Reflection: Panhellaternal Leadership And Values

When first attending The University of Akron in fall 2013, the first activity I participated in was a living-learning community for Speech Language Pathology. After, my first semester I decided to become a part of something bigger than myself and that was Alpha Phi. After joining Alpha Phi, I was also initiated into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I have held positions within Alpha Phi such as, Public Relations and Advertisement chairman. While holding this position I was in charge of collecting all the donations for Red Dress Gala; our philanthropy event where we raised over 10,000 dollars that year. While holding a position in Alpha Phi, I also held a position on the Panhellenic Council as the Vice President of Communication/Marketing.
This included, The National Panhellenic Achievement Award and The Sutherland Award. The Achievement Award recognizes college Panhellenic Council's on seven forms of criteria, including those of value to college campuses such as academics, programming and community relations. The Sutherland Award is rewarded at The Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Conference for the best overall college Panhellenic's in Division 1.
Throughout, the last four years at The University of Akron I have always been extremely involved within volunteer work. I have participated in hair donations, walks for suicide awareness, Relay for Life, Make a Difference Day, Akron-Canton Food Bank, Boo at the Zoo, Francis E. Willard’s Week of Service, attended Alternative Spring break, my compassion towards animals and rescuing the animals who need a home, pairing with New Beginnings Eating Disorder Clinic, and have many more community service
Every semester we are required with my sorority to have over 15 community service hours and I continue to go above and beyond with community service. My internship has inspired me to become a better person and receive my masters in Social Work to open my own non-profit organization revolving children in the foster care system. I am also a volunteer with the Summit County Foster Parent Association, where I attend monthly meetings to watch the children. My last and final organization I am an advocate for is the Rape Crisis Center here on campus. I am currently applying to volunteer with them this semester where I will work with the victims of sexual assault. I am constantly pairing the Panhellenic Council and the Rape Crisis Center for events to spread awareness of sexual assault. This 2016 fall semester I was chosen to lead the Take Back the Night walk across campus and speak at the end. I was honored to represent as a survivor and someone who finds passion in helping organizations on our campus. I am now currently chosen to represent Greek life and the Panhellenic Council for the Rape Crisis Center photo shoot this