Kathleen Lavelle, President

Year: 4th

Major: Architecture

Hometown: Chatham, NJ

Why do you love being in a sorority? Being in a sorority has given me the opportunity to connect with many exceptional and diverse women that I otherwise would not have met. A sorority truly provides far more than a social group and has enriched my time here at UVA. Within a large university like UVA, the Greek community has made it feel so much smaller.

What does President entail? As President, one role is to oversee the initiatives taken on by the ISC. I meet weekly with chapter presidents and the ISC Exec Board to plan and execute programs throughout the semester. Beyond the council, I serve to facilitate communication with members of the University and the greater Charlottesville community.

Goals for the ISC: This year, I would like to see increased communication between sorority chapter members and the ISC. Only through regular feedback can we best serve sorority women. I also hope to promote a more unified Greek system at UVA, both between chapters and across councils. Even further, I plan to foster cooperative relationships with the University and the Charlottesville community.

Reasons to contact you: Ideas to further improve the ISC. I welcome all questions, comments, or feedback that you might have about the ISC and Greek community. Also, you may contact me if your CIO or organization is interested in co-sponsoring an event with the ISC.

Alston Edwards, Vice President of Judiciary

Year: 4th

Major: Foreign Affairs

Hometown: London, England and Dallas, Texas

Why do you love being in a sorority? I love being a part of a community of women the ISC represents. I have gained so many wonderful friends in so many different sororities through joining, and I have been so touched by the fantastic young women I am blessed to work with every day.

What does VP of Judiciary entail? The VP of Judiciary heads the Judiciary Board, which deals with any issue or violation that arises within the realm of the Standards of Conduct, Bylaws, and/or the Recruitment Regulations.

Goals for the ISC: I would like to continue emphasizing education, which entails more visits to chapter meetings to better communicate the Standards of Conduct, Bylaws, and Recruitment Regulations. Through these visits, sorority women are given complete explanations of the rules and have the opportunity to ask questions to shed light on any misunderstandings. In addition, the Judiciary board can more easily understand and then rectify such shortcomings. With a universal understanding of our Standards of Conduct, Bylaws, and Recruitment Regulations, the sorority community can uphold on another to these policies. I also hope that communicating with chapters face-to-face will increase transparency and put faces to the Judiciary board, making the board seem less scary and less about issuing punishments.

Finally, I would like to establish office hours. I have heard too often that women are confused or nervous about submitting a report, and therefore our community has lost many instances in which it could have improved itself. I strongly encourage sorority women to come into our office hours with any questions, knowing that the discussions will be kept confidential, and to get help in detailing and submitting a report.

Reasons to contact you: If anyone has a question or issue concerning the Standards of Conduct, Bylaws, the Recruitment Regulations, and/or the Reporting System, I urge them to contact me and I will be more than happy to help!

Contact information: aee4az@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on Friday 3-4 PM in OFSL (Newcomb 171).

Jessica Arndt, Vice President of Administration

Year: 4th

Major: Commerce and Spanish

Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey

Why do you love being in a sorority? I love being in a sorority because it has given me the opportunity to be part of an incredible support system. I have met the most amazing women who are passionate, intelligent, and inspiring. I have found a new home and life long friends in my sorority.

What does VP of Recruitment entail? I am in charge of managing all logistics and plans for Recruitment 2013-2014 with the help of my amazing recruitment team! We plan both Informal and Formal Recruitment, as well as all Go Greek night events. I also help the Pi Chi Director select and manage the Pi Chis and stay in constant contact with each chapter’s recruitment chair to ensure their plans are running smoothly.

Goals for the ISC: I hope to continue to increase the number of women who register for Recruitment and become members of the Inter-Sorority Council community. Similarly, I want to work on publicizing the Inter-Sorority Council to reach women of diverse backgrounds.

Reasons to contact you: If you have questions about anything related to Recruitment, feel free to reach out to me!

Contact information: acp2ec@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on Thursday 2-4 PM in OFSL (Newcomb 171)

Patricia Lee Menges, Assistant Vice President of Recruitment

Year: 3rd

Major: Commerce

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Why do you love being in a sorority? I love being in a sorority because it has given me the opportunity to be part of a wonderful community with both my individual sorority and the sorority system as a whole. I have had the chance to meet amazing friends, participate in wonderful opportunities, and give back to the university community. I am party of a group that embraces me and encourages me to pursue excellence in everything I do.

What does Assistant VP of Recruitment entail? As Assistant VP of Recruitment, I am in charge of Informal Recruitment 2013. In addition, I assist the VP of Recruitment in all matters she may need during the Formal Recruitment process.

Goals for the ISC: I hope to educate and encourage women to participate in the Informal and Formal Recruitment processes and the ISC community as a whole.

Reasons you would contact me: If you have questions regarding the Informal Recruitment process or recruitment in general, please feel free to contact me.

Contact information: plm3vd@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on 3:30-4:30 PM in OFSL  (Newcomb 171).

Maggie Turner, Panhellenic Counselor Director

Year: 4th

Major: Political Philosophy, Policy and Law

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Why do you love being in a sorority? I love being in a sorority because there is always someone there to support you or just to listen when you’re having a bad week. The women that I have met through this community are some of the most inspiring people I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with, and are also some of my best friends!

What does PanHellenic Counselor Director entail? My role is to select and train all of the Panhellenic Counselors and Logistics Coordinators to prepare them for guiding Potential New Members through formal recruitment. I also help the VP of Recruitment generally facilitate the process and work with the recruitment chairs to make sure the both the Pi Chis and the PNMs have a great experience. 

Goals for the ISC: I hope to encourage even more women from different chapters and backgrounds to apply to be Pi Chis and LCs. I also want to make sure we continue to make the training and recruitment process easier and more comfortable for all involved. 

Reasons you would contact me: If you have any questions about how to become a Pi Chi or Logistics Coordinator or how to improve these programs, please feel free to contact me!

Contact information: mmt5jw@virginia.edu

Molly Gardner, Public Relations Chair

Year: 3rd 

Major: Commerce, Art History Minor

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Why do you love being in a sorority? Joining my sorority and the sorority community has created for me an amazing support and friend group that comprises women of different interests and backgrounds. From the classroom to philanthropic events to sorority outings, I am constantly making memories with my and other sorority sisters. It is the best decision I’ve made at UVA!

What does PR Chair entail? I am responsible for managing the ISC website and social media accounts, advertising and organizing ISC events and recruitment, and facilitating communication among sororities, UVA organizations, and the Charlottesville community. In addition, I write the weekly ISC newsletter, which publicizes sorority philanthropies, news, and events!

Goals for the ISC: I hope to increase and improve communication between the ISC and sororities so that ISC events, scholarship opportunities, and Judiciary regulations are widely known and effectively communicated. In addition, I hope to promote the ISC as a positive entity and accessible resource to sorority women and the sorority community’s image as a whole to UVA and Charlottesville communities. I promise to work closely with the VP of Recruitment (Anna Powell) and VP of Judiciary (Alston Edwards) to outline the regulations and guidelines for the website so that sorority women and non-Greek women have a better understanding of recruitment and other sorority rules. I’d also like to work with Charlottesville businesses to co-sponser ISC events and project the sorority community as an impressive group of women (which we are!).

Reasons to contact you: Please contact me if you have any interest in working with or communicating with the ISC or sorority women. I’m happy to promote any news or event in the UVA or Charlottesville community in that you’d like for the sorority community to participate.

Contact information: emg7ta@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 PM in OFSL (Newcomb 171).

 

Mackenzie Griffin, Scholarship Chair

Year: 4th 

Major: Commerce and Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law

Hometown: Fairfax, VA

Why do you love being in a sorority? I love being in a sorority because it has allowed me to become good friends with so many women I would have otherwise not met. I also have been given the chance to participate in great activities and events with my sisters. 

What does Scholarship Chair entail? I facilitate academic events and initiatives among Greek women and recognize them for their intellectual achievements. I also coordinate the ISC scholarships given out every year.

Goals for the ISC: I hope to plan more events for intellectual development and spread awareness of these programs. I also want to continue effective facilitation of the ISC scholarships.

Reasons to contact you: Contact me if you want to coordinate academic events or have event and scholarship information to be spread.

Contact information: mcg9ay@virginia.edu

 

 

Kelly Sullivan, Community Service Chair

Year: 4th

Major: Biology

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Why do you love being in a sorority? During my last four semesters here at the University, I have grown to appreciate the role not only my sorority but also the Greek community as a whole has had on my experience. I have enjoyed getting to know talented and driven women both within and outside of my sorority. As a result, I have made lifelong friends! Finally, I am grateful for all of the additional resources that a sorority has to offer.

What does Community Service Chair entail? The role of community service chair is to engage the sorority community in service within the UVA and greater Charlottesville community. I organize and plan all events that support non-profit organizations.

Goals for the ISC: As Community Service Chair, I hope to facilitate the involvement of sorority women in different organizations that are targeted towards women and support programs within the local Charlottesville community. In addition, I would like to bring together women of different chapters in order to develop inter-sorority relations. Lastly, my goal is to promote the ISC as a resource to local nonprofit organizations and develop strong relationships with them.

Reasons to contact you: If you have any questions pertaining to service events or programs the ISC is participating in or you would like to get more involved with community service through the ISC, please feel free to contact me!

Contact information: ks4jj@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on Wednesdays 1-2 PM in OFSL (Newcomb 171).

 

Emily Renda, Women’s Concerns Chair

Year: 4th

Major: Sociology

Hometown: Catonsville, MD

Why do you love being in a sorority? Sisters are the first people I want to text with good or bad news, are my Sweet Frog addiction enablers, serve as my strong support system, are great gym buddies…just about everything!

What does Women’s Concerns Chair entail?  I raise awareness about issues relating to women’s health and wellness, which means trying to address the things that matter most to us. I have to listen to the sorority community and address the things that sorority women feel most strongly about.

Goals for the ISC: I want to address not only the negative side of women’s concerns like dating violence, sexual assault and eating disorders, but also the positive aspects of wellness such as stress management and healthy relationships. I hope to collaborate with the other positions on the exec board like the scholarship chair (Mackenzie Griffin) to create a full picture of wellness!

Reasons to contact you: If you have any issues you think the Greek community should address, any program to highlight, or activities you think we should try, please feel free to contact me!

Contact information: ejr5nt@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on Wednesdays 1-3 PM in OFSL (Newcomb 171).

 

Caroline Casavant, Internal Interactions Chair

Year: 4th 

Major: Politics Honors

Hometown: New Canaan, CT

Why do you love being in a sorority? Being in a sorority allowed me to meet older women whom I admire tremendously. They helped me grow and learn throughout college. Now that I’m older, I get to help younger girls in the way I was helped.

What my Internal Interactions Chair entail? I’m concerned with interactions between women in the sorority community. I hope to better relations between sororities and unite all sorority women.he way I was helped.

Goals for the ISC: I want to 1) Increase interaction between women in different sororities 2) Address the issue of “sorority rankings” and promote equal respect for all sororities 3) Unite sorority women to work towards causes that concern all of us 4) Promote interaction between older sorority women and younger sorority women 5) Be available to the sorority community to address any and all issues that concern women.

Reasons you would contact me: Please feel free to email me if you have any ideas to bring together the sorority com

munity or questions.

Contact information: cmc2yc@virginia.edu

Becky Massie, External Interactions Chair

Year: 4th

Major: Commerce

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Why do you love being in a sorority? Because it has enormously expanded my UVA experience, given me the most amazing support network, countless memories, and so much more!

What does External Interactions Chair entail? My role is to establish relationships with other organizations throughout UVA and the Charlottesville community and coordinate new programming ideas. I also help promote events within the ISC community, encourage involvement in other organizations’ initiatives, and plan and execute the events in order to best serve our community.

Goals for the ISC: I hope to strengthen the ISC’s role in the greater UVA and Charlottesville community and establish strong channels of communication between the ISC and organizations throughout the community.

Reasons you would contact me: Please contact me if you are interested in co-sponsoring an event with the ISC, have questions about upcoming programs, or have ideas for future ISC initiatives and events!

Contact information: rqm3zc@virginia.edu or come to my office hours on Monday 12-1 PM in OFSL (Newcomb 171).