Since 1955 Alpha Chi Omega has had a staff member devoted to traveling to our collegiate chapters to provide support for chapter operations.  Our first consultant was called a “traveling secretary.” She traveled to chapters across the country, staying a month to six weeks at a time with each chapter she visited. The transportation and technology industries have developed since the 1950s, but the principle duties of the chapter consultant have remained the same – providing guidance and resources to our collegiate chapters.

Today, Alpha Chi Omega’s chapter consultants travel to chapters in a specific region, offering support to chapters throughout the academic year. They consult with chapter officers and members about administrative operations and educational programs, teach and encourage leadership development, assist with member recruitment and retention, and provide training to officers and advisors.

For more than 50 years, Alpha Chi Omega chapter consultants have been working with sisters throughout the country to create the best Alpha Chi Omega collegiate experience possible. For more information about what your chapter consultant does and how to welcome her to your chapter, review the following documents.

• Chapter Consultant 101
• Hosting the Chapter Consultant

Questions about your consultant visit? Contact Billi Carson, Associate Director of Consultant Training and Volunteer Support.

2012-13 Chapter Consultants

Arianna Maggard Kappa Xi, University of West Florida Region 1: Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Ask her about: Her dashed dreams of becoming a princess, learning how to cook and how to make a really great fish face. Favorite quote: "In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." ~Albert Camus

Rachael Pazornick Gamma Theta, University of Maryland Region 1: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Wester Virginia Ask her about: Old Bay seasoning and Maryland pride, superheroes and how to create your own major. Favorite quote: "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." ~Christopher Robin to Pooh

Stephanie Elizondo Delta Kappa, Sam Houston State University Region 2: Texas (except Delta Kappa Chapter), Alabama and Louisiana Ask her about: Her obsession with George Strait, the art of sleeping and making her single mother proud. Would like to dine with: J.K Rowling because then we could talk about Harry Potter the entire time. It would be totally magical!

Brittney Sceals Iota Chi, Middle Tennessee State University Region 2: North Carolina (except Kappa Omicron), South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Delta Kappa Chapter Ask her about: Saving the world one aluminum can at a time, her dream to be Peter Pan, food truck dining and how to collect broaches. Favorite quote: "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." ~Harriet Tubman

Jennifer Harrison Alpha Gamma, University of New Mexico Region 3: Illinois, Indiana and Michigan Ask her about: The art of making lattes, reciting the lines of Finding Nemo, how to organize everything in your life and teaching English in Italy and Greece. Would like to dine with: My grandmothers--I think they both had so much more to teach me before they died. They were such wonderful examples of grace, class, and strength.

Devon Yamauchi Nu, University of Colorado Region 3: Tennessee, North Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Michigan Ask her about: Her childhood ambition to be an FBI agent (did you know they work right next door to headquarters?), how it feels to finish a senior thesis, and the wise words of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Would like to dine with: William Shakespeare. He has had such an impact on Western culture and language, and I would love to hear what he thinks about the way he is interpreted.

Rene Belleque Epsilon Nu, Boise State University Region 4: Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Washington, Oregon, Utah and Arizona Ask her about: How she can love penguins but be scared of birds, her passion for sports, chasing thunderstorms and adventuring. Would like to dine with: Kate Middleton. I think she is such a classy, sophisticated woman, and it would be fascinating to hear about her transition to becoming a royal, and the story behind how she met Prince William.

Melissa Hardcastle Delta Zeta, Central Michigan University Region 4: California, Idaho, Colorado and New Mexico Ask her about: Crafting, Disney movies, and writing her own children's book someday. Favorite quote: "All of our dreams can come true...if we have the courage to pursue them." ~Walt Disney

Kristin Donnell Alpha Nu, University of Missouri In residence: Kappa Omicron, High Point University Ask her about: Why she is a real version of the Princess and the Pea, how to play the handbells and why mentoring young girls is so important to her. Favorite quote: "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in Heaven." ~Matthew 6:14

Laura Nelson Zeta Xi, University of North Carolina Greensboro In residence: University of North Carolina Wilmington Ask her about: The great outdoors, college football, her wide taste in music and why going Greek was the best decision she ever made. Would like to dine with: I'd love to have Thanksgiving dinner with my entire family including my grandfathers and grandmother that passed away before I was born. I love my family for all of our wacky differences, and we always have fun together. Having my grandfathers and grandmothers there in the comfort of our family would absolutely complete the day.

Anne Stone Alpha Beta, Purdue University In residence: University of Arkansas Ask her about: Her childhood ambition to be "Annie," her piano recital skills, vacations, shopping and how to swim the butterfly. Favorite quote: "The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems." ~Ghandi

Laura Urrutia Alpha Chi, Butler University In residence: University of Arkansas Ask her about: Her training in classical ballet, her strong relationship with her family and why Pride and Prejudice is the best book ever. Favorite quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Learn more about their experiences in our regular Starting Conversation blog column, "The Consultant Chronicles."