GO NAA!
Like taking a picture of Yosemite or a solar eclipse, talking about KDChi to friends and family does not give it justice to the beauty of what this sisterhood means to me. From not only joining but chartering this incredible organization at my university, I grew out of the blanket meekness I was so comfortable with. The level of confidence grew continuously throughout my undergraduate years. This growth was accompanied by the influence of being surrounded by alumnae sisters, however, I have to give most of the credit to our VP of Intake Adriana Mariscal. With her encouragement, I found myself serving on the National Board of Directors as an Active At-Large. Little did I know I was getting myself involved with a pipeline program that encouraged actives like me at the time to pursue
It's not 4 years; it's for life!
national positions once becoming an alumna. During my tenure on the BOD, I was surrounded by former National Presidents and former National Officers who love KDChi as much as I do. Best believe me when I say that after that year of serving, I was eager to graduate, become an alumna, and run for a national position! On my senior year, I managed to get a hold of an alumna pin with a promise to myself that I would wear only after I obtained alumna status. It became so real that even one of my sisters gave me a the alumna polo as a graduation gift. I was so ready!
I turned in my alumna status paperwork as soon as possible, anxious to get the email declaring my new status. The moment I received my email, I took out the alumna pin - which collected dust- and replaced the active pin on my blazer. I couldn’t help but reminisce the experiences I had being on the BOD and how I was surrounded by successful women devoting their time and energy into an organization they truly believed in while holding a multiple degrees and raising their families. This made all the difference into world for me having been a first generation college student. It made me work harder not only in my personal life but also kept me open to all the walks of life KDChi encompasses. The level of impact that can be done through this organization is riveting, so how could I not get involved with it after graduation?
When the call for applications for officer vacancies went out, the Volunteer Manager position caught my eye. After doing some research and making sure I didn’t add too much to my plate, I found this position to best fit my schedule. I knew I was able to maximize my skills set to help ease the load for our national officers. I’m excited for all the projects lined up and i can’t wait to get sisters, active and alumnae, involved.
This segways me to urge sisters to give back where they can. If not nationally, then locally. Every semester we have more and more members joining this beautiful organization. These new sisters need women to look up to and get guidance from. These sisters were us at one point. These sisters are our family.
Like I tell any potential interest, Kappa Delta Chi isn’t four years; IT’S FOR LIFE.
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