Confident Women

Meet your 2024-26 International Council (IC) Members!

Stephanie Gauchat Carriere (Arizona) INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Stephanie Gauchat Carriere is currently serving her first term as International President of Gamma Phi Beta. Previously, she served two terms as Vice President on IC, was a member of the Governance and Personnel Committee and the IC-liaison to the 150th Celebration Committee from 2020-22. During her 201820 term as Vice President, Stephanie was the IC-liaison to the Finance Committee and Facilities Management Company Board of Managers. In the past biennium, she has been Gamma Phi Beta’s chief Panhellenic officer, the liaison and primary contact for the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Additionally, she is a member of Gamma Phi Beta’s Bylaws Committee, NPC Advisory Committee and Extension Committee. Stephanie also completed a term as a Total Specialist for NPC. Stephanie earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in special education and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on emotional and behavioral disorders. Professionally, she taught special education and worked as a learning strategist before transitioning into school administration. Stephanie resides in Gilbert, Arizona, with her husband and daughter, who will be attending the University of Arizona (Stephanie’s alma mater) this fall. She also volunteers extensively with the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.

Dr. Callie Cox Bauer (Minnesota-Twin Cities) VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Callie Cox Bauer is currently serving her first term as Vice President on Gamma Phi Beta’s IC. Her deep-seated passion for improving women’s health and well-being drives both her professional and community service endeavors. An accomplished academic specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, Callie serves patients at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. Throughout her medical career, she has held various leadership roles, conducted and published numerous research articles in the field and spearheaded initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction, access to quality care and advance equity for women. In addition to her clinical work, Callie plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of OBGYN practitioners as the associate program director and adjunct assistant professor at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. Among her many professional accolades, Callie was recognized in Gamma Phi Beta’s inaugural 40 Under 40 class in 2020. Callie has also served the Sorority as a financial advisor and chapter advisor for multiple collegiate chapters.

Teresa Haney (Northern Arizona) VICE PRESIDENT

Teresa Haney is currently serving her second term as Vice President on Gamma Phi Beta’s IC. She initiated into Beta Omega Chapter at Northern Arizona University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent development from California State University-Fullerton. Teresa also earned a master’s degree and teaching credential in early childhood special education from California State University-Los Angeles. She is an assistant principal at TLC Charter School, an inclusive model school dedicated to educating all students in general education classrooms, including those with disabilities. Previously, Teresa was a special education teacher for 18 years and a member of the ABC Federation of Teachers Diversity and Inclusion Committee. With more than 17 years of experience as a Sorority volunteer, Teresa has served in roles including alumnae chapter president, regional team member and presentation team member, to name a few. She was also a member of the Sorority’s Nominating Committee and Belonging and Inclusion Committee and NPC’s Access and Equity Advisory Committee. Teresa lives in Anaheim, California, with her husband and is dedicated to a life of love, enthusiasm and determination, inspiring those around her.

Kristen Heine Slaughter (Florida State) VICE PRESIDENT

Kristen Slaughter is currently serving her first term as Vice President on Gamma Phi Beta’s IC. With over 25 years of volunteer experience, she has held roles such as Convention chairwoman and international leader-new chapter operations. A member of Beta Mu Chapter at Florida State University (FSU), Kristen earned a bachelor’s degree in communication. She also holds a master’s degree in higher education and student personnel and counseling from Indiana University and a certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from Washington University in St. Louis. Active in St. Louis Alumnae Chapter, Kristen has served on the chapter’s executive board for two decades. Professionally, she is the president and chief executive officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, the largest mentoring organization in the state. She volunteers as a cheer station leader for her local Girls on the Run council at 5Ks and previously coached a team. Kristen lives in St. Louis with her spouse, Blake, their 16-year-old son, Brennan, and their dog, Daisy. She enjoys watching FSU football, traveling, hiking and baking in her free time.

Victoria Lopez-Herrera (Alumnae Initiate) VICE PRESIDENT

Victoria Lopez-Herrera is currently serving her second term as a Vice President on Gamma Phi Beta’s IC. Her passion for the empowerment of women, social justice issues and advocacy for marginalized communities has guided her volunteer and professional work. A proud alumna initiate, Victoria has continuously volunteered since her Initiation. She has supported collegiate and alumnae chapters in various roles, including as a member of the presentation team and Leadership Development Committee and co-chair of the Belonging and Inclusion Task Force. Victoria has worked in higher education for over 20 years in the following areas: residence life, fraternity and sorority life and collegiate recreation. Currently, she works at the University of Texas at San Antonio as the senior associate director for campus recreation. Her board experience includes serving on the board of directors for NIRSA Leaders in Collegiate Recreation and the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.