KDChi has to be the group that I am most proud of. Having started and been part of the Alpha Phi chapter is one of the greatest honors of my young life. Let me tell you why.
As a first generation college student and commuter, I felt alone on my campus. I didn't know anyone, no one looked like me or talked like me in my classes and I wanted out. Lucky me, my now best friend told me about Ladies in Pink, the group that would go on to be the Alpha Phi chapter of Kappa Delta Chi. I met the women and was immediately driven to be around like minded people who wanted to succeed academically, and be leaders in my community. When I was asked if I wanted to help charter KDChi onto CSUMB my response was "I'm down". Little did I know back then that this would be one of the best decisions I'd make in my undergraduate career and help me in making the choice to stay at the university.
KDChi has given me everything I needed. I was given a safe space to be who I was, without judgement, a space to receive feedback- both good and bad, to grow professionally, and most importantly develop strong friendships. These friendships are what I value most and have helped me get through all of my life's struggles and successes. This organization has given me the ability to learn the true meaning of leadership and opportunities to use my voice in various campus committees, groups, and national conversations.
The power of being vulnerable with a group of women whom you've just met is the biggest opportunity to show who you are to people who will help you be your best self. My sisters taught me to speak my truth and stand up for what I believe in and challenged me when I had more to learn. Together we learned (and are still learning) how to fight against
oppression, strengthening our capacities to hold space for all of the identities and cultures that are part of our chapter, and show compassion and love for those that need it most.
When I received awards for outstanding campus leadership, deans list, awards of appreciation- I always had a sister there to help
KDChi Alpha Phi Banquet 2018
ACS Event, 2017
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