Monday, October 19, 2015

Meet the Executive Committee: Donna Chereck, Advocacy chairman 2015-17


Donna Chereck is the 2015-17 Advocacy chairman. The Advocacy chairman is responsible for discerning and assessing issues on which an NPC stance is needed. As chairman she will prepare and recommend appropriate statements and strategies as well as courses of actions for consideration by the NPC Board of Directors.

About Donna: Donna is from Dallas and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a focus in speech education and history. Donna has served as the national president of Alpha Chi Omega and on its foundation board of trustees. She has also served as the chairman of the ForNow/Forever Campaign, which raised $10.7 million to support Alpha Chi Omega education and leadership initiatives. Donna is an only child but does have three children and a small dog named Scarlett Rose.

What do you enjoy most about working for NPC? The relationships ¾ the building of relationships with Panhellenic sisters, collegians, alumnae and university officials as we strive to promote the work of sororities to empower women

If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be? I would complete the development and implementation of a sustainable plan of communication and assessment that will educate and help ensure support of the national leadership of each of NPC’s 26 member organizations for the advocacy objectives that promote the sorority experience for women of all ages.

What is something you do every day? I enjoy a quiet time with coffee and the newspaper and purposely thinking about all the people and things for which I am grateful.

What are you most passionate about? Promoting domestic violence awareness ¾ supporting victims of domestic/relationship abuse and putting an end to the abuse of women

Favorite book, show or artist? My favorite book is “The Shell Seekers” by Rosamunde Pilcher.

What's your biggest pet peeve? Loud cell phone conversations in public, closely followed by texting and driving

What have you gained by being a member of a sorority? My membership in Alpha Chi Omega has shaped the woman I am today through the ongoing opportunities I have been provided in the areas of leadership, academic excellence, philanthropy and lifelong friendships with outstanding women.

How would your friends and family describe you in three words? Determined, enthusiastic and trustworthy

Fun fact: I lived in England for two years, which was the catalyst for my love of travel and adventure.