COMPASS

Theta Phi Alpha is a national women’s fraternity, founded in 1912 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and reveres as its Founders: Amelia McSweeney, Mildred Connely, May C. Ryan, Selma Gilday, Camilla Ryan Sutherland, Helen Ryan Quinlan, Katrina Caughey Ward, Dorothy Caughey Phalan, Otilia Leuchtweis O’Hara, and Eva Stroh Bauer Everson.

The Grand Council of Theta Phi Alpha 2022-2024

• Kristin Windeshausen Henkenius, AP –National President

• Jessica Holthaus Ballman, E – National Vice President-Collegians

• Ainsley Robson, AT – National Vice President-Alumnae

• Kristin Mauer Rodriguez, BA – National Vice President-Extension

• Candice Redmond Bender, BL – National Vice President-Programming

• Lisa Mottern Grace, BR – National Executive Secretary

• Katie Evans, AN – National Treasurer

Submission Deadlines for The Compass

Fall - June 15 // Spring - December 15

Compass Reports for chapters and emerging chapters are due via the Officer Portal on June 15 and December 15. All other submissions to The Compass, such as Between Sisters and feature article ideas, are accepted at any time of year by emailing compass@thetaphialpha.org.

The Compass is dedicated to publishing educational material pertinent to the membership of Theta Phi Alpha in collegiate chapters, alumnae associations, and to individual members.

Send address changes, vital statistics, in memoriam, and Fraternity business correspondence to the National Office.

Theta Phi Alpha National Office

27025 Knickerbocker Road Bay Village, Ohio 44140-2300

(440) 899-9282

ThetaPhiNO@thetaphialpha.org

I am very inspired by the women mentioned in this issue. They have caused me reflect on what Theta Phi Alpha has given me, how she has inspired me, and what it means to have appreciation for the Fraternity. Living or deceased, there have been sisters in our lives who have done the same for many of us.

the Editor

I am looking forward to highlighting many more women who encourage us, inspire us, and challenge us in future issues.

For now, please enjoy reading about Nathali’s story about her journey and struggle with endometriosis. We can all relate to her struggle, regardless of what diagnosis or disease we have faced. Thank you, Nathali, for sharing your story!

Please continue to share this magazine with those sisters who may not have received it. Please encourage them to update their contact information in the membership portal so that more sisters can read The Compass!

Happy reading!

Lauren Svec Gallo Editor-in-Chief

IN THIS ISSUE:

Senior Editorial Team

Lauren Svec Gallo, BB, Editor-in-Chief

Lisa Mottern Grace, BR, National Executive Secretary

Jennifer King, Director of Communications

Writing and Editing Team

Karen Jenkins Rubican, AΣ

Kathryn Owsianiecki

Hartmann, GI, Executive Director

Contributors

Kathleen Sullivan, AG

Nathali Zamora, GP

Design

Meredith Federle