The Emerald Newsletter | Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Summer 2017 | Page 7

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Rho Chapter sister Accepted Into Masters Program at UC Davis

Congrats to McNair Scholar and rho sister Lionor Galindo for being admitted to the Child Development MS program at UC Davis. Way to go!

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Beta Zeta Sister Speaks at Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations to Beta Zeta sister Marlene Campos, who received a bachelor's degree in international political economy. She was the special guest spearker at her commencement ceremony this past spring. We are so proud!

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Photo from WSU Facebook

Congratuations to Alpha Sigma sister Dani Zhafiera on starting her own swimsuit line in Miami!

Check out her facebook page, Antonia Santa Swimwear made in Colombia.

Shout out to Sigma sister Andrea Flores, on winning 1st place in her division in the Adrenaline Run!

VP Public Affairs

Alicia Bustillos

Position(s) held: Communications Officer

Initiation: Spring 2004, Tau Class. New Mexico State University, Iota Chapter

Day Job: Program Communications Specialist

Hobbies/Fun Facts: I collect rubber duckies. Probably have over 100 :)

I always had fond memories of KDChi and seeing both my best friends (Shout out Adriana & Miquela!!) serve on a national level really was admirable. When I was finally in a position in life to give the needed time, I knew I was ready.

Claudia Salinas

VP of Sorority Growth

I chose to serve on the National Leadership team to give back to our sisterhood and assist in its growth and expansion.

Position(s) held: External Recruitment Officer

Initiation: Fall 2008, Arizona State University, Lambda Chapter, Phi (Fuego) Class

Day Job: Clinical Therapist

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Netflix, reading, gym, Game of Thrones, and spending time with my pug, Lucy. <3

VP of Records

Bel Pedroza

Position(s) held: Historian/Chaplain

Initiation: Spring 2009, Texas A&M International University - Alpha Iota Chapter, Eternal Eta Class "Vespera"

Day Job: Crime Analyst

Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love all thing beauty and my dog Zoe! And I try my best to make it out to the gym or for a hike as often as possible :)

I love spending time with my pups, I have been known to dabble with Photoshop, love to read, and even play a little PS4.

Erika Hidalgo

VP of Leadership Conference 

I was first voluntold as LCO right out of college, and I was able to see the impact of the organization on a larger scale. I wanted to keep contributing to that effort and make Kappa Delta Chi a better and bigger organization.

Position(s) held: Leadership Conference Officer and Training and Development Officer

Initiation: Spring of 2010, Alpha Alpha class, Lambda chapter at Arizona State University

Day Job: Registrar at University of Phoenix

Hobbies/Fun Facts: I like to watch movies, find new places to go eat, travel, and spend time with my family and friends

Position(s) held: Regional Chair

Initiation: Fall 2008, Texas Tech University - Alpha Chapter, Alpha Omicron Class – Calientes

Day Job: Sales Technology Analyst

Hobbies/Fun Facts: I'm pretty laid back. I enjoy spending time with the hubby, family, friends, and our pups. I love being outdoors, crafting, creating random projects, and frequenting estate sales (random, I know).

VP of Information Technology

Mari Lara

I've always admired the women on the Leadership team. It's a difficult job to voluntarily work to lead the entire organization. As the organization changes, I wanted to have a voice in the direction forward as well as do my part to serve all of the women of KDChi.

Adriana Mariscal

VP of Intake

I wanted to have a voice and be able to positively impact and move our organization forward. Also, to be able to give back to an organization that has given me so much.

Position(s) held: Vice President of Recruitment & Intake, New Member Education Officer, Regional Chair, BOD Undergraduate At Large

Initiation: Spring 2008 Beta Chapter at Texas A&M University (WHOOP!)

Day Job: RN

Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love to run - will be running first marathon this December.

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