The Emerald Summer 2020 | Page 8

ALUMNAE REGIONAL CHAIRS Position(s) held: Southern Nevada Alumnae Chapter President, Graduate Member KDChi means building empowered women student leaders on campuses and cities across the country who will change the world through service! Educator Initiation: University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Alpha Zeta, Fall 2007 Epsilon Class Day Job: Program Manager, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Most proud of accomplishing: Kept alumnae informed and engaged in national and local programming; engaged west coast alumnae in lifelong sisterhood. Promoted involvement in alumnae chapters and find ways for alumnae to serve in areas of their interest. S O U T H P A C I F I C R E G I O N Susan Taylor Position(s) held: Midwest Alumnae Regional Chair Initiation: Northeastern Illinois University, Beta Theta, Gamma Class Day Job: MBA Student at Roosevelt University Hope to accomplish: I look forward to accomplish further collaboration, learning, and engagement by strengthening the alumnae chapters and overall alumnae participation. I am motivated to continue the positive environment for the growth and development of our members and chapters. I hope to plan for the future growth of our Alumnae, develop access to resources, and increase transparency focused on training and creating opportunities for all alumnae sisters. KDChi means 7+ years of organizing, planning, service, and involvement which have allowed me to learn and grow. This organization has granted me the opportunity to network with many sisters from across the nation and I have met many professional individuals along the way. This sisterhood means an everlasting community of womxn who supports, encourages, and empowers one another to succeed. M I D W E S T R E G I O N Carina Flores Position(s) held: Southwest Alumnae Regional Chair KDChi is family and a support system that has helped me become a better person, professionally and personally. I am thankful for this sisterhood and all the amazing sisters I have gained. Initiation: Graduate/Professional Delta Alpha Chapter, Mu Class Day Job: Recruitment Specialist- Rio Grande Valley for the University of Houston Most Proud of Accomplishing: Growing closer with the South Central leadership, and being able to co-direct the alumnae track for national conference. S O U T H C E N T R A L R E G I O N Khrystyane Lopez C E N T R A L R E G I O N Sundra Taylor 8 N O R T H A T L A N T I C R E G I O N Cindy Portillo