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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS (ELCS) (CONTINUED)
Alyssa Floyd (Kappa AlphaUNC
Chapel Hill)
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Coming from a newer chapter, Alyssa is passionate about helping chapter officers by simplifying communication processes and organization, making the officer transition process seamless and advocating for COB wherever she can. Who inspires her? My mother! She just finished her master’s degree and has shown me that there is no wrong or right time to chase new dreams. She teaches others, helps everyone and volunteers her time.
Jacqueline Johnson (Omega-Texas)
Jacqueline is all about the helpfulness and is excited to spend Alpha Phi’s 150th year meeting the wonderful members who make up this organization. She is committed to making a positive impact, ensuring every member has the best possible experience and creating lasting relationships.
What she hopes for Alpha Phi’s future? That we continue living a legacy that unites and inspires.
Kamyrn Oxenford (Beta PsiSan Jose State)
Kamyrn is excited to work together during recruitment, advocate for all members and execute a polished and organized recruitment. She is no stranger to working in different environment, having traveled to Nicaragua to teach families how to speak English.
What she hopes she is remembered for? My leadership and my love for Alpha Phi.
Tori Gelato (Theta
Mu-Hofstra)
Tori is excited about continued growth and expansion into new schools and hopes chapters remember her as an ELC who left a lasting impact on their chapter recruitment and bonds of sisterhood. She looks forward to motivating collegians to consider becoming an ELC or volunteering with Alpha Phi after college.
Who inspires her? Past Foundation Board Chair Mary Beth Tully (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh).
Alyssa Haygood (Gamma PhiFlorida State)
Alyssa is focused on filling all COB spots, improving sisterhood and keeping good morale. She hopes she inspires a few future ELCs along the way, too! She is excited to meet members in different chapters and is dedicated to making this year amazing.
What she hopes she is remember for? Her leadership and passion for Alpha Phi.
Maddie Josey (Delta Eta-Adrian)
Maddie is looking forward to honoring the long-lasting legacy of our Fraternity through being an ELC. As she thinks of Alpha Phi’s future, she hopes continued innovation allows for growth of more chapters and the mental growth achieved through inspiring programs and conferences. Best surprise ever? Being named to Team USA! After years of hard work as a synchronized skater, knowing it all paid off was amazing.
Audrey Manning (Delta TauLouisiana State)
Audrey finds opportunities to enrich chapter experience, empower future leaders and foster relationships with members internationally. She is inspired by the people she surrounds herself with and hopes Alpha Phi continues to develop influential leaders, uphold a powerful network of members and amplify the voices of all women.
What is she celebrating during Alpha Phi’s 150th? Our rich history.
Sarah Patton (Gamma
BetaSanta Barbara)
Sarah hopes Alpha Phi’s next 150 years have us as a leading force breaking the stigma around what being in a sorority means. She is celebrating the lifelong friendships she has made in Alpha Phi and is building welcoming environments that make members feel welcome.
What she hopes she is remembered for? For being a shoulder to lean on, because it is important to have a support system.
Bailey Shattuck (Delta
TauLouisiana State)
Bailey is all about building strong relationships, encouraging the leadership of young women and learning new things, so she knows this year is going to be awesome. She is excited about the friendships and sisterhood she will experience in Alpha Phi’s 150th year. Best surprise ever? Being elected to exec as someone who was not previously involved in leadership.
Jordyn Shelton
(Beta EpsilonArizona)
Jordyn is the kind of ELC that leads with passion and strives to relate to, support and encourage every single member. Her Big Sis and Twin in Alpha Phi have been amazing support to her, and she looks forward to offering that same support to members.
What is she celebrating for Alpha Phi’s 150th? Singing “Happy Birthday” in a room full of Alpha Phis on October 10!
Stella Sowarby
(Gamma BetaUC Santa Barbara)
Stella is thrilled to assist with recruitment and marketing strategies, create meaningful relationships with members and give back to an organization that has given her so much. She is approaching it all with dedication and enthusiasm.
What she hopes for Alpha Phi’s future? That Alpha Phi continues to empower women and foster lifelong friendships.
Carsyn Sudduth
(Iota PiNorthern Arizona)
Carsyn is bubbly and kind, but committed to her work! She is celebrating sisterhood and tradition this year as she meets members from other chapters. Her goal? To help chapter and personal health and give chapters the tools they need to succeed.
Best surprise ever? Becoming president of my chapter! I nearly did not run because I was unsure if members would vote for me, but my sisters gave me so much support.
Tatem Tangvald (Tau-Oregon)
Tatem believes each member has a unique talent or quality they bring to the chapter, and she wants to help everyone find their niche. She is passionate about building camaraderie to enhance trust and teaching members how the skills we develop for recruitment can become tools that offer lifelong benefit.
What is she celebrating during Alpha Phi’s 150th? Community
McKenna Wertz
(Theta IotaJames Madison)
McKenna envisions a future for Alpha Phi where we continue to be surrounded by women who are smart, kind and make a difference in the lives of those around them. As she leads with kindness and embraces sisterhood at every turn, McKenna is working to emphasize all that Alpha Phi symbolizes.
Best surprise ever? My little sister coming to my college!
Kenzie Yarina
(Iota Rho-Clemson)
Kenzie hopes to be a positive leader chapters can look up to. She works to instill confidence in all members and encourage them to become leaders within their own communities. She hopes to see Alpha Phi continue grow, especially in the South, and is celebrating all her Alpha Phi friendships. What inspires her? Personal drive.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SPECIALISTS (ELSS)
Skylar Read (Iota OmegaOle Miss)
Skyler is inspiring members to become the best versions of themselves as they develop their leadership skills. She wants to help everyone get the most out of their Alpha Phi experience and to serve as a trusted friend for chapters. She leads with compassion and strives to empower collegians.
What is she celebrating during Alpha Phi’s 150th? Our outstanding sisterhood!
Daryn Rostic (Omicron-Missouri)
Daryn works with chapters to improve recruitment strength, create lasting friendships and achieve all COB goals. She hopes to be remembered for her humor and her leadership. She is celebrating the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Omicron chapter house this year!
What she hopes for Alpha Phi’s future? That all chapters recruit in the top half!
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING CONSULTANTS (LPCS)
Lauryn Leonard
(Epsilon XiSouthern Illinois)
Lauryn wants to leave a legacy of graciousness and passion to ensure chapters provide the best experience to all members. She wants to be the catalyst that encourages others to live boldly by Alpha Phi’s high ideals. Lauryn wants to connect chapters with our heritage in the spirit of community.
Who inspires her? My younger sister Chloe reminds me daily what it means to be a servant leader and be resilient.
Emma Ryan (Theta Psi-SUNY Plattsburgh)
Emma wants to be a leader chapters can rely on, inspiring and encouraging all future leaders in Alpha Phi. She hopes to challenge them to aim for goals they have not accomplished before and to learn to have fun while pursuing them. Emma is looking forward to getting to know more Alpha Phis!
What does she hope for Alpha Phi’s future? That we continue to be role models in the fraternity and sorority life community, pushing ourselves to constantly improve.
Amanda Wahl (Phi-Oklahoma)
Amanda is equipping leaders with the tools needed to lead, educating members with trainings and empowering leaders despite their role in the chapter. She is excited to be surrounded by strong leaders and hopes to be remembers as motivating. She is inspired by powerful women!
Best surprise ever? My friends surprised me for my 21st birthday with a brunch. It meant a lot to me that they thought of me, especially since my birthday fell on Mother’s Day.
Applications may be found at alphaphi.org/about/educationalleadership-consultants. The ELC program is funded in part thanks to the generosity of Alpha Phi Foundation donors.