s and later embraced by Jewish communities in the U.S. “Women have always learned from one another across cultures, and mahjong has been a vehicle for that—in times of hardship and in times of celebration and joy,” Oleta says. “It’s much more than a game; it’s a space to gather in friendship.” For Pi Phis in particular, the parallels are easy to see. “Mahjong is a game, but ultimately it’s about the people around the table,” Kate says. “The friendships that evolve from the game are the reward.” Michelle says her mahjong community has become like another sorority for her in adulthood. “People are there to support you when you’re in crisis, and they’re there to celebrate your wins,” she says. “You could have the most stressful day and go play mahjong with your friends and forget about it all. And when the game is over, you have the next one to look forward to.”

Her monthly game nights draw as many as 30 women, and at work, she and Tina anchor a weekly group of 15 coworkers who play mahjong over lunch. “A mahjong game can feel like a chapter meeting because of the ritual of it and the sisterhood you experience,” Michelle says. “I think people are made for connection, and in today's busy world, we’ve been missing—and craving— that. Mahjong is filling that void.” Kate sees it the same way. “The conversations that happen around the mahjong table are very real,” she says. “There are funny stories, but also serious life updates—about children, careers, marriages. It can be a support network when times are rough. The friendships and strong and lifelong.” To Oleta, that sense of connection is what makes mahjong feel so familiar to many sorority women. “That’s what sisterhood is about: showing up,” she says. “In college, no matter how busy we were, chapter meetings gave us a chance to reconnect, laugh and create memories together. Mahjong does the same thing. It gives women a reason to get together and stay connected throughout life.” From left: Oleta and Texas Beta Elise ELISE HOLZEMER pose with a Mahjong Sisterhood mahjong set.

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Find a teacher and stick with it.

Don’t try to learn online alone. Find a friend who plays or sign up for a local workshop—inperson, hands-on instruction will help make the game click. From there, it’s about building familiarity through repetition. Michelle, Tina and Oleta recommend committing to three sessions close together to learn the flow of the game.

Get organized. As you rack your tiles, sort them by suit— Cracks, Bams, Dots—in numerical order. Keep pairs together, separate your Jokers and give Flower, Wind and Dragon tiles their own spot on your rack.

Pay attention.

Mahjong rewards awareness. Note which tiles are passed to you during the Charleston, watch what other players discard and never miss a chance to swap out a Joker on your turn. The more you tune in to what other players are building, the better you’ll understand your own hand and know when to change course.

Host without overthinking it. Keep the snacks simple—pretzels, popcorn and small bites you can easily reach for while playing.

Keep playing. The best way to improve is to play consistently. Seek out local games through community groups, libraries or social media and make mahjong part of your routine. If you can’t make it to the table, mahjong apps can help you practice and sharpen your skills between games. pibetaphi.org

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ollege is full of opportunities to cross paths, strike up conversations and find your people; however, one of the biggest adjustments after graduation is realizing that making friends

requires more effort. The transition to adulthood often comes with the challenge of creating the same sense of community that once felt woven into everyday life. You leave college, where you had a built-in community of Pi Phi sisters, classmates, roommates, and suddenly you’re starting over, potentially in a new city, with a new job, new responsibilities and new beginnings. The good news? Some of the most meaningful friendships of your life are still ahead of you— you just have to know where to look. We asked Pi Phis across North America to share the connections, communities and experiences that helped them build friendships after college.

Here’s their advice. Create a standing Lean on the reason to gather. Pi Phi network.

Show up before you feel ready.

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Mackenzie Summers

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COLORADO EPSILON

MICHIGAN GAMMA

"I host monthly parties on the first Friday of every month. I invite all my friends—or anyone I want to be my friend—and everyone is always welcome, no matter how many they’ve attended. Having that consistent time on the calendar is a great way to encourage community.”

“Continue to get involved. Serving on an Alumnae Advisory Committee and joining an alumnae club allowed me to expand my circle and become a better, happier woman.”

“Stay curious, take initiative and follow through. Whether that’s at work, in a club or a community project, ask someone to get coffee and get to know them. Try to connect below the surface and show up when it matters— lending a hand, offering a ride, sending a birthday note. These little nuggets of genuine care over time can solidify any friendship. You’ve got to be a villager to have a village.”

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Kendall Shiffler Guinn MISSISSIPPI BETA

“Joining my local alumnae club and Junior League has been the best way for me to make new friends! I had as many friends from my alumnae club in my wedding as I did from my college years.”

Monica Watt Elms

Put yourself out there.

Tory Patrick Pounch

Connect over shared values. Miranda Jang

Try something new. Emmy Anne Wolfe

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ILLINOIS THETA

“I’m a mom, so finding families with similar parenting styles was important to me. I’m so lucky to have amazing neighbors, but I kind of forced the friendship initially—I brought them baked goods and shared my contact info when they first moved in. Be bold and make the first move. It almost always works out.

“Once I identified my values, I found a community that reflected them, and age didn’t matter. I joined a quilt guild, which isn’t exactly popular for someone who’s 32, but these women value creation, ideas, handmade gifts and giving from the heart. When you stop compartmentalizing and start looking at why you do what you do, there’s so much to connect with others over.”

“I joined the local adults sports league as a free agent and played kickball. I met my best friends that way!”

Tessa Harvey OREGON GAMMA

“I’ve moved a few times since graduating, and in every new city, I joined at least one book club. Check with independent bookstores, your local library or Facebook pages to find one near you.”

Katie Rolin SOUTH CAROLINA ALPHA

“I downloaded the Bumble BFF app and made some of my closest friends on it!”

Hannah Goltz WISCONSIN DELTA

"I recommend joining your professional organization. I’ve made many friends through the American Chiropractic Association because of our shared values.”

Lori Strelsin Milzarek TENNESSEE GAMMA

“I started taking tennis lessons and then I learned how to play mahjong. The group I learned with now meets at least every two weeks to play and catch up.”

Sadaf Nikzad WEST VIRGINIA ALPHA

“I joined an adult tap-dancing class after noticing my neighbor had a bumper sticker for the dance studio on his car. It turns out, he owned it! I also found community through a women’sonly gym with group fitness classes and joined a local Facebook group where I made an introductory post about myself. Social media is huge!”

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Same Walls, New Memories T here’s a room in the Florida Beta Chapter facility where three generations of the

McFadden family have lived. Room 14 is unremarkable to an outsider; but to Florida

Betas KELLY MCFADDEN, and her daughters, JULIA and MARGOT MCFADDEN, it represents something much deeper. Kelly was the first McFadden to call room 14 home in the late 1980s. Decades later, Julia joined Florida Beta and moved into the same room. Then came Margot, who graduated this past spring. She spent her junior year in the room where her mom and sister had once made their own memories, with the same sense that she was exactly where she needed to be. Pi Phi had always been part of Margot’s life. Because her mother, grandmother, aunt and sister were all Florida Betas, she grew up hearing stories about the chapter. When Margot decided to go through sorority recruitment at

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Florida State University, however, she deliberately kept her family at arm’s length. She wanted the decision to be entirely her own. “I remember thinking, ‘I don’t want to choose Pi Phi just because they’re Pi Phis,’” Margot says. “I wanted to find the place that felt right for me.” During recruitment, Florida Beta EMMA MANTHOS spoke to Margot, and the two clicked immediately. As Margot started walking out, a song from “Mamma Mia”—a movie she loved watching with her mom and sister—started playing, and she and Emma danced all the way to the door. “I felt this

connection to my mom and sister,” Margot explains. “I instantly felt comfortable and I didn’t have to try to be anyone other than myself.” By the end of recruitment, she knew Pi Phi was where she belonged. But Margot didn’t know her mom had driven six hours from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to Tallahassee to surprise her for Bid Day. After opening her bid card and running home to Pi Phi, Margot spotted her mom holding a sign in front of the chapter facility. The surprises didn’t end there. Kelly appeared again at Margot’s Initiation ceremony, unannounced, and pinned her daughter herself.

“It felt a little bit like Christmas morning,” Kelly says, “waiting for the surprise and knowing how excited she was going to be.” When it came time for Margot to live in the Florida Beta Chapter facility, moving into room 14 felt natural from the start. “Everyone knew that’s where I was supposed to be,” she shares. Life in the chapter facility became the foundation for the friendships that defined Margot’s college years. Her closest friends lived on either side of her, so close she could hear them laughing through the walls at night and hear the movement of hangers in their closets. They ate lunch and dinner at the same table on the back porch every day, watching the sun go down and talking for hours. “It never felt just like a place to live—it felt like home and a place to belong,” Margot says. Belonging, for Margot, also meant being able to pick up the phone. Whenever something happened in the chapter—especially as Margot served on Executive Council—she could call her mom or sister and skip straight to the heart of the matter, no backstory required. “My mom and sister already understood the traditions, dynamics and the little details of being a Pi Phi,” Margot explains. That understanding proved useful in unexpected ways. When Margot served as Vice President Member Experience and a member got engaged, no one on the leadership team was quite sure what came next. They called Kelly, who walked them through the candle-passing tradition without missing a beat.

“Whether something was exciting, stressful or complicated, I felt like I could be a better listener because I’d been through it myself,” Kelly says. In the final days before graduation, Margot’s friends dragged their mattresses into her room and slept together in a pile for three nights, none of them ready to say goodbye. Living together had turned their friendship into a lifelong, irreplaceable bond. Together, they celebrated job offers, planned future travels, celebrated accomplishments and supported one another through challenges. “When I think about my college experience, these friends are what made it special,” Margot says. “I hope the Florida Betas who come after me find their people the way I found mine.” Kelly still has a group text with many of her Florida Beta friends, where they share updates about their children and celebrate milestones. Now, her daughters are navigating alumnae life themselves. Julia is engaged and already thinking about which Pi Phi traditions might find a place at her wedding. Margot has plans to move in with her Pi Phi Big Sister and take on post-grad life together. “Watching my daughters join Pi Phi and build such supportive relationships has been special,” Kelly says. “These are lifelong friendships—I'm confident in that.”

Opposite page, from left: Julia, Margot and Kelly on vacation together. Right, from left: Kelly and Margot, years apart, each called the same room in the Florida Beta Chapter facility home.

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Rajya Atluri

Laurie Hall

Sharlene Wendel Martin

TEXAS ALPHA

OREGON GAMMA

FLORIDA EPSILON

Recently named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Rajya Atluri is the co-founder of Ivory Mind, a software platform that helps academics, students and professionals analyze files and research more effectively. Users upload materials such as scientific papers, textbooks and lectures, and the platform turns the entire collection into searchable databases, mind maps, presentations and more. In two years, the bootstrapped company has grown to more than 650,000 accounts across 190 countries and surpassed $1 million in annual recurring revenue, with users at every Ivy League university and notable companies such as Toyota and Nestlé.

From Willamette University to the Smithsonian and beyond, Laurie Hall is an accomplished jewelry artist who began her professional journey in her university’s art department from 1962-1966. Laurie approaches her jewelry as storytelling, often focusing on the message each piece evokes, and she has shared her techniques during her tenure as a high school art teacher. Today, her work is included in permanent collections at the Tacoma Art Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Art and Design in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Museum of Fine Art in Boston. Recently, two of Laurie’s jewelry art pieces were accepted into the permanent collections of the Renwick Gallery at The Smithsonian Museum.

Sharlene Martin began her career in the space industry by working as an operations engineer on the Space Shuttle program at Kennedy Space Center. Today, she works as a project engineer in Lockheed Martin’s Orion Program Management Office, supporting NASA’s Artemis program and its mission to return humans to the moon. The Orion spacecraft recently carried astronauts more than 7,000 miles into deep space during the historic Artemis II mission, setting a record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth. In her role, Sharlene manages NASA-directed change requests, coordinating with engineering and financial teams to help implement mission-critical updates that support the future of lunar exploration.

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Members from the St. Petersburg, Florida, Alumnae Club at an afternoon tea hosted by the St. Petersburg, Florida, Alumnae Panhellenic Association. Joella is seated in the front.

Joella Sawyer Falkingham OKLAHOMA BETA

At 104 years old, Joella is Pi Beta Phi’s oldest, dues-paying alumna. Initiated in 1940, Joella fondly remembers life in the Oklahoma Beta Chapter facility, where she and her sisters balanced academics with traditions such as nightly dance hours and CocaCola dates between classes. Her connection to Pi Phi became even more special when her twin sister, JOAN SAWYER CLAUNCH, joined Oklahoma Beta the following year. In 2025, Joella was honored as one of three sorority women featured in a commemorative

video celebrating the 100th anniversary of the St. Petersburg, Florida, Alumnae Panhellenic Association, sharing memories of her collegiate experience and the friendships that shaped her life. Living independently in her beachfront condominium in Florida, she remains an example of the enduring bonds and Lifelong Commitment that define Pi Phi.

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After a casual conversation with a friend about the challenges of postpartum night sweats, Jackie Hutson was inspired to create a solution to a struggle shared by so many new mothers. Taking a leap of faith, she founded piper & mint, an innovative pajama brand designed to help women sleep more comfortably through some of life’s most demanding transitions, including postpartum recovery, menopause and more. Crafted with cooling, sweat-wicking fabric infused with mint, piper & mint pajamas are designed to help pull moisture away from the body and promote more restful sleep when women need it most. As a business owner, Jackie believes she has a responsibility to give back, which is why piper & mint's mission not only supports the women who use its products, but also women around the world. A portion of each sale from piper & mint's supports fertility grants, helping to create meaningful change and inspiring hope one purchase at a time.

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“Education disrupts poverty.” It’s a phrase Arizona Beta VERONICA AGUILAR heard often growing up— and something she’s spent her entire career proving true.

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A proud Arizona native and first-generation college graduate, Veronica knows firsthand what access to education can unlock.

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s vice president of recruitment at Teach For America (TFA) and the founder of Young & Empowered Women, a nonprofit serving more than 250 women across Arizona, Veronica has made it her life’s work to ensure others have access to the same opportunities that shaped her own story. Behind it all is a belief in the power of literacy, human connection and education to change lives. “As a child, I was told education is something no one can take away from you, and that belief shaped everything for me,” Veronica says. As a first-year student at Arizona State University (ASU), Veronica arrived determined to create opportunities for herself and her family. Scholarships helped make that possible, and joining Pi Beta Phi gave her a community that made the largest public university in the United States feel like home. “It gave me a powerful support system while pushing me to grow as a leader,” Veronica says. That growth happened quickly. She immersed herself in leadership opportunities, serving as New Member Class President, Vice President of Communications (now Vice President Community Relations) and eventually, Panhellenic Council president, an experience she credits with honing her public speaking skills, knack for connection and networking abilities. After graduation, Veronica joined TFA as a corps member and taught fourth grade reading at ASU Prep Academy in Phoenix. For a woman who, by her own admission, wasn’t always a strong reader growing up, the role was unexpectedly personal. “Being a teacher not only helped my students discover the joy of reading—it helped me fall in love with reading, too,” Veronica says. She worked with students from under-resourced communities, many facing challenges similar to ones she experienced growing up. The experience aligned with what

she’d already internalized as a Pi Phi: literacy is much more than a skill; it’s a doorway. Years after she taught fourth grade at ASU Prep Academy, Veronica was invited to be the commencement speaker for ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business. Before she walked on stage, she heard someone call out a name she hadn’t heard in years. “I heard someone say, ‘Miss Aguilar?’” Veronica recalls. She turned around and immediately recognized Elije Torres, one of her students at ASU Prep Academy, now a first-generation college graduate. “To be a teacher he remembers—and to remember him and the impact he had on me— that's everything,” Veronica says. “He was the first in his family to graduate, just like I was.” Moments like that continue to fuel her work. While pursuing her Master of Business Administration during the pandemic, Veronica started gathering women she’d mentored over the years for monthly Zoom meetings to talk through career challenges, uncertainty and burnout and offer support. What began as a simple community of 20 women evolved into something much larger. Veronica tapped into her network, inviting high-powered professional women to speak to the group and lead workshops. By the end of 2020, the attendees had one request: They didn’t want the meetings to end.

That grassroots effort eventually became Young & Empowered Women (Y&E), a 501(c)(3) with a formal board, annual conference and a membership where 67% identify as women of color and 60% are first-generation college graduates. The organization is dedicated to professional development and communitybuilding for Arizona women. Mentorship is one of Y&E’s pillars, shaped in part by Veronica’s own experience navigating college and professional life as a firstgeneration student. Her first formal mentor was a sorority alumna who helped guide Veronica through scholarship applications and opportunities she didn’t even know existed at the time. “That kind of guidance changed the trajectory of my life,” Veronica says. Through Y&E, she’s offering the same support to other women, and the results speak for themselves. One in four Y&E members say they’ve negotiated their salary for the first time because of the organization, and nine in ten report growing their professional network. Though she’s received widespread recognition for her work, when asked what drives her, Veronica won’t mention the awards. Instead, it’s clear she sees service as a way of life. “When the work aligns with who you are and what you believe in, it stops feeling like work,” she says. “I hope to be remembered as a convener, an advocate for vulnerable communities and someone who elevates and empowers the voices of others.” pibetaphi.org

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Community Voices features real, honest reflections from you—our sisters. This space is all about sharing your thoughts and perspectives that inspire and resonate across our sisterhood. This summer, we asked: "What's the book that changed your life?" EMMA HAYNES, IOWA BETA

“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans “‘The Correspondent’ helped me realize life is too short not to speak up and soak up every moment!”

KYRA FLATOW, MONTANA ALPHA

“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig “‘The Midnight Library’ follows a woman who finds herself in a magical library between life and death, where she can explore infinite alternative lives based on past regrets. It showed me there will always be ‘what-ifs’ in any life, so what’s the point of letting them ruin the one we’re living now?”

GABRIELA MARTINS, NEW YORK EPSILON

“The Tao of Pooh” by Benjamin Hoff “I picked up ‘The Tao of Pooh’ randomly, but it became one of those books I think about all the time. It uses Pooh—the cartoon bear—to explain Taoist philosophy, and it works. It made me slow down and stop overthinking everything, which, if you know me, is way easier said than done.”

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PARIS PAZ, CALIFORNIA ZETA

“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now” by Meg Jay, PhD “This book made me realize the choices I make in my twenties will shape my future opportunities, relationships and growth. Most importantly, I learned that growth comes through action: falling down, getting back up, trying again and continuing to move forward rather than waiting to have everything perfectly figured out.”

ALEXIS KARWOSKI GEIK, INDIANA DELTA

“Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close” by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman “This book completely reshaped my understanding of the nuances of friendship, making me reflect honestly on how I have succeeded—and failed—to show up for the people I care about. It also introduced me to Shine Theory: a practice of cultivating genuine excitement and support for other women’s successes while refusing to give in to comparison and competition. As the authors say, ‘Women will rise faster, go further, and have more fun if we do it together.’”

MADISON MAHONEY, COLORADO DELTA

“This Is How You Lose the Time War” by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar “This book showed me the true span of love as I watched the two main characters take so much care in the letters they write to each other. They continue to seek each other out throughout the story—they don’t just wait for something to happen—and that is something I have carried with me. This book taught me that to love someone means to sacrifice, and that to sacrifice means to care.” TIFFANY MITCHELL SENN, OHIO THETA

“Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain “As an introvert, I never felt good enough, but reading this book completely changed how I saw myself. While society can often misrepresent what it means to be introverted, there is immense strength in this personality type, and this book helped me realize I was not alone. I am grateful for the inspiration, motivation and self-confidence this book gave me.”

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congratulations, 2025 Award Winners! Every day, Pi Phis are making a difference—in their chapters, on their campuses and in the communities they call home. These awards shine a spotlight on the members, chapters and alumnae clubs whose dedication, leadership and service exemplify the very best of our sisterhood.

Individual Award Winners Amy Burnham Onken Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Campus and Community Leadership Emma Grace Hale, Mississippi Beta Jessie Lickstein, California Zeta

Carol Inge Warren Award for Outstanding AAC Advisor Ramona Kaminskas, Ontario Alpha (advising Ontario Alpha)

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award for Community Service Elizabeth Frame Ellison, Oklahoma Alpha Robin Greenway MacGillivray, California Gamma Mary Revell Rykard, Oklahoma Beta Leslie Pierose Scantling, Idaho Alpha

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award for Professional Achievement Tami Tibbits Fitzgerald, Oklahoma Beta Ana Moran, Arizona Beta Corie White O'Rourke, Oklahoma Alpha Kira Rosenbaum, Michigan Beta Sarah Wright, Illinois Zeta

Chapter Service Award for Outstanding Servant Leadership Ellie Morrisroe, Arizona Beta

Emma Harper Turner Leadership Award Martha Williams Nielson, Kansas Alpha (nominated by the Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club)

Evelyn Peters Kyle Angel Award for Club Service Laura Jarman Farrar, California Eta (nominated by the La Jolla and North San Diego County, California, Alumnae Clubs)

Jean Wirths Scott Leadership Award for Outstanding Change Leadership Ashley Lane, Mississippi Beta

Silver Slipper Award–Excellence of a Chapter Vice President Finance/Housing Cassie Noah, Kentucky Beta

Young Alumna Achievement Award Abbey O’Brien Barrows, South Carolina Alpha (nominated by the Atlanta, Georgia, Alumnae Club)

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Collegiate Award Winners

Alumnae Award Winners

Alabama Beta, University of Alabama

Large Club: Nations Capital – D.C. Alumnae Club Small Club: Chattanooga, Tennessee, Alumnae Club

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Balfour Cup 1st Runner Up Colorado Delta, Colorado School of Mines

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California Epsilon, San Diego State University

Excellence in Community Relations New York Epsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Excellence in Finance/Housing New York Delta, Cornell University

Excellence in Inclusion New York Epsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Excellence in Member Experience

Premier Club

Premier Club 1st Runner Up Large Club: Richardson Plano, Texas, Alumnae Club Small Club: Manchester Area, Connecticut, Alumnae Club

Premier Club 2nd Runner Up Large Club: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Alumnae Club Small Club: Des Moines, Iowa, Alumnae Club

Excellence in Alumnae Engagement Large Club: Atlanta, Georgia, Alumnae Club Small Club: Edmond, Oklahoma, Alumnae Club

Excellence in Community Service (Non-Literacy)

South Carolina Alpha, University of South Carolina

Large Club: Nashville, Tennessee, Alumnae Club Small Club: Glen Ellyn Wheaton, Illinois, Alumnae Club

Excellence in Operations

Excellence in Fun and Friendship

Tennessee Gamma, University of Tennessee

Large Club: Nation’s Capital – D.C. Alumnae Club Small Club: Manchester Area, Connecticut, Alumnae Club

Excellence in Recruitment Ohio Zeta, Miami University

Excellence in Risk Management Illinois Zeta, University of Illinois

Excellence in Alumnae Advisory Committee Arizona Beta, Arizona State University

Excellence in Lifelong Commitment Large Club: Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club Small Club: Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alumnae Club

Excellence in Literacy Initiatives Large Club: Richmond, Virginia, Alumnae Club Small Club: Arrowhead-West Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club pibetaphi.org

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A cup of our custom black tea, Beacon Hill Blend, and long walks outside to unwind!

Whether you love getting swept away in a romance novel or staying up late with a page-turning thriller, book lovers tend to speak the same language. The ideal afternoon often includes a cozy corner and a good book, overflowing shelves feel like home and, for many, the dream of owning a bookstore is always tucked between the pages. For California Alpha MELISSA FOSTER FETTER, this dream became a reality in Beacon Hill Books & Cafe in downtown Boston. After moving to Boston in 2019, Melissa recognized a need for a new kind of bookstore in the community. At 60 years old—with no prior experience in retail, bookselling or the restaurant industry—she took a leap of faith and began building one from the ground up. During the pandemic, Melissa renovated a 19th century, five-story brick townhouse in Beacon Hill’s historic district, transforming it into the warm, welcoming space she had imagined. Beacon Hill Books & Cafe now draws more than 15,000 customers per week and has amassed more than 115,000 followers on social media. Complete with architectural detail, antiques, original artwork and a calming garden, Melissa has carefully curated the space to feel like an extension of her own home—a vision that requires daily

As a child, I read “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame and discovered the pure joy of reading for the first time.

attention to every thoughtful detail. “Our day starts at 7 a.m. when fresh produce is delivered for the cafe, and the booksellers arrive to get the store ready for opening at 8 a.m.,” she says. From sweeping the front steps to turning on every lamp and lighting the store’s signature candle blend—71 Charles—Melissa and her employees shape every part of the bookstore experience.

Though Melissa finds her role as a bookstore owner deeply fulfilling, she describes her day-to-day life as a blur of staff meetings, merchandise design and customer interaction. “People might be surprised at how much work it

Travel! I am seeking every opportunity to better understand the different perspectives and beliefs of people around the world.

is to keep a bookstore running,” she shares. “When we opened, we only had five employees and now have a total of 40 who are so enthusiastic and talented at what they do.” An integral part of any successful bookstore is, of course, the rotating selection of books—a responsibility Melissa and her team don’t take lightly. At Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, shelves are thoughtfully stocked with everything from general fiction and cookbooks to hidden gems waiting to be discovered. But for Melissa, it’s about more than simply filling shelves. She says the team carefully curates each selection with customers in mind, choosing titles that spark curiosity and keep readers coming back for more. Though success can be seen in the sales and foot traffic her bookstore has collected since day one, it's also reflected in the experience Melissa set out to create. Beacon Hill Books & Cafe has become a sanctuary for Bostonians and a destination for travelers seeking peace and inspiration among the company of good books. “I love to see how the space and experience of Beacon Hill Books & Cafe make people so happy,” she says. “As soon as someone steps inside, I just want to see them smile and feel welcomed.”

There’s more to Melissa’s story. Scan the QR code for a glimpse into a week in her life at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe. pibetaphi.org

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very Pi Phi volunteer has a different reason for saying “yes.” For some, it’s an opportunity to be the mentor they once needed as a collegian. For others, it’s a chance to build

community wherever life may take them. Whether serving on a local chapter committee or leading at the international level, volunteers play an important role in creating the experiences that make Pi Phi meaningful. Below, three women with three unique journeys share what inspired them to say “yes” to volunteering. While their paths may look different, they are united by a common purpose: giving back to the sisterhood that has given so much to them.

For New York Epsilon SAPNA RAGHAVAN, volunteering is about helping collegiate members build confidence, navigate challenges and discover what they're capable of accomplishing. As Alumnae Advisory Committee (AAC) Chair for New York Epsilon, she works closely with chapter leaders, offering guidance and support as they develop skills that will serve them well beyond their collegiate years.

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It’s so rewarding to watch the young women I advise grow in their positions and beyond. I look forward to the meetings I have with the Chapter President every week because it’s time I get to dedicate to giving back to a community that has given me so much over the years.

Sisterhood doesn’t end at graduation; for many members, it continues to grow. This was the experience for Florida Epsilon BECKEE PENA EDGE, the Greater Orlando Area, Florida, Alumnae Club President. Local alumnae clubs are where those connections flourish, with alumnae club officers creating the spaces and experiences that bring sisters together. Every luncheon, Founders’ Day celebration and book drive exists because a volunteer chose to give her time so sisterhood could continue to thrive close to home.

I believe volunteering is good for the soul, and serving as an alumnae club officer has been the most enjoyable experience for me. I get to socialize with sisters, attend events and support the mission of Pi Beta Phi. The years in college are just a tiny amount of time in comparison to the number of years you are an alumna, and I want every Pi Phi to stay involved in some way.

Behind every decision that moves Pi Phi forward, there are volunteers who showed up to make it happen. From regional teams to Grand Council, International Officers carry both the weight and the privilege of guiding our sisterhood’s continued growth— shaping policy, supporting chapters and helping ensure Pi Phi remains strong for those who will one day wear the golden arrow themselves. For Region Seven Member Experience Specialist AUBRI TUERO, Utah Alpha, she feels both fulfillment and honor in serving as a leader for our sisterhood.

Volunteering is my way of honoring what Pi Phi has given me— by helping to nurture a community where every woman knows she belongs and has the strength of her sisters behind her. After our volunteer meetings, I leave with a deeper sense of community, a renewed commitment to our sisterhood and a reminder that Pi Phi truly enriches us throughout every season of life.

Service looks different for every sister—whether that means offering support behind the scenes, mentoring collegians, serving on boards or committees or simply participating when life allows. From volunteering at a single event to committing to a years-long leadership role, every skill, passion and unique calling matters. No matter your bandwidth, location or skillset, there is always a place for you.

Scan the QR code or visit pibetaphi.org/volunteer to explore our volunteer opportunities and take your next step today. pibetaphi.org

Through the Years 1885

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As the Fraternity’s official publication since 1885, The Arrow was created “to present matters of value to Pi Beta Phi and represent the worthiest interests of Fraternity women.” The Arrow has evolved in many ways throughout the years—from changes in editorial leadership and design to the addition of color pages and digital storytelling. While early issues relied on chapter and alumnae club Arrow Correspondents to submit news and chapter reports in longhand—which the editor would

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retype on a typewriter and send to the printer for typesetting—today, chapters and clubs submit their stories online. Beyond chapter and club updates, the magazine has become a powerful storytelling vehicle, spotlighting the people, experiences and connections that make Pi Phi unique. Although the format has changed overtime, The Arrow aims to stay true to the magazine’s original purpose: connecting members by sharing stories of leadership and service.

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Honoring our 75-Year Diamond Arrow Members Members of the 1951 New Member class marked an extraordinary milestone this year, celebrating 75 years of sisterhood and joining the Order of the Diamond Arrow. These members carry with them a legacy of connection, impact and enduring Pi Phi Pride. Join us in celebrating this remarkable class and their lasting place in our story. The following members requested certificates to honor 75 years of sisterhood in Pi Beta Phi from May 1, 2025– May 1, 2026.

CHARLOTTE NELSON ALLISON Washington Gamma

SUE TAGGE HUEBSCH Iowa Zeta

ANN REYNOLDS RAKOW Maryland Beta

BARBARA TAYLOR BLOMQUIST Vermont Alpha

ELIZABETH BRINKMAN KARABATSOS Nebraska Beta

JOSEPHINE KOTT REISER Ohio Epsilon

MIRIAM DYE BONHAM Alabama Beta

JOAN MEISEL KEHR Missouri Beta

ELEANOR MOORE RICHTER Ohio Alpha

MARY JANE REINER CHALLMAN Indiana Delta

BILLIE BARNETT KINGSTON Indiana Alpha

GEORGEANNE VARNES RIDDELL Indiana Gamma

BETTY WARD CHANDLER South Dakota Alpha

JOAN BELZ KRAUSE Missouri Beta

SALLY BRITTAIN SAUNDERS Oklahoma Alpha

BETTY SUE ROSS DRAKE Indiana Epsilon

PATTI PATTON LEEMAN Oklahoma Alpha

GENEVIEVE RUFFNER STIRLING D.C. Alpha

MARY KIRKPATRICK ESSL Pennsylvania Gamma

GERALDYNE GRADY MCLAUGHLIN Indiana Gamma

NANCY RAY STRIGGOW Ohio Epsilon

JEAN LANG FIKE Missouri Beta

IRMA HUNCILMAN MORRIS Indiana Beta

SYLVIA OBER WEISHEIT Illinois Alpha

MARY LOU HEATHERLY FURNAS Illinois Zeta

PATRICIA JONES NOLAN Ohio Zeta

MOLLIE NELSON WILLIAMS North Carolina Beta

MARILYN HARTWIG GRANGER Illinois Beta-Delta

NANCY WEBB PARKHILL Illinois Zeta

NANCY MORSBACH WINTER Kansas Alpha

PRISCILLA JOHNS GUNN Missouri Beta

MITZI DEE MEYERS PFLUMM Kansas Beta

JEAN ALMON HOWARD Kansas Alpha

SHIRLEY DAMON PORTOUW Oregon Beta

The Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alumnae Club and Colorado Epsilon Chapter celebrated Founders’ Day this year along with recognizing three Diamond Arrows members. South Dakota Alpha BETTY WARD CHANDLER and North Carolina Beta MOLLIE NELSON WILLIAMS joined in person, and the group recorded a special message for Oregon Beta SHIRLEY DAMON PORTOUW.

“Everywhere I went, I always found an alumnae chapter and would make new friends in the bond of Silver Blue,” shared Betty on her 75 years of membership. “Joining Pi Phi 75 years ago was one of pibetaphi.org 33 the best decisions I ever made.”

Alumnae News ARIZONA

Arrowhead-West Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club The Arrowhead-West Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club celebrated Fraternity Day of Service with Nadaburg Elementary in Wittman, Arizona. Members participated in school assemblies to celebrate “Read Across America Day.” This year, the alumnae club nominated the school for a Pi Beta Phi Literacy Grant, and received a $2,000 grant from First Book® to purchase new books for students. Members from the Arrowhead-West Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club celebrate Fraternity Day of Service at Nadaburg Elementary.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Alumnae Club The Vancouver, British Columbia, Alumnae Club celebrated the 100th birthday of Alberta Alpha ELAINE BROWN WILSON with a tea and cake event. Elaine remains an active member of the club and participated in the club’s annual Champions are Readers® program at a local elementary school. Members from the Vancouver, British Columbia, Alumnae Club celebrate Alberta Alpha ELAINE BROWN WILSON's (seated, far right) 100th birthday with a special Arrow cake.

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Members from the La Jolla, California, Alumnae Club celebrate Founders’ Day with members from California Kappa.

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La Jolla, California, Alumnae Club Every year, members from the La Jolla, California, Alumnae Club join California Kappa collegians from the University of California, San Diego, to celebrate Founders’ Day. This year was extra special as the club honored two new Diamond Arrows for their 75 years of Pi Phi membership. pibetaphi.org

Members from the South Bay, California, Alumnae Club pose with books purchased for Presidents Avenue Elementary with a Pi Beta Phi Literacy Grant. From left: School faculty member, California Omicron DIANA JUAREZ, California Delta RUTH NEEL NOBLE, California Alpha MARY LEAVITT TIFFANY and Washington Alpha MARY PETRICH.

CALIFORNIA

South Bay, California, Alumnae Club Members from the South Bay, California, Alumnae Club were invited to Presidents Avenue Elementary to celebrate the school's Pi Beta Phi Literacy Grant. The grant enabled the school to purchase Spanish language books for its bilingual classes.

CONNECTICUT

Manchester Area, Connecticut, Alumnae Club The Manchester Area, Connecticut, Alumnae Club celebrated Founders’ Day with members from the New Haven, Connecticut, Alumnae Club. The afternoon featured a Cookie Shine and a celebration of three sisters joining the Silver Arrow Society, marking 25 years of friendship and sisterhood. Members from the Manchester Area, Connecticut, Alumnae Club and New Haven, Connecticut, Alumnae Club celebrate Founders’ Day with their families.

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Florida Epsilon Alumna Florida Epsilon BECKEE PENA EDGE traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Council of Autism Service Providers to champion several federal legislative priorities. During her trip, she connected with Senator LISA MURKOWSKI MARTELL, Oregon Gamma, highlighting that the Pi Phi bond is a powerful force for advocacy and leadership. From left: Lisa and Beckee in Washington, D.C., during the 2026 Council of Autism Service Providers.

INDIANA

Indianapolis, Indiana, Alumnae Club The Indianapolis, Indiana, Alumnae Club recently sponsored the alumna initiation of Indiana Beta MALIA MEARS. Malia attended Notre Dame and lives in Zionsville, Indiana. She looks forward to being an active member of the alumnae club. Members from the Indianapolis, Indiana, Alumnae Club celebrate the alumna initiation of Malia at the Indiana Beta Chapter facility. From left: Michigan Epsilon ABBY STONER, Indiana Delta SHANNON O’DONNELL ROSS, Malia and Ohio Eta LEISA EBELING LOWREY.

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Indiana Beta and Indiana Delta Alumnae Indiana Delta and Indiana Beta PRISCILLA DEARMIN CURTIS competed in a ballroom dance competition. Their studio won the 'Best Studio' award at the Hollywood Dance Sport Championships. From left: Priscilla and Julie compete in a ballroom dance competition at the Hollywood Dance Sport Championships.

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Lexington, Kentucky, Alumnae Club The Lexington, Kentucky, Alumnae Club hosted Arrow Ever After, an appetizer social, to honoring the graduating seniors of Kentucky Beta at the University of Kentucky. Twenty graduating seniors enjoyed appetizers and conversation with 12 alumnae members. Members from the Lexington, Kentucky, Alumnae Club host Arrow Ever After, a social event to honor the graduating senior members of Kentucky Beta.

MARYLAND

Baltimore, Maryland, Alumnae Club New York Alpha KAREN KAUFMAN, Virginia Zeta JENNIE WAGNER GRABILL and Illinois Zeta CYNTHIA HORN BURKERT from the Baltimore, Maryland, Alumnae Club spent a Saturday morning volunteering with the Maryland Book Bank, sorting donated books by age and content for distribution to students and teachers at local Title I schools and through the organization's on-site bookstore. From left: Karen, Jennie and Cynthia from the Baltimore, Maryland, Alumnae Club volunteer at the Maryland Book Bank.

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Omaha, Nebraska, Alumnae Club Iowa Gamma ANNE HERRALD CHRISTIANSEN was honored as a “Woman of Distinction” at the Omaha Area Panhellenic Association’s Gathering of the Greeks. Several members from the Omaha, Nebraska, Alumnae Club attended the ceremony to congratulate her. Members from the Omaha, Nebraska, Alumnae Club congratulate Anne (front row, far right) on her Woman of Distinction Award from the Omaha Area Panhellenic Association.

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Edmond, Oklahoma, Alumnae Club Members from the Edmond, Oklahoma, Alumnae Club concluded their spring programming with a Founders’ Day celebration and Cookie Shine. Members from the Edmond, Oklahoma, Alumnae Club celebrate Founders’ Day with a Cookie Shine.

TEXAS

Texas Beta Alumnae Members from Texas Beta member classes of 1974, ‘75 and ‘76 gathered in Dallas for a reunion lunch. While many are members of the Dallas, Texas, Alumnae Club, others traveled from Louisiana, Georgia and California to reconnect. Their second gathering since graduation was such a success that they plan to make it an annual tradition, with another reunion already scheduled for November. Texas Beta members gather for a reunion lunch.

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Seattle, Washington, Alumnae Club The Seattle, Washington, Alumnae Club gathered to support Page Ahead, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting childhood literacy. Organized by Washington Alpha MARGARET SUNDBERG, the table of Pi Phis joined more than 350 community members to celebrate the organization’s impact, and Pi Phi supporters were recognized in the event program. Back row, from left: California XI COCO HART, Virginia Gamma BARBARA GROVER and Margaret. Front row, from left: Illinois Epsilons BRENDA MCCLURE MALLETT and LEA EVENSON SUND.

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From Application to Installation: Establishing Two New Pi Phi Chapters This fall, hundreds of women at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo will step into the first chapter of a new story—becoming the founding class of Pi Beta Phi’s California Pi Chapter. Just one year later, that same sense of possibility will take shape at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) as Pi Phi establishes the Georgia Gamma Chapter.

Different campuses, different communities, one shared beginning.

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While each chapter’s story will be unique, both began with the same question: How do you bring the Pi Phi experience to a new campus?

Why do new chapters matter?

Pi Beta Phi has never stopped growing. Just one year after our founding, the Fraternity installed its first new chapter—setting in motion a tradition of growth that continues today. Every extension opportunity represents more than a new chapter on the map. It's an opportunity to create a community where women can build meaningful friendships, grow as leaders, serve others and find a place to belong.

How does Pi Phi become part of a new campus?

Pi Phi can’t simply decide to establish a chapter on a campus. First, a college or university must invite National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations to participate in the extension process. When a campus decides to add a new NPC organization, member groups not already represented there are invited to explore the opportunity. Before submitting an application, Pi Phi spends time learning about the community through campus visits and alumnae interest surveys. The Fraternity looks for campuses where student life is growing, leadership is thriving and the Panhellenic community is strong and supportive. Just as important is whether a local network of alumnae is in place to help establish and sustain a new chapter. If the fit feels right, Headquarters staff creates an application that reflects both the spirit of Pi Phi and the unique character of the campus

itself. This process is often competitive, with multiple NPC organizations applying for the same opportunity and only one ultimately selected to join the campus community.

How can alumnae help new chapters thrive?

Alumnae play a vital role in helping new chapters take root and thrive. When Pi Phi explores extension opportunities, local alumnae are invited to share insights about the campus and indicate their interest in volunteering. Their perspective helps us better understand the local community and their involvement becomes the foundation for what comes next. For founding members, local alumnae often become some of their first mentors, role models and connections to the broader organization. Whether serving as volunteers, attending events or simply cheering on a new chapter's success, alumnae help create the sense of belonging that makes Pi Phi special.

What’s next for California Pi and Georgia Gamma?

California Pi will become the Fraternity’s 207th installed chapter in Fall 2026. Traveling consultants have already begun meeting Potential New Members and introducing Pi Phi to the campus community. Recruitment for the founding class will begin in September 2026, with plans to celebrate the chapter’s installation in December. At GCSU, preparations are already underway for the establishment of Georgia Gamma in Fall 2027.

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Georgia Gamma @pibetaphigcsu

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Members of Alabama Beta with a check for the Al’s Pals Mentorship Program.

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Alabama Beta, University of Alabama Alabama Beta reached a landmark milestone by establishing an endowment with a $75,000 donation supporting a dedicated workroom at the University of Alabama’s Center for Service and Leadership for the Al’s Pals Mentorship Program. The named space will honor Alabama Beta’s support for the program and will serve as a hub where mentors can provide young students with developmental learning experience and guidance for years to come. The achievement was made possible through the generosity of alumnae, parents and friends who supported Pi Phi events and fundraising efforts, as well as a Local Impact Grant from Pi Beta Phi Foundation—awarded in recognition of the program’s focus on helping students with homework and reading skills.

CALIFORNIA

California Mu, Pepperdine University California Mu MADISON JOHNSON organized Pepperdine University’s inaugural Oncology Symposium at Seaver College. The symposium brought together physicians, researchers, students and community members to explore the latest innovations in cancer care and research. From recruiting speakers and panelists to developing marketing materials and creating opportunities for fellow undergraduates to present their own research, Madison had a hand in nearly every aspect of the event. On the day itself, she moderated a panel of leading oncology experts and presented her own research findings at the conclusion of the program. Her work on the symposium reflects a passion for cancer research that has taken her from Pepperdine’s labs to the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany, and a summer internship at Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. Madison on stage during the Oncology Symposium.

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CALIFORNIA

California Zeta, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Since arriving at UCSB, California Zeta SARINA RABIEE has dedicated more than 60 hours to environmental restoration in the local Goleta, California, area through Your Children’s Trees, a student-run nonprofit organization on campus. She has helped oversee the planting of more than 80 trees at a decommissioned oil terminal and has visited more than 10 elementary schools as part of their Science Nights, teaching young students how everyday choices can help preserve the natural environment around them. Sarina volunteering with Your Children’s Trees.

ILLINOIS

Illinois Zeta, University of Illinois Illinois Zeta JAYMESON BARHAM was named Outstanding President of the Year at the University of Illinois annual Greek Awards. While serving as Chapter President, Jaymeson strengthened the chapter through improved communications, mentorship of her leadership team and new events that brought member classes closer. Since completing her term, she started a new role as Vice President of Operations for the University of Illinois Panhellenic Council, where she continues to serve her campus community. Jaymeson with her award for Outstanding President of the Year at the University of Illinois Greek Awards.

INDIANA

Indiana Beta, Indiana University Members of Indiana Beta qualified for and competed in the 2026 Women’s Little 500 at Indiana University, the largest collegiate bike race in the United States. The race is modeled after the Indianapolis 500, with four-person teams competing around a quarter-mile cinder track at Bill Armstrong Stadium over 100 laps, or 25 miles. Indiana Beta earned their spot in the race by qualifying 17th and represented Pi Phi on one of college athletics’ most wellknown stages. From left: Indiana Betas AVERY BROWN, EVE FORBURGER and ISABEL COLLINS at the Little 500 qualifier. pibetaphi.org

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Gamma, Mississippi State University Mississippi Gamma MEGAN MCKISSICK was selected as one of six undergraduates—out of more than 135 applicants—to present her research at the American Chemical Society’s national conference. Her work focuses on identifying new cosmic molecules that may help scientists better understand the origins of life, research she has been conducting since her sophomore year. Throughout it all, Megan has remained engaged with Pi Phi, serving as Director Community Inclusion and Director Leadership, while also tutoring her sisters in multiple classes. She is the author of three published papers, with two more forthcoming, all before earning her bachelor’s degree. Megan presenting her research at the American Chemical Society’s national conference.

MISSOURI

Missouri Gamma, Drury University Missouri Gamma was named Sorority Chapter of the Year at Drury University’s annual awards ceremony, which recognizes outstanding students and organizations across campus. The chapter was selected in recognition of its philanthropic service and commitment to building lasting connections on campus and throughout the Springfield, Missouri, community. Members of Missouri Gamma after receiving the Chapter of the Year Award.

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NEBRASKA

Nebraska Beta, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Beta AVA GLOVER was inducted into the Innocents Society, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)’s Chancellor’s Senior Honorary—one of the most prestigious student recognitions on campus. Each year, only 13 students are selected university-wide based on academic excellence, leadership and service, making Ava the first Pi Phi in a decade to earn this distinction and one of just two Panhellenic women in this year’s class. As part of her membership of the Innocents Society, Ava will lead a statewide service project, organize a blood drive and engage directly with the UNL Chancellor. Ava after being inducted into the Innocents Society.

NEW YORK

New York Delta, Cornell University New York Delta BRONWYN MCNULTY turned a passion for literacy into something her community can benefit from. With support from the Cornell community and her chapter, she raised more than $2,300 from over 370 donors to purchase, install and stock a Little Free Library® dedicated to children and young adult literature, located in front of the New York Delta Chapter facility. The chapter plans to continue fundraising efforts to keep the library stocked and growing as a long-term resource for the greater Ithaca, New York, community. New York Delta’s Little Free Library outside its chapter facility.

OHIO

Ohio Epsilon, University of Toledo Ohio Epsilon honored the memory of MELISSA HERSTRUM, whose life was tragically taken on the University of Toledo’s campus in 1992, by restoring the garden surrounding her campus memorial. Partnering with Greening UToledo through Service (GUTS), chapter members and local alumnae planted native flowers to thoughtfully refresh the memorial site, which is marked by a bench and a stone with Melissa’s name. Ohio Epsilon hopes the space will continue to serve as a living tribute to Melissa’s legacy, and place of peace and reflection for all who visit. Ohio Epsilon collegians and alumnae at Melissa’s campus memorial. pibetaphi.org

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma Beta, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Beta took home three honors at the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Greek Awards Banquet, including the Zelma Patchin Award, which recognizes the most outstanding Panhellenic chapter at OSU. The chapter also received the Membership Development Award and the Social Justice Program of the Year Award for a book drive benefitting a local children’s hospital. Adding to the celebration, Chapter President MACKENZIE CAPAGES was named Panhellenic Member of the Year in recognition of her leadership, scholarship and service to the OSU community. Oklahoma Betas after OSU’s Greek Awards Banquet.

OREGON

Oregon Alpha, University of Oregon Oregon Alpha was awarded a $2,000 Pi Beta Phi Literacy Grant to support Willamette Leadership Academy, a local charter school serving students in grades six through 12. The grant was used to purchase more than 250 books from the First Book® Marketplace, helping the school establish a fully stocked, standalone library that limited funding had previously made out of reach. Bottom row, from left: Oregon Alphas CATHERINE CARROLL, LOLA YEH, LEYNA VENZKE and ABBY PAYNE pose with students from Willamette Leadership Academy.

ONTARIO

Ontario Beta, Western University Ontario Beta made an impact both on campus and in the broader London, Ontario, community through two service initiatives. As part of Fraternity Day of Service, the chapter organized a school supply drive benefitting the Thames Valley District School Board, collecting enough materials to support nearly 100 elementary school students. The chapter also participated in Western University’s Relay for Life, raising just under $2,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and placing among the top 10 fundraising teams on campus. Members of Ontario Beta at Western University’s Relay for Life event.

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PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Zeta, Washington & Jefferson College Pennsylvania Zeta launched a new campus philanthropy event this spring to benefit Pi Beta Phi’s Read > Lead > Achieve® initiatives. The inaugural Halo Games invited students to compete in field day and relay-style competitions, drawing a strong turnout for its first year. The chapter plans to continue the event alongside its fall philanthropy, Arrowbands, to expand its philanthropic impact.

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Beta, Clemson University South Carolina Beta hosted its first annual Bark for Books event, inviting fellow Clemson students to pet shelter puppies from the Oconee Humane Society while raising funds for Read > Lead > Achieve literacy initiatives. The event was part of a week-long spring philanthropy push that also included a lemonade stand and a virtual fundraising challenge. Together, the week’s efforts raised more than $5,000 for The Literacy Fund at Pi Beta Phi Foundation. From left: South Carolina Betas SOFIA MAGE and KYLIE WILSON at the Bark for Books event.

WASHINGTON

Washington Alpha, University of Washington Washington Alpha MIMI CAMPBELL spent the past year serving as one of the official handlers for Dubs, the University of Washington’s beloved live husky mascot. In this volunteer role, she supports Dubs at football games, campus events and community appearances throughout Seattle, experiencing university life in a way few students get to. Mimi plans to continue as a Dubs handler through graduation and is grateful for the opportunity to combine school spirit, community and her love for animals in a unique role. Mimi and Dubs at a University of Washington football game.

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In Memoriam

We remember the Pi Phi sisters wo have passed away and honor the lasting impact they made on our sisterhood. This list reflects notification by public obituary received at Pi Beta Phi Headquarters between February 1 and May 31, 2026. Obituaries may be submitted at pibetaphi.org/in-memoriam. Memorial gifts made to our Foundation are a lasting way to honor the memory of a Pi Phi sister. If you’d like to make a memorial gift, please call our Foundation at 636-256-1357 or visit pibetaphi.org/give.

ALABAMA BETA Nancy Meyer Handley, 1964 Beverly Blackwell Loper, 1954

FLORIDA BETA Mary Finley Drier, 1956 June Browder Merritt, 1953

ALABAMA GAMMA Dalene Dubois Bradford, 1967

GEORGIA ALPHA Laura Allen Bouldin, 1970

ALBERTA ALPHA Jean Hunter Bolger, 1951 Joan Williams Harvie, 1951

IDAHO ALPHA Mary Farrell Hoioos, 1954

ARKANSAS ALPHA Charlotte Cooley Anthony, 1968 Patricia Bigger Bell, 1955 Martha Cook Cooley, 1960 Evelyn Summers McCune, 1955 Nancy McNair, 1966 Ann Adams Rhodes, 1943 ARKANSAS BETA Betsy Daniel Gray, 1963 CALIFORNIA BETA Winifred Woodward Broe, 1949 Grace Herrington Richard, 1954 Barbara Koons Weber, 1966 CALIFORNIA DELTA Barbara Anderson Blake, 1946 CALIFORNIA EPSILON Virginia Hett Eschner, 1951 Marilyn Meitner Johnston, 1949 CALIFORNIA ZETA Sarah Renke Churchill, 1993 COLORADO ALPHA Virginia Weissinger Grant, 1953 Charlotte Bredberg Wolfe, 1954 CONNECTICUT ALPHA Kathleen Thomas Barrett, 1956 Beverly Ruck Kearns, 1958 Jean Willever Renzi, 1956 FLORIDA ALPHA Dianne Ratterree Dixon, 1954 Martha Farrington Grant, 1963

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ILLINOIS ALPHA Dorothy Kern Behnke, 1947 Marlene Pierce Gregor, 1950 affiliated Illinois Zeta ILLINOIS EPSILON Barbara Kahlenberg Walsh, 1954 Barbara Brauer Werner, 1960 ILLINOIS THETA Mary Weglarz Maggio, 1955 ILLINOIS ZETA Margery Tompkins Welch, 1949 INDIANA BETA Lynda Young Humphrey, 1954 affiliated Illinois Zeta INDIANA DELTA Ila Reeve Badger, 1958 Martha Gronenberg Gutmann, 1956 Deborah Klaser Stewart, 1972 INDIANA EPSILON Nancy Boyd Costin, 1951 Marilee Lidikay McCallister, 1954 Martha Honan Parr, 1944 Shirley Newcomer Young, 1950 INDIANA GAMMA Patricia Fricke Hull, 1950 Judy Gray Ochs, 1959 INDIANA ZETA Laura Sherpetosky Lutsch, 1954 Mischon Stigleman Ramey, 1984 IOWA ALPHA Doris Leiter Baumgras, 1949 Jonquil Kessel, 2002

IOWA BETA Lorna Miller LeRoy, 1951 IOWA GAMMA Denise Handorf Kemp, 1993 Claire Stark Micheel, 1948 IOWA ZETA Mary Sayre Abel, 1946 Mary Case Calhoun, 1959 KANSAS ALPHA Constance McGuire Curran, 1978 Helen Persson Hall, 1950 Margery Null Jenkins, 1953 Anne MacLaughlin Jones, 1952 KANSAS BETA Judith Reid Gigstad, 1960 Wendy Hudson, 1998 Diane Alexander Lowe, 1949 Jancy Campbell Pettit, 1972 Beverly Cloyes Snowden, 1957 Mary Snider Whitney, 1960 KENTUCKY ALPHA Marcia Dering Murphy, 1959 KENTUCKY BETA Barbara Lamkin Fitzner, 1970 LOUISIANA BETA Barbara Sperry Bearden, 1956 Sharen McClanahan Hart, 1961 Carolyn Cherry Moore, 1960 Sandra Vennard Stroman, 1963 MAINE ALPHA Bonny Brown, 1958 Renee Lapointe, 2022 Marjorie Wylde Shortall, 1949 Ada Hersey Sloane, 1962 MANITOBA ALPHA Diane Gill Jankiewicz, 1974 Tannis Thorlakson Richardson, 1945 MASSACHUSETTS BETA Marie Quirk Cocca, 1953

MICHIGAN ALPHA Dorothy Collins Swanson, 1958 MICHIGAN BETA Barbara Riggs Knapp, 1949 Sarah Edwards Rueter, 1947 MINNESOTA ALPHA Betty Jane Gammel Havens, 1948 Mary Kileen Orme, 1952 Gloria Stone Walsh, 1955 MISSISSIPPI ALPHA Lina Allen Beall, 1973 MISSISSIPPI BETA Nora Stevens Harvey, 1966 MISSOURI ALPHA Connie Grogger Pugh, 1959 MISSOURI GAMMA Lisa Simmons Obermeyer-Gotch, 1979 Fay Vandivort Ollis, 1953 affiliated Arkansas Alpha MONTANA ALPHA Anna Zweck Boberg, 1961 Diana Kaercher, 1968 Pat Kendley Morton, 1949 Lesli Ross Satchell, 1988 Laura Ward Thomson, 1954 NEBRASKA BETA Michele Drew Gleason, 1961 Nancy Campbell Hammond, 1956 Jean Hunter Jacobson, 1959 Kay McKibben Rubendall, 1960 NEW MEXICO ALPHA Anne McMordie Barlow, 1954 Carolyn Evans Dill, 1956 Edith Williams Milbank, 1957 NEW MEXICO BETA Mary Shannon Ludwig, 1973 NEW YORK ALPHA Pauline Ambrister Pietz, 1953 NEW YORK DELTA Janet Booth Anderson, 1953 Ann Eaton, 1952 Jane Wakeley Johnson, 1953 Enid Spangenberger Miles, 1951 NEW YORK GAMMA Janice Grider McGoldrick, 1950 NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA Eleanor Saunders Morris, 1953 NORTH DAKOTA ALPHA Kathleen C M. Kirsch Fleck, 1956 Virginia Kuntz Johnson, 1961 Janet Richards Sausker, 1958 OHIO ALPHA Carolyn Gilmore, 1957 Judith Callahan Zelazny, 1959

OHIO BETA Angela Gervais, 1969 Janet Ellis Goff, 1961 Nancy Reese Hertel, 1957 Joan Maginniss Lewerenz, 1957 Joan Harder Smith, 1952 OHIO DELTA Mary King Bachmann, 1956 Tomsa Stewart Haas, 1953 OHIO EPSILON Judith Moore Hard, 1960 Anne Lindsay Long, 1953 Joan Jackson Tomczak, 1959 OHIO ETA Carol Heinze Hansen, 1961 Susan Johnson May, 1954 Jane Hodgson Stuart, 1954 OHIO ZETA Corinne Crabill Broad, 1959 Barbara Martin, 1966 Margaret Martin, 1950 OKLAHOMA ALPHA Wanda Bircket Firestone, 1955 Anne Houck Harbin, 1957 OKLAHOMA BETA Wanda Vaughan Hancock, 1955 OREGON ALPHA Jean Kendall Baumgardner, 1941 Mary Ede Briles, 1957 Sally Godbolt Conover, 1942 Sally Mueller Kent, 1947 Joan Carr Kirk, 1948 affiliated Califronia Zeta Patricia Palmer McDonald, 1956 Laurel Shanafelt Powell, 1945 Judith Franklin Spannagel, 1960 Patricia Perlich Vitkus, 1960 OREGON BETA Pat Mumford Bunnage, 1949 Barbara Keudell Eaton, 1959 Susan Thompson Goodman, 1967 Barbara Fessler Stabler, 1950 PENNSYLVANIA EPSILON Linda Tanzola Hogan, 1961 PENNSYLVANIA GAMMA Susan Greenawalt Frey, 1967 SOUTH CAROLINA ALPHA Ruth Edmonds Edmunds, 1956 SOUTH DAKOTA ALPHA Nell Williams Luce, 1959 Mary Spaulding Sams, 1957

TENNESSEE DELTA Paige Pettit Orians, 1966 TENNESSEE GAMMA Judy Davis Biddle, 1955 Madge Murray Mounger, 1958 TEXAS ALPHA Kathleen Kimbro Cline, 1955 Amy Shepard Hoffman Noe, 1983 TEXAS BETA Molly Allen, 1971 Peggy Seay Allison, 1983 Sydney Shumate Atkins, 1951 Mildred Ford Saunders, 1947 TEXAS GAMMA Nancy Chastain Cavazos, 1953 Deana McNeil Jones, 1960 Donna Lovelace, 1985 Jane Jipp White, 1953 TEXAS ZETA Betty Shelton Bracken, 1977 Elaine McKay Harman, 1977 UTAH ALPHA Pamela Kesler Bollow, 1961 Georgia Losse Covey, 1962 Karen Cox Macfarlane, 1957 Carole Robinson MacLeod, 1956 Helen Wagstaff Paul, 1955 VERMONT BETA Margaret Waterman Mays, 1961 VIRGINIA ALPHA Carolyn Cole Sanders, 1950 WASHINGTON ALPHA Kari Anderson, 1976 Marcia Marr Bianchi, 1955 Janice Kinnune Hillesland, 1955 Janet Dailey Law, 1954 Patricia Batchelder Melrose, 1943 WASHINGTON BETA Marilyn Mead McDevitt, 1964 WISCONSIN ALPHA Elizabeth Edler Williams, 1950 WISCONSIN BETA Joanne Foote Barber, 1950 M. Russell Walters, 1953 WISCONSIN GAMMA Margaret Saecker Eldred, 1947 affiliated New York Delta WYOMING ALPHA Isabella Roedel Bull, 1952 Kay Hirsig Picard, 1952

TENNESSEE ALPHA Marcia Crowe Black, 1966 TENNESSEE BETA Joan Askew Stevenson, 1953 pibetaphi.org

Officer Directory OFFICERS EMERITA Grand President Emerita - Sarah “Sis” Mullis, South Carolina Alpha Grand Vice President Emerita - Carol Inge Warren, North Carolina Beta

Kathy Pizzetta Springer, Mississippi Alpha Ex-Officio, Fraternity Grand Vice President Alumnae - Beth Torres, Illinois Zeta Ex-Officio, FHC President - Emory McGinnis Eison, Mississippi Beta

Risk Management Specialist - Jennifer Green Hall, Pennsylvania Theta Member Experience Specialist - Noelle Papilla, Wisconsin Delta Finance/Housing Specialist - Debra Zimbler, Connecticut Alpha Community Relations Specialist - Veronica Milliken Boggs, West Virginia Alpha Recruitment Specialist - Haley Burns Hodges, Utah Alpha Inclusion Specialist - Semrin Aleckson Gillespie, Virginia Iota

Community Relations Specialist - Kaitlyn Saterfield, Illinois Eta Recruitment Specialist - Kay Gray Forbes, West Virginia Alpha Inclusion Specialist - Amber Maiberger, Illinois Eta

REGION FOUR TEAM Alumnae Engagement Director - Laurel Ricketts Klinge, Missouri Gamma Collegiate Regional Director - Rachael Tully, Virginia Zeta PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS Operations Specialist FRATERNITY HOUSING Jo Ann Minor Roderick, - Jamie Baroff-Thompson, CORPORATION BOARD Oklahoma Beta Tennessee Delta OF DIRECTORS Emily Russel Tarr, Texas Beta Risk Management Specialist President - Emory McGinnis Eison, Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta - Jamie Shuster Godfrey, Mississippi Beta Paula Pace Shepherd, North Carolina Alpha Secretary - Natalie Mayo Deak, Texas Epsilon Member Experience Specialist North Carolina Alpha Marla Neely Wulf, Kansas Beta - Cindy Corday Pajak, Lisa Gamel Scott, Colorado Alpha Treasurer - Elizabeth Van Florida Epsilon Buren Kiss, Iowa Gamma Finance/Housing Specialist GRAND COUNCIL REGION TWO TEAM Member - Catherine Roosevelt - Sande Schweier, Grand President - Jenn PlagmanAlumnae Engagement Director McCluskey, Michigan Beta Oregon Gamma Galvin, Iowa Gamma - Dana Reilly, Florida Zeta Ex-Officio, Fraternity Grand Community Relations Specialist Grand Vice President Collegians Collegiate Regional Director - Julia Vice President Finance/ - Lidia Salvaggio, - Greer Horne, Virginia Zeta Furtaw, Michigan Gamma Housing - Lisa Gamel Scott, Michigan Epsilon Grand Vice President Alumnae Operations Specialist Colorado Alpha Recruitment Specialist - Beth Torres, Illinois Zeta - Jessica Kowalkowski, - Jennifer Bailey, SPECIALTY DIRECTORS Grand Vice President Michigan Gamma Michigan Epsilon Director Alumnae Finance/Housing- Lisa Risk Management Specialist Inclusion Specialist - Alicia Middleton Stephens, Gamel Scott, Colorado Alpha - Erin Davis, Michigan Epsilon Rachael Holman, Ph.D., North Carolina Alpha Grand Vice President Inclusion Member Experience Specialist Mississippi Alpha Director Chapter Support Laura /Community Relations - Tara Mack Lavis, Clough Redmond, Ohio Eta Melissa Malone Colvin, REGION FIVE TEAM New Jersey Alpha Director Community Relations Virginia Theta Alumnae Engagement Director Finance/Housing Specialist - Jen Mandeville, Grand Vice President - Ann Wear Wiley, Iowa Gamma - Lori Duncan Montiverdi, Virginia Theta Fraternity Growth - Amy Collegiate Regional Director West Virginia Alpha Director Diversity, Equity and Lorenzen Southerland, - Brooke Avila, Iowa Beta Community Relations Specialist Inclusion - Tessa Betz Ripka, South Dakota Alpha Operations Specialist - Bianka Bargmann, Michigan Alpha Grand Vice President Member - Michelle Nutting, Illinois Alpha Ontario Alpha Director Finance/Housing Experience - Molly HarrisRecruitment Specialist - Kimberly Risk Management Specialist - Brenda Balkunas Wirth, Stevens, Mississippi Beta - Emily Carney Harriott, Crowe, Kentucky Beta Wisconsin Alpha Arizona Beta Inclusion Specialist - Mikayla FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Director Member Experience Member Experience Specialist Briskey, Michigan Alpha President - Michael Bettin, - Stephanie Shadwick, - Staci Moss Wekenborg, Utah Alpha REGION THREE TEAM Missouri Gamma Oklahoma Beta Secretary - Connell Sullivan Director Operations - Marie Metke Alumnae Engagement Director Finance/Housing Specialist Branan, California Gamma - Morgan Riley Sexton, Westom, Oregon Gamma Andrea Hefty Lindquist, Vice President Development Kentucky Gamma Director Recruitment - Karli Pep Iowa Gamma - Alison Veit Heafitz, Collegiate Regional Director Hansen, Colorado Gamma Community Relations Specialist Illinois Zeta - Emily Beck Wood, Director Risk Management - Graye Farnum Dierickx, Vice President Finance Pennsylvania Theta - Toni Cerino, Virginia Delta Iowa Gamma - Donna Butterworth, Operations Specialist Recruitment Specialist - Katie REGION ONE TEAM Virginia Eta - Lacey Morrison Avioli, Knoll Mott, Iowa Gamma Alumnae Engagement Director Trustees - Carol Calkins, Mississippi Gamma Inclusion Specialist - Tessa Kohler, Monica Watt Elms, Louisiana Beta; Risk Management Specialist Wisconsin Delta Michigan Gamma Kim Barger Durand, - Katie Todd, New York Epsilon Collegiate Regional Director Oregon Alpha; REGION SIX TEAM Member Experience Specialist - Alison Pilgrim, Kathleen Meriano, - Krista Searle, Alberta Alpha Alumnae Engagement Director South Dakota Alpha New York Eta; - Tracy Gilbreath Fenter, Finance/Housing Specialist Operations Specialist - Kathryn Barbra Boyen Littrell, Texas Gamma - Kelly Zudycki Perry, Bills Gerrity, Indiana Zeta Oregon Gamma; Illinois Zeta

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Collegiate Regional Director - Lise Recruitment Specialist - Taylor Diversity, Equity and Inclusion NPC RFM Specialists Byars George, Missouri Beta Schafer Lincoln, Advisory Committee - Amanda Reid Austin, Operations Specialist - Melissa Kentucky Alpha Members - Mackenzie Michigan Alpha; Denning Perez, Michigan Beta Inclusion Specialist - Meredith Gatti; Carla Hashley, Rae Wohlhueter Maier, Risk Management Specialist Alvarado, Indiana Gamma Michigan Epsilon; Kentucky Beta; Casey Talbot - Carmen Felder, Jennifer Mandeville, Virginia VanEpps, New York Eta; REGION NINE TEAM Oklahoma Alpha Theta; Melissa Azar Nagus, Carol Inge Warren, North Alumnae Engagement Director Member Experience Specialist Missouri Alpha; Stephanie Carolina Beta - Jody Morse Al-Saigh, - Dorothy Ruoff, Shadwick, Missouri Gamma; NPC Area Advisors - Oriana New York Alpha Montana Alpha Teresia Williams Bertucci, Ontario Gamma; Collegiate Regional Director Finance/Housing Specialist Historian - Fran DeSimone Becque, Jamie Burke, Alabama Beta; - Monica Diaz-Greco, - Amanda Rychtanek Hanus, New York Alpha Kathi Caldwell Kleinman, Ontario Alpha Indiana Theta Holt House Committee Arizona Alpha; Rae Operations Specialist - Kristin Community Relations Specialist - Fran DeSimone Becque, Wohlhueter Maier, Kentucky Zemke, New York Eta - Katherine Benson Naeher, New York Alpha; Stephanie Beta; Kelly Zudycki Perry, Risk Management Specialist Oklahoma Beta Shadwick, Missouri Gamma; Illinois Zeta; Malia Pruyn, - Tara Abbott Davis, Recruitment Specialist - Brittany Denise Pierce Turnbull, Nevada Alpha; Carol Inge Arizona Alpha White Doty, Mississippi Gamma Illinois Alpha Warren, North Carolina Beta; Member Experience Specialist Inclusion Specialist - D’Ann Dublin Leadership Development Officer Kaitlin Wiltshire, Alabama - Ashton Turberville Riemer, Texas Beta - Lisa Masters, Georgia Alpha Beta; Olivia Yarbrough, McDonald, Mississippi Alpha Leadership and Nominating Alabama Beta REGION SEVEN TEAM Finance/Housing Specialist Committee Chair - Nadia Parliamentarian - Margie Borges, Alumnae Engagement Director - Debbie Wang, New York Zeta Husbands Smid, Nebraska Gamma - Marnie Lee, Alberta Alpha Community Relations Specialist Ontario Alpha Collegiate Regional Director - Perry Harrington, FOUNDATION COMMITTEE Leadership and Nominating - Lis Mayer Garcia, South Carolina Alpha CHAIRS Committee - Jessie Ashton Nevada Alpha Recruitment Specialist- Nicole Reed, Alabama Beta; Maggie Foundation Governance and Operations Specialist Johnson, Colorado Epsilon Nominating Committee Ibrahim-Taney, Kentucky - Kyra Flatow, Montana Alpha Inclusion Specialist - Elizabeth Chair - Kim Barger Durand, Alpha; Michelle Hinkley Risk Management Specialist Rountree Zaebst, Oregon Alpha Billard, Michigan Gamma; - Jamie Burke, Alabama Beta Michigan Beta Jessica Chavez, New Mexico Foundation Investment Committee Member Experience Specialist Chair - Danielle Thorsen, Alpha; Lisa Rede Roman, APPOINTED OFFICERS - Aubri Tuero, Utah Alpha Virginia Zeta New Mexico Beta; Paula Pace Alumnae Club Support Officers Finance/Housing Specialist Foundation Finance Committee Shepherd, Texas Epsilon; Kristi - Peggie Schiller DiFalco, - Nicolette Kothe, Chair - Kathy Wager Sprague, Hanlon Marsh, Illinois Zeta; Michigan Beta; Laurel Ricketts Delaware Alpha Alabama Gamma Lori Poveromo Haight, Klinge, Missouri Gamma; Community Relations Specialist Foundation Development Virginia Eta Suzanne Smulsky, - Emma Lanham, Committee Chair - Kathleen Legislative Committee Chair Michigan Beta Colorado Gamma Meriano, New York Eta Penny Proctor, Archivist - Fran DeSimone Becque, Recruitment Specialist Foundation Stewardship Michigan Alpha New York Alpha - Melissa Bockhold-Hack, Committee Chair Legislative Committee Members Arrow in the Arctic Committee Indiana Alpha - Leslie Magnus, - Laurel Ricketts Klinge, Chair - Jennifer Mandeville, Inclusion Specialist - Julie Larsen, New Jersey Alpha Missouri Gamma; 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