Real. Strong. Women.
By Lynne Herndon (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama) Empowered women empower women! I absolutely love this powerful phrase and believe wholeheartedly that it embodies the impact of our Alpha Chi Omega sisterhood. There is no doubt that more and more women across the country are board chairs, CEOs, major donors and critical community impact […]
A Day of Giving letter to our sisters Empowered women empower women. It’s a phrase we hear so often today and one many of us would use to describe our Alpha Chi Omega experience. As Alpha Chi Omegas, we are empowered women and we empower women, but what exactly does this mean? The dictionary definition […]
As we reflect on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, our Panhellenic sister (Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, Cornell University), in September of 2020, it is important to consider her approach to leadership through healthy relationships and mutual respect: “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will […]
By Jessie Finocchiaro (Beta Omicron, Florida Southern College) Life is wild right now. You might have started college with a career path in mind, and considering recent events, that career might not exist in its previous form anymore. Many of us tend to plan our lives ahead of us; something about a five-year plan gives […]
By: Alyssa Anderson (Nu, University of Colorado) This year has sparked change across the globe, causing us to think differently about how we connect, how we work and how we engage in our communities. As we consider how to be a part of positive change while furthering an inclusive Real. Strong. Women.® Experience, it is […]
In this time of uncertainty, there’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope – that together we can do extraordinary things. Over the past several months, the world has been coming together to help out, give back and heal. Whether that’s through donations, celebrating essential workers or reaching out to a neighbor in need, generosity […]
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Samantha Piovesan (Zeta Psi, Loyola University New Orleans) After navigating an autism diagnosis with her son Gabe, Samantha has become an autism acceptance advocate and founded her own nonprofit, Gabe’s Friends, to help other families with a child […]
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Tami Norris (Beta Omega, The University of Toledo) Tami has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and trainer in computer application, workforce readiness and industrial work – and she’s using that experience to volunteer with […]
An interview conducted by Becca Berkey (Alpha Chi, Butler University) As a leader within her own community as the director of community-engaged teaching & research at Northeastern University, Becca Berkey, an Alpha Chi Omega volunteer leadership development specialist, shares the impact of civic engagement by interviewing her friend and colleague, Stephanie King. Stephanie serves as […]
Every year during the month of October, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation celebrates Founders’ Day Challenge, a fundraising campaign that supports priority Alpha Chi Omega programs and helps create opportunities for our sisters to be real, strong women leaders and changemakers. While the look and feel of Founders’ Day Challenge has changed over the years […]