Leadership
Alpha Chi Omega couldn't run without the volunteers and staff members who help our organization thrive.
These people are dedicated to the mission, vision and future of Alpha Chi Omega, while assisting our chapters and members on a daily basis. Most importantly, they love connecting with members, whether to solve a problem or just to get to know you and your fellow sisters.
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL IS COMPOSED OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ELECTED TO TWO-YEAR TERMS AT THE BIENNIAL CONVENTION.
These six women are the visionaries, leaders and ambassadors of Alpha Chi Omega’s past, present and future. They direct Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc., always mindful of the organization’s strategic plan. The real, strong women who serve on the National Council are initiates of chapters across the country and reflect different professions and backgrounds.
Meet our current National Council:
Did you know?
The three words Lynne uses to describe herself are driven, decisive and fair.
Lynne Herndon
National President (Foundation Trustee)
Alpha Upsilon (The University of Alabama)
Did you know?
Leslie is an avid reader and has tracked and rated every book she's read since 2007 on Goodreads.
Leslie Abramsky Block
National Vice President/ Secretary/ Treasurer (NHC Director)
Theta Tau (Rutgers University)
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Jari has served in all three branches of government in Oklahoma.
Jari Askins
National Vice President
Psi (The University of Oklahoma)
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Cassie works with fraternities and sororities on a daily basis as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of North Dakota.
Cassie Gerhardt
National Vice President (Foundation Trustee)
Alpha Pi (University of North Dakota)
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Jill is president of the Lacy Foundation, supporting Indianapolis in efforts to become a world-class city.
Jill Sabatino Lacy
National Vice President (NHC Director)
Gamma Mu (Ball State University)
Did you know?
Kelli loves everything about the sport of cycling, and she's completed two one-day double-centuries (a 200-mile ride in one day).
Kelli Rodriguez
National Vice President
Theta Pi (University of California, Davis)
Board of Trustees
The members of the Board of Trustees serve with a primary focus on fundraising and providing the strategic vision for the Foundation to achieve its mission. The board is comprised of eight alumna trustees and two National Council trustees. The immediate Past National President is invited to serve on the Board of Trustees the first year after she completes her service as National President. Alumnae trustees are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms.
Below is a list of our current trustees, along with a conversation starter for your next in-person or online encounter.
Did you know?
Kori earned a doctorate of philosophy in human resource development.
Kori Whitener Fellows
Chair
Alpha Phi (The University of Texas at Austin)
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Now the director of international affairs for the National Geospacial-Intelligence Agency, Tonya has spent more than 30 years in U.S. national security roles.
Tonya Tatum
Trustee/ Secretary
Beta Lambda (University of Arizona)
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Anne loves to cook (and eat) foods from across the globe, especially spicy dishes from India, Thailand and the Mediterranean.
Anne Teaford-Cantor
Trustee/ Treasurer
Alpha Psi (UCLA)
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Diane has been able to experience some extraordinary and diverse things that range from dining with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to driving a NASCAR at Texas Motor Speedway.
Diane Polin Boone
Trustee
Beta Tau (Miami University)
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Jenny is an avid Boston Red Sox fan and subscribes to MLB.tv so she can catch all the games even though she now lives in St. Louis.
Jenny Winterstein Champlin
Trustee
Psi (The University of Oklahoma)
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Annamarie has conquered both the seas and the skies. An avid scuba diver and now a sky diver!
Annamarie Geppert Hellebusch
Trustee
Zeta Omicron (Vanderbilt University)
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With a career in finance, Maree named one of her dogs Market Volatility - Tilly for short!
Maree Magliocchetti
Trustee
Alpha Tau (University of New Hampshire)
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Mary Carter is forever grateful to her high school English teacher who put her on the path to her career as a lawyer when she told Mary Carter that she excelled at writing.
Mary Carter Martin
Trustee
Alpha Nu (University of Missouri)
Did you know?
Cassie works with fraternities and sororities on a daily basis as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of North Dakota.
Cassie Gerhardt
National Vice President (Foundation Trustee)
Alpha Pi (University of North Dakota)
Did you know?
The three words Lynne uses to describe herself are driven, decisive and fair.
Lynne Herndon
National President (Foundation Trustee)
Alpha Upsilon (The University of Alabama)
Board of Directors
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) Board of Directors provides oversight and guidance on the strategic direction of the NHC and to the NHC staff who carries out day-to-day projects. Both the NHC Board of Directors and NHC staff work to execute the mission statement of the NHC, which reads:
“The National Housing Corporation enhances the Real. Strong. Women. Experience by providing safe and competitive facilities where members connect, lead, grow and serve.”
The board is comprised of nine directors, seven who are elected by the National Council, the National President or her designated National Council representative and one additional National Council representative.
Meet our current National Housing Corporation Board of Directors below:
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Donna describes herself as loyal, passionate and trustworthy.
Donna McGrath Klinge
President
Epsilon Kappa (California State University, Fullerton)
Did you know?
Nancy is a certified Aging Services Professional, which benefitted her volunteerism for Bayview Retirement Community.
Nancy Spanich Waiss
Director/ Secretary/ Treasurer
Omega (Washington State University)
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Melanie was a competitive swim coach for many years and her childhood dream was to become an author!
Melanie Goerke
Director
Iota Alpha (Alumnae Initiates)
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Lindsay is an avid reader, often gravitating toward non-fiction books.
Lindsay Hicks
Director
Alpha Chi (Butler University)
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Janis is the assistant coach of the women's soccer program at Sierra College and teaches spin cycling, Pilates and water aerobics.
Janis Rose Hurter
Director
Zeta Omicron (Vanderbilt University)
Did you know?
Favorite quote: “Load the big horse on the high side” – My Grandad’s enduring moving/horse-trailer-loading advice applicable to tackling just about any problem.
Anna Clovis Ritchie
Director
Phi (University of Kansas)
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Brooke was the 1987 Miss Indiana Santa Gertrudis Queen.
Brooke Oliver Smith
Director
Alpha Chi (Butler University)
Did you know?
Leslie is an avid reader and has tracked and rated every book she's read since 2007 on Goodreads.
Leslie Abramsky Block
National Vice President/ Secretary/ Treasurer (NHC Director)
Theta Tau (Rutgers University)
Did you know?
Jill is president of the Lacy Foundation, supporting Indianapolis in efforts to become a world-class city.
Jill Sabatino Lacy
National Vice President (NHC Director)
Gamma Mu (Ball State University)
Board Service FAQs
Interested in leadership volunteer opportunities on our national boards, Alpha Chi Omega’s governance model, and requirements and expectations of serving on a board?
Headquarters Staff
Our professional staff, who work from our Indianapolis headquarters or remotely, manage the day-to-day functioning of the organization and are dedicated to meeting the needs of the entire Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise and our members.