Meet the Leadership Development Consultants

Pi Beta Phi is pleased to announce six women have been hired to serve as our 2019–2020 Leadership Development Consultants (LDCs). We look forward to having them travel across North America visiting our current chapters, supporting our newest chapters and positively impacting our sisterhood. Welcome and congratulations!

Whitney Barnes, South Dakota Alpha

I wanted to become an LDC to help women instill confidence in themselves so they can achieve their goals and become more passionate about Pi Phi. I want to give chapter members all the tools they need to work together to provide a positive and fun Pi Phi experience for everyone that will expand far beyond their collegiate years!

Divya Desai, Alabama Alpha

I have been thinking about being an LDC since my sophomore year when I met with the LDC visiting my chapter. I knew I wanted to continue my leadership in Pi Phi after I graduated and ensure this organization remains relevant by empowering women on college campuses. This year, I want to share my love for Pi Phi and keep members grounded in our core values. I also want to build relationships that give all women the confidence they need to leave a lasting impact in this organization.

Caitlin Gardner, Mississippi Gamma

When I look back at my collegiate experience, I find that I cherished spending quality time with sisters in the chapter whether we were studying, eating, watching movies or just talking. Those were the times where I had the most meaningful conversations and where I built the foundation for my strongest friendships. I feel it is so important to instill confidence in each other as women, and the LDC program gives me such a unique opportunity to do that. When Pi Phi’s members are empowered, confident and driven, we have the necessary skills for each chapter to be successful and in turn, help Pi Phi remain relevant.

Casey Gargano, Connecticut Alpha

In college, my favorite activity was serving in the Community Outreach Office on campus. It was great to work alongside other students who shared the same value of Philanthropic Service to Others. As student program director, I oversaw the volunteers at Holy Family Home and Shelter and spent time volunteering myself. We would help the children with their homework and play games with them as part of the afterschool program.

Olivia Kennedy, Michigan Gamma

I believe in the relevancy of fraternity/sorority life in the modern college landscape. Consultants have a unique opportunity to advocate for the importance of the sorority experience to a variety of audiences. My goal is to show collegiate women the leadership skills they may not know they have and empower them to be confident. Former LDCs helped me with this when I was a collegian — which has had a tremendous impact on my Pi Phi experience — and I hope to do the same.

Rainey Lynch, California Nu

As a collegian, some of the women who made the biggest impact on my life and my Pi Phi experience were the alumnae mentors and volunteers who motivated me to become a strong servant leader. These women inspired me with their dedication to Lifelong Commitment, and they reaffirmed my belief that the more you put into Pi Phi, as with all things in life, the more you get out of it. I want to continue giving my all to Pi Phi while serving as a mentor for our collegians. In this role, I hope I can inspire more women to give their all to Pi Phi, make the most of their time as collegians and stay involved as alumnae so that we can ensure the future of our sisterhood!

#BeAPiPhiLDC

Interested in becoming a Leadership Development Consultant? Know someone who would be great serving Pi Beta Phi in this capacity? All seniors and recent graduates are invited to apply for this opportunity. Pi Beta Phi seeks women with varying levels of experience and diverse backgrounds. The selection process includes several opportunities for the interview team to get to know applicants through one-on-one conversations, team dynamics and presentation styles. Applications for the 2020–2021 year are now open and will close on December 2. To learn more about the program and application process, visit pibetaphi.org/ldc.