Through your years as a collegiate member, it was easy to keep in touch with your Alpha Gam sisters. Served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in the administration of President Obama from January 2011 to January 2013. Martha Burger is the current president of Oklahoma City University. Suzi Connor, Epsilon Eta-Indiana University of Pennsylvania In August 2006, she began as an assistant professor of surgery and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt, after completing a pediatric surgery fellowship at Pittsburgh Childrens Hospital. Her film credits includePlay Misty for Me(1971),Fire! PROUDLY CREATED WITH WIX.COM. The fraternity founded its Fraternity Housing Corporation in 2010 to provide local chapters with a national property management and funding option; in 2021, circa 100 out of 125 active chapters are managed under this corporation. [14] Unlike many other groups founded at the time, Alpha Gamma Delta was founded as a US-wide women's fraternity rather than a local fraternity or literary or professional society,[1] refusing an offer to join one of the other two US-wide women's fraternities on campus. She is also an Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient. Hadley Gamble, Beta Tau-Miami (Florida) Cheryl Crawford (1902-1986), Eta-Akron Impact the world", while its motto is to "Loving, Leading, Lasting". Jackie Martin (1903-1969), Rho-Syracuse Actress, singer and author best known for her role as Abby Perkins, an attorney in the TV series L.A. Law (1986-1991) in which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress 1989 Primetime Emmy Award for this role. Vanderbush was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an Honor Swimmer in 1984. Actress and model who starred in more than 60 television series and films, including Twins, The Cat in the Hat, Jerry Maguire, Jack Frost, Sky High, For Love of the Game, What a Girl Wants, The Last Song and many more. Carin Cone Vanderbush, Gamma Sigma-Houston Exhibited sculpture in shows at the Los Angeles Museum (1935), The Art Institute of Chicago (1936) and New York Worlds Fair (1939). She is also the president emerita of Wells College (NY) and St. Lawrence University (NY). Lizz Winstead, Lambda-Minnesota For her work she was decorated by the American, Russian, Japanese and Serbian governments. Best-selling author of Fame & Fortune and other romantic novels. She now trains celebrities for interviews at Media Training Company. Do you know a notable Alpha Gam? After her overwhelming success at ABC Entertainment supervising the development of popular shows such asScandal, Criminal Minds, How to Get Away with Murderand many others, she joined Netflix as Vice President of Original Content. Heather McMahan, Alpha Psi-Mississippi President and Chief Executive Officer of White Castle. Member of the U.S. synchronized swimming team that won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She won an Oscar in 1996 for Best Short Live Action Film,Lieberman In Love,in which she starred and directed. In August 2006, she began as an assistant professor of surgery and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt, after completing a pediatric surgery fellowship at Pittsburgh Childrens Hospital. Donna Mills, Iota-Illinois Los Angeles-based correspondent for FOX News, Vogel interviewed individuals like the Dalai Lama and the former President Bill Clinton. For her work with numerous other wineries prior to owning her own, shes cited as the most awarded winemaker in the U.S. Leigh Ann Snider, Delta Zeta-Memphis In 1993 she was the first entertainment reporter onGood Day, L.A.onKTTV. Nationally recognized environmental author of Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert. The Sphinx 8, no. She is the author of 12 books and is also the national spokesperson for MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Rita Rossi Colwell, Beta Iota-Purdue Speaker and author of Come to the Garden. She has eight career titles in doubles and one in singles. She won an Oscar in 1996 for Best Short Live Action Film,Lieberman In Love,in which she starred and directed. A separate foundation, originally called the Founders Memorial Foundation, was established in 1962 to handle fundraising; it was later renamed the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Frances Lucas-Taucher, Delta Lambda-Mississippi State [3][7], The organization's official designation as a fraternity rather than a sorority derives from an early advisor who noted that soror is a Latin word with no connection to the Greek traditions cited by similar collegiate social groups. She is also the president of Frances Lucas Consulting, LLC. Newsanchor. Founder of the designer fashion portal, Net-A-Porter, and former chairman of the British Fashion Council. Heloise Cruse, Zeta Eta-Texas State The daughter of William Jennings Bryan, Ruth Bryan Owen became a member of the Seventy-first Congress in 1929 (as Floridas first woman elected to Congress), and was re-elected to the Seventy-second Congress in 1931. Brenda is a successful author who writes science fiction, fantasy and short stories. Kathy Higdon Wilson (1951-2005), Mu-Missouri She is also a two-time U.S. national silver medalist. Two-time Emmy nominated host ofDancing with the Stars. [26][27][7][8], During and after the 1960s, the organization underwent restructuring, in which it created a separate branch to manage its philanthropic sponsorships and run programs for its members. Brenda Wang Clough, Beta Nu-Carnegie Mellon 3) Paypal or Credit Card: Click on the below Donate link to use a . Alumnae Philosophy To provide comprehensive, engaging opportunities for all alumnae members of Alpha Gamma Delta to Inspire lifelong involvement and to encourage the appreciation of a loving, leading and lasting sisterhood. Listed in the top 100 of Canadas Most Powerful Women. Named 2013 CEO of the Year by Electricity Human Resources Canada. Her television roles included Joanna Loudon in CBSsNewhart(1982-1990) and Amanda Howard Peters on NBCsDays of Our Livessoap opera (1974-1979). oa snc-t148bk jan 4969887178713 snc-t148bk Julia Sweeney, Beta-Washington Founder and CEO of Uncharted Play. Alpha Gamma Delta. Joan Lunden, Delta Eta-Cal State, Sacramento for 13 years. From 1997-2007, Peterson served as executive director of the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program, and vice president of the Institute of International Education (IIE). Tuusula (Finnish pronunciation: [tusul]; Swedish: Tusby [tsby]) is a municipality of Finland. Became the first woman trap shooter in the Olympic Games in 1976 as a member of the Canadian Olympic team. President of Salt Lake Community College, Utahs largest 2-year college with an enrollment of 33,000+. She won the Americas Junior Miss title in 1961. An applauded chef, cookbook author and Food Network star, Guarnaschelli is the executive chef at New York Citys Butter restaurant. Former channel host forE! She was also the longest-serving woman and Republican to serve in the state legislature. First woman to head the Small Business Administration. Debbie Turner Larson, Alpha Nu-USC The Foundation currently and historically awards scholarships and grants, funds wellness programs, and provides leadership training and other courses. [39] Due to NPC agreements, no woman who has been initiated into another NPC sorority may join another one, although no NPC member is restricted from joining a professional or service Greek letter organization. Nominee's Chapter of Initiation * Nominee's Facebook URL Nominee's LinkedIn URL Kathy Higdon Wilson (1951-2005), Mu-Missouri Guided by our Purpose, Alpha Gamma Delta's strive to attain a higher standard, thereby improving their lives, the lives of those around them and the communities in which they live. [32][33], Chapters also plan social events such as formals and mixers with fraternities, host sisterhood activities and reunions, and participate in charity-related events. (with her sister Anne Purcell Grissinger). Currently, the FHC provides property management services to about 100 collegiate chapters and about 100 staff members in the headquarters office and in local US chapters. Grace Abbott (1878-1939), Kappa-Nebraska [42], In 1970, at Eastern Illinois University, Donna Bedlinger died from head trauma after she was left in the woods with other pledges as part of hazing. Sabrina has performed on ABCsDancing with the Starsand has her own dance/fitness video for girls titledBYOU. The Art of Selling Yourself. [77] The Alabama chapter initiated its first black member that year. It was founded on May 30, 1904, by eleven female students at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, making it the youngest member of the Syracuse Triad of North American social sororities, along with Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Phi. Since then, Alpha Gamma Delta has, as of December 2021 initiated over 201,000 members and has 199 installed collegiate chapters and more than 250 alumnae grou Frances Lucas-Taucher, Delta Lambda-Mississippi State As chapters expanded early in the 20th century, Alpha Gamma Delta established fraternity provinces organized by geographic region; these have directors who lead each province and represent them to the International Headquarters. Channing Dungey, Alpha Sigma-UCLA CNBC CapitalConnectionAnchor based at their Middle East Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Gamble also fronts Access: Middle East and frequently reports from the World Economic Forum. Jill Savery, Gamma-UC Berkeley Patti McGill Peterson, Alpha Chi-Penn State Nancy-Ann Deparle, Gamma Alpha-Tennessee Michaelsen hostedIn the Spotlight, a local cable talk show in California. Previously, she served as the director of the White House Office of Health Reform. Currently, she serves as the Global Marketing Manager of Business Education at Facebook. The cherished friendships within this chapter and the shared loyalty to one another can be seen in everything from our dedication to our philanthropy to our social event. Became the first woman trap shooter in the Olympic Games in 1976 as a member of the Canadian Olympic team. After her overwhelming success at ABC Entertainment supervising the development of popular shows such asScandal, Criminal Minds, How to Get Away with Murderand many others, she joined Netflix as Vice President of Original Content. FormerFOXSportshost, co-host ofNFL Under the Helmetand formerCBS Sports reporter. From 1996-2001, Joan starred in Behind Closed Doors with Joan Lunden (A&E). Since 2003, she has worked as a reporter onExtra. Exhibited sculpture in shows at the Los Angeles Museum (1935), The Art Institute of Chicago (1936) and New York Worlds Fair (1939). 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