Krystal Clark
Director for the Office of Student Leadership Development, Vanderbilt University
What do you think is the most important thing for a Panhellenic Officer to keep in mind at the beginning of her term?
Operate from a place of grace and not perfection. Perfection is not a thing to pursue. The goal is to always do YOUR best and to understand that your best changes from day to day and even moment to moment. You will make mistakes. Ask for help.
Patty Gesell
NPC College Panhellenics Committee chairman
What do you think is most important for a Panhellenic officer to keep in mind at the beginning of her term?
This can be a wonderful experience if you are willing to embrace the NPC philosophy, establish relationships and trust with other CPH officers and delegates, work for the common good and lead by example.
Julie Johnson
NPC delegate, former NPC Panhellenics chairman and former national president of Kappa Delta Sorority
Being an advocate, positive role model and resource for the sorority experience has been a part of me since college. I had an incredible undergraduate experience, and I greatly appreciated the opportunities and skills my membership gave me. I knew that I wanted to "give back," so I began volunteering in grad school at the local level on a house corporation and then served as a chapter advisor. From there I was asked to serve as a national officer/volunteer, and I am now in my 30th year of serving on the national level.
Carole Jones
NPC vice chairman
As an undergraduate member, I learned that being a member of a sorority extended beyond my college days, and as an alumna, I have been committed to continuing my fraternal journey. While I continue to enjoy the special bond that exists between my Alpha Omicron Pi sisters, I have also developed special relationships with sisters who span several generations and come from sister sororities. We are all dedicated to the ideals of character, integrity and loyalty.
Kyle Pendleton
Senior director of harm reduction and education, Zeta Tau Alpha
My chapter at Ohio State was closed several years after I graduated. When the chapter was recolonized in 2011, I served as the chapter advisor and oversaw the first initiation of the new chapter members and advised the group through the chartering. Last year, the chapter was one of five that received the Pyramid of Excellence, the highest collegiate chapter award in Delta Sigma Phi. This is the first Pyramid in the chapter’s history. I am so lucky to have gotten to work with them.
Justine Rosenberg
Gift officer, Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
"Why sorority?" If someone asked you that, what would be your answer?
I am genuinely a better version of myself because of my sorority experience–because I am a Panhellenic woman. I am proud to be in outstanding company of leading women in their fields, who I wholeheartedly believe will inspire me throughout my life. The Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega says it best, “to see and appreciate all that is noble in another, be her badge what it may,” as Panhellenic women are the ones, in many ways, changing the world for the better.
Corre Stegall
The most exciting thing about the CPA is the opportunity to interact with so many outstanding young leaders who are dedicated to the excellence of sorority. These young women have made a wonderful decision to work for the betterment of not only their own sorority, but for the success and growth of all the sororities on their campus. That takes a great deal of insight, and it’s inspiring and energizing for me to have a part in working with them…they’re such fun!
Corin Wallace
Director of Experience Design, Mavenly + Co.
Speaker and Communications Consultant, Red Frame Communications
I've had many magical moments, from watching my cousin select my organization to seeing the creeds of many organizations expressed at programs like UIFI. Most of my favorites involve an "a-ha moment" for a member: the clear realization that this experience is rooted in personal development and support. I love seeing young men and women realize that because of their fraternal experience, they are a little less alone.
