Sentiments

Dear Sisters,

Throughout my journey as a collegian, alumna and staff member with Gamma Phi Beta, I have attended many Conventions. Each has its own unique charm, but Convention 2024 was truly unforgettable. The collective excitement to celebrate and honor 150 years of our True and Constant sisterhood was palpable the moment members arrived in Chicago. It was magical from start to finish.

I won’t recount all the details of Convention here, as this issue’s cover story does an excellent job of that. However, I will say that I am certain our Founders never imagined the breadth and impact Gamma Phi Beta would have when they bravely established our sisterhood so many moons ago. Today, our sisterhood has initiated more than 250,000 across distances and generations. I am confident Helen, Frances, Addie and Mary would be proud of all we have accomplished and our bright vision for the future.

I am very proud to be part of a women-centered community where we empower one another to grow. We are for women, for a lifetime.

In IIKE, Megan Smiley Wick (Washington State) Chief Executive Officer

WHO IS MEGAN?

Megan Smiley Wick is the chief executive officer for all three Gamma Phi Beta entities — the Sorority, Facilities Management Company and Foundation.

She provides direction and guidance to our entire workforce to ensure we operate as one. As a liaison between board-level volunteers for each entity, Megan provides strategic solutions to operations of Gamma Phi Beta. Megan is a member of Beta Sigma Chapter at Washington State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She also has a Master of Education in educational policy, research and administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

CONVENTION 2024 IN ONE WORD

Unprecedented

NUMBER OF CONVENTIONS YOU HAVE ATTENDED

10

FAVORITE CONVENTION TRADITION

Initiation and Memorial Service