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Sophia Li Educates, Creates and Advocates With anti-Asian hate crimes on the rise, British Vogue recently published an op-ed by Sophia Li, Theta Nu–Virginia Commonwealth University, on the importance of standing against racism. Sophia ® shares her first-person account of being Asian during a global pandemic heavily blamed on China and addresses ageold systems that continue to oppress people of color. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Sophia is a journalist, fashion designer, director and climate optimist. Her latest project, a fashion collaboration with Public Habit, has ® caught the attention of some celebrity enthusiasts. Gabby Beckford Goes West (and East, North and South!) Gabby Beckford, Theta Nu– Virginia Commonwealth, was ® recently named "Best in Travel 2021: Emerging Voice Storyteller" by Lonely Planet, a renowned travel guide publisher. Gabby is the founder of 8
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the award-winning travel and lifestyle blog ® packslight.com, an all-inclusive travel resource empowering young people to seek risk, seize opportunity and see the world. She has been featured in publications such as Good Morning America, The New York Times, Travel+Leisure, Essence and Business Insider. Maryellen Brucato Changes Medical Care Dr. Maryellen Brucato, Zeta Pi–St. Joseph's University, was named a Top 10 Women Disruptor of 2021 by Disrupt magazine. The publication highlighted women ® making groundbreaking industry advancements. Founder and CEO of Brucato Foot and Ankle Surgery, Maryellen is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon in New Jersey. She has disrupted—and improved—the medical field by creating mobile treatment rooms. Olivia Handspiker Breaks the Glass Ceiling Olivia Handspiker, a thirdyear computer science student and member at Alpha Eta–Dalhousie University, has ® made
it her mission to ensure women in technology are well represented and receive the support they need to break down barriers in the traditionally male-dominated industry, reports The Chronicle Herald. Olivia currently serves as Vice President–Member Experience at Alpha Eta. Third Time's a Charm for Megan Johnson Megan Johnson, Zeta Pi–Saint Joseph’s University, ® will soon add three-time "American Ninja Warrior" competitor to her resume, according to The Hawk Newspaper. A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and third-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Megan was recently invited to return for the show's 13th season which is set to air on NBC later this year. Pamela Pfeffer Receives Top University Honors Pamela Korte Pfeffer, Beta Eta–Southern Illinois University Carbondale, ® received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from SIU during
its May commencement, the university reports. Pamela is co-founder and Vice President of Treemont Capital Inc., and former President and of SIU Foundation Board and has received numerous awards from the university. Josie Young Helps Put the 'We' in Wetumpka Josie Russell Young, Gamma Sigma–Troy University, helped HGTV's Ben and Erin Napier ® renovate Wetumpka, Alabama, on “Hometown Takeover.” Her family’s Russell Construction Co., where she focuses on marketing and project management, designed and built all of the renovations alongside Ben and Erin. “We physically performed all of the work and did all of the planning and design on the front end. I was on site every day leading that charge for the show," she told Troy Today. Apsen Countryman Releases Indie EP After debuting a string of singles this year, Aspen Countryman, Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia, ® released a full EP in April, according to the Red and Black. USC Honors Kathleen Campos Kathleen Burns Campos, Delta Alpha– University of Southern California, ® received the Alumni Service Award at the 87th Annual USC Alumni Awards, according to the university. Kathleen is the
