Frequently Asked Questions

I am a transformational leader with a service over self mentality. I always seek to lead with purpose and vision, challenging others to think critically and thoughtfully, and inspiring a commitment to attaining shared goals. I am a communicator by nature who leads with respect. I believe it is better to over-communicate than to leave things hanging or left to assumption. As a Soror once told me, I have a gift for making the uncomfortable comfortable. Because as we know in this Sorority and in general, we often must have tough, REAL conversations. But these encounters should always be teachable moments for all involved. We are a diverse organization of dynamic women from all walks of life. To accomplish this, we must lead with grace first and foremost…and I live by that practice.

My leadership attributes can be leveraged in

1. How I engage with the membership from a place of transparency and respect

2. How I will always look to trailblaze a path to help the next Soror. In addition to my drive and ambition, I am truly inspired by helping and seeing others reach their potential and succeed.

3. How I manage the Region. As a results-oriented leader with a proven record, viewing success as the success of all.

4. How I support the Sisterhood. One of the best lessons I learned early is operating in both spaces of Sigma – Business and Social. I take nothing personally in Sigma’s business because we are all passionate about the pledge and should be working to make Sigma greater.

I am the ideal candidate because of my equitable balance of soft and hard skills. I am a people person by nature and do not shy away from even the tough conversations, because I believe there is greater result when consideration and respect is shown to differing perspectives.

I also understand the power of communication and relationship building to successfully manage teams/organization; as well as gain consensus and develop mutually beneficial partnerships. All essential soft skills for productive leadership in an organization with diverse personalities and communication styles.

My academic and professional career has allowed me to successfully work within the operations arena for over 26 years. From my beginnings as a consultant focused on risk management; to strategic planning, program management and policy for the federal government; to my current career in congressional affairs.

Combined with my proven Sigma experience and accomplishments, I have the organizational acumen to lead the business and sisterhood of Sigma in the Northeastern Region.

I would like to create a separate working group with the international chapters, inclusive of the Area Coordinators and with advisement from the Global Membership Liaison, to accomplish several things:

a. Get a full orientation to their landscape i.e. demographics and communities they serve, political climate, economic challenges, etc.

b. Identify any challenges they currently have that limit their impact i.e. conflicts or limitations based on our sorority's governing documents, membership limitations, location, etc.

c. Establish programmatic and membership solutions in order for them to become better supported and established (successful) chapters within the Region and Sorority.

d. Maintain quarterly check-ins for better communication, engagement and to stay abreast of resulting successes; as well as being proactive in addressing any future challenges.

e. Advocate on their behalf and equity of experience at the National level.

I will ensure the region is governed democratically through “top-down leadership.” The culture and operation of the regional board needs to be an example to our chapters. My board culture is one of democracy. Each officer is elected or appointed to their position and entrusted to make decisions that are in the body’s best interest, not in personal bias. My goal is to foster a board where officers are empowered to use their voices, lean on their expertise, and make decisions as a board based on the authorities outlined in our governing documents.

NOTABLE to me was the feeling I had as a young Soror when I attended my first Boule and Sorors instantly acknowledged when the NER entered the room. NOTABLE was the mentorship and support I received from Culture Pearl Theresa Leeke and Phi Sigma chapter when I was headed from undergrad to alumnae status, and guidance on how Sigma business was to be conducted and how Sigma is represented on all levels. NOTABLE are the internal and external impacts we as a Region make to improve and enrich our communities, and each other.

My experience serving as the first appointed National Military Initiatives Task Force (MITF) Chair and 2-term Area I Coordinator demonstrates my ability to foster sisterly relations across multiple generations.

As the MITF Chair for four years, I led this national task of Sorors who represented each of the five regions, had served within multiple service agencies, and ranged from active duty to retired for almost 20 years. I led this committee in developing the mission statement, purpose, initiative plan, and roll-out strategy. The high-performing committee completed the bulk of the foundation work for the current military initiative national committee.

As the NER Area I Coordinator from 2018 -2022, I created and conducted the quarterly basileis brunches to improve chapter relationships across Area I, encouraged the sharing of chapter calendars to identify points of support and programmatic partnerships, organized with chapters and conducted virtual Area events to foster connection between Sorors during COVID, and proposed and was successfully selected as the Area to host the NER centennial celebration in November 2022.