Leadership Development Consultants

Reflections From the Road

Our 2022-2023 Leadership Development Consultants (LDCs) are halfway through their year and already have so much to share. Whether they’ve been traveling across North America or helping our newest chapters thrive, these women have dedicated their time to ensuring our chapters find success. Keep reading to hear personal reflections from our consultants and how they are cultivating leadership potential while on the road.

BRITTANY WELTER, MONTANA ALPHA

Traveling Leadership Development Consultant

During my visit to Delaware Alpha, I could feel that I had the opportunity to leave an impression on the chapter. I talked to members about the LDC program—encouraging them to take the leap and apply—and connected with many younger members who were getting ready to apply for Chapter Leadership Team positions. As I left, I felt confident knowing I played a small part in helping renew members’ excitement for and involvement with Pi Phi.

CAROLINE AYERS, TENNESSEE GAMMA

Resident Leadership Development Consultant

Connecticut Gamma at Quinnipiac University

To me, the most important part of my role as a Resident Leadership Development Consultant is the opportunity to mentor and empower chapter leaders. It is inspiring to see the ownership they take in being a leader at a newly re-established chapter, so I am honored to guide and encourage them. I hope I’m making an impact by providing these members with the same positive member experience I’m so thankful for.

From left: Caroline and Tori at Connecticut Gamma's Bid Day.

KATE WALSH, CALIFORNIA EPSILON

Traveling Leadership Development Consultant

Personal and Intellectual Growth has been an influential part of my Pi Phi experience. Through development in the LDC role, I've grown confidence in myself and my professional abilities. I have the opportunity to practice empathetic listening, having a positive, forward-thinking mindset and connecting with people from various backgrounds who have unique experiences. I believe a consultant can make an impact by just listening to and supporting each member they meet.

KATIE BODLAK, ILLINOIS ETA

Resident Leadership Development Consultant Wisconsin Epsilon at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

When I returned to Wisconsin Epsilon after my fall break, I was greeted with "we missed you!" and "we have so much to tell you!" Hearing their wins for the week and thinking about how much they have grown since the beginning of the school year made me so proud and thankful to have a part in their chapter’s founding.

From left: Tori, Kate, Perry, Valora, Caroline, Katie and Brittany outside Pi Beta Phi Headquarters during training.

PERRY HARRINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA ALPHA

Resident Leadership Development Consultant Florida Eta at the University of Miami

Upon leaving my first chapter visit, a member told me that I had helped her fall in love with her chapter and encouraged her to be involved with Pi Phi forever. Knowing that I have established lifelong relationships with not only the other consultants, but also the collegians I have gotten to work with is one of my favorite parts of serving as an LDC.

TORI VASQUEZ, CALIFORNIA EPSILON

Senior Leadership Development Consultant

One of the greatest honors I've experienced in working with chapters as a consultant is when a chapter officer asked me to write a letter of recommendation for a major academic program. It solidified, for me, that I’m capable of creating strong relationships with collegians and can make an impact on their lives because of the connections I've built through the LDC program.

VALORA HART, INDIANA DELTA

Traveling Leadership Development Consultant

One of my favorite things to do as a consultant is showing members they have a special place in our sisterhood. I hope to demonstrate that Pi Phi is always a constant— even as life changes after college. I love learning about collegians’ passions outside of Pi Phi and how the Fraternity complements their personal, academic and professional pursuits.