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 […]
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 […]
By Teresa Huang (Theta Omicron, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Content warning: This post includes references to domestic violence and dating abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, visit loveisrespect.org, call 866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to the same number. “Has something like this happened to you?” It’s a question I’ve gotten repeatedly throughout my […]
By Stephanie Parker Knott (Gamma Omicron, Marshall University) When we joined Alpha Chi Omega, we were reminded of the longevity of the commitment: “It’s not four years; it’s for life!” It is because of my lifelong dedication to Alpha Chi Omega and the extraordinary alumnae role models I had as a collegian that I volunteer […]
Name: Jenna Williamson Chapter and university of initiation: Alpha Pi (University of North Dakota) Current volunteer role(s): Leadership Development Specialist, Leadership Academy Facilitator 2019/2020 What do you do in your main volunteer role? What have you learned from that experience? As a leadership development specialist, I have the opportunity to work with chapters and members through […]
By Hannah Harris (Zeta Xi, University of North Carolina at Greensboro), Assistant Director of Volunteer Management “Working with students,” “coaching and supporting volunteers,” “relationship building” – these are just a few of the reasons our volunteers have given about why they love volunteering and why they continue to give their time and talent to our […]
Meredith Blaine (Beta Omega, The University of Toledo) has served as a volunteer for the Let’s Talk Love rotational program since its inception in 2016. She is currently a stay-at-home mom who fills her time with volunteering for her kids’ local Cub Scout pack, advising the vice president intellectual development at Beta Omega chapter and […]
Leadership Academy is Alpha Chi Omega’s premier training for chapter presidents and executive board officers. Held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, the weekend training combines innovative learning sessions with sisterhood to inspire new officers when they return to their chapters. Breakout facilitators, who are Alpha Chi Omega alumnae and friends, create a brave space for our […]
This June we welcomed over 280 national volunteers to Volunteer Summit. Seeing the range of alumnae that gather for sisterhood and leadership training makes for an empowering weekend. See what some of the biggest takeaways were for these attendees. Meet the Attendees! Priscilla B. Varner (Theta Sigma, University of North Florida) Current volunteer role: Chapter […]
The third biennial Volunteer Summit was an amazing weekend of learning and sisterhood, but don’t take just our word for it! Check out what sisters had to say on social media using #AXOVS19. “Really enjoyed Karen Walrond’s keynote speech at #AXOVS19 – a wonderful boost of positivity, self-awareness, grace and embracing vulnerability. Thank you!” – […]