Meet our Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Zoey hambleton
As Chapter President of Psi Beta, I have the privilege of leading an incredible group of women while working to ensure our chapter consistently reflects Chi Omega’s Six Purposes. I collaborate closely with our Executive Board and advisors to uphold our policies and create an environment rooted in respect, accountability, and growth. This role has been more than I could’ve imagined, teaching me to foster a space where every member feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach her full potential. I am continually inspired by the strength and growth I see within our chapter and am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside such dedicated women.
VICE PRESIDENT elise mccann
As Vice President, I have the privilege of watching firsthand as the women in our chapter strive to become the most successful, confident, and capable versions of themselves. I create opportunities for academic and professional development, help shape our governing policies, and manage our scholarship selection. Chi Omega has given me a community of inspiring women who support and lift each other up through every challenge college and life bring. Serving in this role is an honor, and I am proud to contribute to a chapter that shapes leaders, builds lifelong friendships, and inspires meaningful impact.
secretary
emilie mcburney
As Secretary, I am in charge of keeping track of attendance at weekly chapter meetings and mandatory events! I also get to update our chapter's archives, including the Roll Book that contains the names of all past and present members of Psi Beta, as well as taking the minutes of every chapter meeting! Additionally, I serve as the liaison between our chapter's members and our advisors, who ensure Chi Omega remains a great chapter over the years. The best part about serving as Secretary is getting to know not only our active members but also getting to work with our alumnae sisters and advisors, who have been a part of Chi Omega for 10+ years!
treasurer
kiersten sheeder
As treasurer, I am responsible for creating and maintaining the chapter budget. I also manage dues and educate members about our finances. While a lot of my work is behind the scenes, I work with directors and my fellow executive board in order to ensure that our chapter maintains a positive financial position at all times. This role allows me the opportunity to ensure monetary security for Psi Beta, which I find very rewarding. Through it all, I love being able to ensure that our financial decisions reflect the wants and needs of the women of Psi Beta!
New member educator
Kennedy kramersmeier
Serving as New Member Educator is about helping new members feel welcomed, supported, and confident from the very beginning. When I joined, I remember feeling excited and a little nervous. I quickly found genuine friendships and a place where I could be myself, and that is what I hope to create for every new member. To me, Chi Omega means sisterhood, authenticity, and growth. It is a space where I feel supported and encouraged every day. I am so grateful for the opportunity to help new members find their place and build connections that will last long after college. Chi Omega truly feels like home to me.
director of programming meredith arnold
As Director of Programming, I support 27 Cardinal Cabinet Directors and serve as the liaison between them and the Executive Board. I foster opportunities for our Directors, helping them brainstorm, troubleshoot, and cross-coordinate. I also oversee the Cardinal Cabinet, which consists of our chair and committee members. It is a common phrase that “The Executive Board makes it run, and the Cardinal Cabinet makes it fun!” I am honored to continue giving my heart to Psi Beta, and am overjoyed to have a front-row seat to all these women accomplish!
personnel brooklyn bailey
As Personnel Chair, I work to uphold the standards that define our chapter while fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and respect. My role focuses on supporting member well-being through risk management, strengthening sisterhood, and maintaining a positive chapter environment. This position requires a high level of discretion, and I value being someone members can rely on for support and guidance. It is an honor to serve a chapter that prioritizes both personal growth and genuine connection. Chi Omega has given me a community that challenges and supports me, and I am so grateful to give back to the women who make Psi Beta so special.
recruitment grace dabareiner
As Recruitment Chair, I oversee and lead our chapter through formal recruitment in the fall. This is one of our biggest events of the year, and my goal is to make sure our recruiters feel confident in finding our future Psi Betas and knowing what it truly means to be a Chi Omega! Danica, our membership chair, and I work tirelessly during recruitment to show everyone how special being in Chi Omega is. When I was going through recruitment, I wanted to find girls who were my role models but also my best friends. I am extremely thankful to be alongside my sisters everyday who make me a better person! I can’t wait to help new members find their home just like I did.
membership danica vangorkom
As Membership Chair, I get to do the behind the scenes work before, and throughout recruitment. My main focus is making sure the chapter recruits girls that maintain our purposes, while also bringing their own unique personalities to Chi Omega. I hope to see relationships form between all of our sisters to help recruitment be a smooth and cohesive process. I truly love this position because I am able to work with the recruitment chair to plan and execute a recruitment that is fun, exciting, and brings the best girls to Chi Omega!
Membership Assistants: Taitum Coyle & Hannah Elston
dei/phc tory dalponte
As both Panhellenic Delegate and DEI Chair, I am honored to represent Chi Omega while uplifting the values that define our sisterhood. As Panhellenic Delegate, I work to strengthen our relationship with the Panhellenic community through collaboration with other chapters, connection to our values, and shared ideas through passing bylaws, organizing events, and engaging in bi-weekly meetings. As DEI Chair, I am passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment within Chi Omega. Guided by our values, my sisters and I are committed to continuous learning and advocating for equity so that every member feels seen, valued, and celebrated.
facilities evelyn thomas
As Facilities Manager, I act as the bridge between Psi Beta's active members and our House Corporation, working closely with the ladies of the 804, our house mom, and chapter advisors to keep everything running seamlessly in the house! Between organizing weekly duties and communicating with ladies living in daily, the greatest reward of this position has been the close relationships I've built along the way, and I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to support and lead our chapter's home!
MEET OUR CARDINAL CABINET DIRECTORS
SISTERHOOD
INTERNAL SISTERHOOD DIRECTORs – olivia kinnamon & marlee trunnel
We are fortunate enough to be able to plan all of the sisterhood events we have as a chapter! This includes anything from a holiday event to a break in the work week schedule. It’s dedicated time to be around the chapter as a whole. Our position is special because it gives us an opportunity to be with the other members not in a chapter setting. We also love our position because it allows us to get creative! We will cherish all the moments that we have on this journey serving this position and the time we get to spend with our sisters along the way!
Sisterhood Chairs: Ella Troen, Izzy Garrison, Edye Keen, Cami Damgaard
EXTERNAL SISTERHOOD DIRECTORS – Reese mertens & camryn ohland
We serve as the External Sisterhood Directors for Chi Omega, meaning we have the job of planning two of our favorite Chi Omega events—Dude's Day and Ladies Day! Not only are these events special for the quality time we get to spend with our families and sisters, but also because they benefit Make-A-Wish! Working hard to coordinate an event with our committee and seeing the entire chapter and their families get to enjoy such a special day is such a gratifying and amazing experience!
Ladies’ Day Chairs: Aubree Lalone, Jenna Sollberger, Jane Kohler
Dude's Day Chairs: Addi Blythe, Ellison Smith
PARENT'S CLUB DIRECTORs – ashlyn chamberlain & ava disano
Our position is Parent's Club Director! With this position, we have the opportunity to make connections with the parents of current members in Chi Omega. We do this by being a liaison and keeping an open line of communication to let them know what the members of Chi Omega have been up to. We also get the opportunity to help plan some cool events with the help of the parents of our new members and seniors. It is extremely rewarding to give parents and guardians a chance to be involved in their daughter’s college journey. We know many members of Chi Omega will say their favorite memories at Iowa are when their parents come to see them for the fun events that Chi Omega plans. We are extremely grateful to have the opportunity to represent the chapter and continually gain more meaningful connections with the girls and families in Chi Omega.
Family Weekend and Senior BBQ Chair: Brynn Stoner
COMMUNITY SERVICE
MAKE-A-WISH DIRECTORS - Lauren Weyer & natalie Freundl
As Make-A-Wish directors, we are so excited to celebrate our 24th year partnering with our beloved philanthropy, Make-A-Wish. We have absolutely loved working together this year to put even more philanthropic opportunities for our members on the calendar. With brand new events on the horizon, we are excited to take fundraising, promotion events, and connection with our kiddos to a whole new level. This spring we are looking forward to organizing our annual Ladies’ Day Auction, celebrating World Wish Day, and giving back to Wish Families. Being heavily involved in our philanthropy has not only deepened our love for Make-A-Wish, but it also has deepened our love for this amazing chapter. The sisterhood and support in this chapter make serving our community easy and fun. We have never felt so encouraged and supported by a group of ladies and we have never been prouder to be Chi Omega Psi Betas!
MAW Chairs: Ady Brecht, Ella Stevens, Morgan Festerling, Chloe Clark
GOLF CLASSIC SERVICE DIRECTORs – payton johanson
As the Chi Omega Golf Classic Director, I have the privilege of organizing our biggest philanthropy event! Golf Classic is a fun-filled day of golfing with our fathers and friends. The event helps to raise money for Make-A-Wish through each golfer's registration fee and charity holes. As the director, I find the venue, order shirts and golf tees, and make sure the event runs smoothly. There’s nothing better than granting wishes on the golf course during this fantastic event!
Golf Classic Chair: Kennedy Feldman
COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTORS – Sammie scalzo & claire floss
As Community Service Directors, we help immerse our chapter in philanthropy throughout the university as well as the community. We encourage our women to attend philanthropy events on campus and make sure that everyone is doing their part in community service. We both love being able to interact with other Greek chapters and raise money for the philanthropies that we all care so deeply about.
SOCIAL
EXTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR – kayla ross
My biggest role as External Social Director is to strengthen Chi Omega’s ties with other organizations on Iowa’s campus. This position has allowed me to meet/work with so many new people both within the Greek community and outside of it. So far, we’ve had movie nights, workout classes, trivia and so much more with a variety of different organizations. I have loved the hands-on experience of planning these events for Chi Omega!
External Social Event Chair: Tayva Fortune, Berklee Williams
INTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR – stella evans & gabby lawrence
As Internal Social Directors, we are responsible for planning all of our date parties, semi-formal, and formal events. We work to ensure our events are fun, safe, and well-organized. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing all of your hard work come together for your sisters to laugh, have fun, take pictures, and make memories!
Date Party/Formal Chairs: Jackie Strotman, McKinzie Strader, Brooke Huizenga
PR & MARKETING
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – hannah capes
As the Marketing Communications Director, I oversee the chapter’s marketing calendar and collaborate with other leaders to make sure all marketing needs are met in advance. I also regularly update our chapters website and blog with all the exciting events that Psi Beta hosts. I have loved this position because it allows me to understand all the moving parts that make up our marketing! Being able to be a director has been so rewarding and has allowed me to work alongside some amazing people!
Sorority Relations Chair: Kaitlin Rollinger
Blog Chair: Addison Weber
MULTIMEDIA MARKETING DIRECTOR – hailey Gojkovich & chloe prewitt
As Multimedia Marketing Directors, we manage all of Psi Beta's social media accounts and capture content at every one of Chi Omega's events throughout the year. This position has allowed us to learn all things marketing. It has given us a creative outlet and an incredible opportunity to capture all of the great moments here at Psi Beta. This role has taught us so much about the world of photography and social media. Being able to see all of the love and sisterhood Chi Omega has through pictures has made this position such a gift.
Photo + Video Chairs: Charlotte Lange, Sidney Skrien, Lydia Pritchard, Ellie Kilburg
CREATIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR - anna timko
As the Creative Marketing Director for Chi Omega, I’m able to express my creative side through all of the events we host! I have the opportunity to design banners and apparel for recruitment, sisterhoods, philanthropic events and so much more! I’m thankful to have an amazing team of sisters working alongside me to brainstorm ideas and make it all come together. I’m excited to see where this position takes me and give back to the chapter that has given me so much! I enjoy being able to collaborate with all other directors and chapter members so that we can make memories that last a lifetime! This leadership position allows me to fulfill my desire to not only support Chi Omega, but to do what I truly love!
Apparel Chair: Kamryn Lati
Banner Chairs: Laci Chambliss, Lily McConnell, Reese Andersen, Ingrid Berg
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS – cela mahoney & gina gonyea
As the Campus Activities Director, we encourage all members to be more active on campus by highlighting different intramurals, clubs, or organizations to participate in. Additionally, we help to arrange our intramural teams and coordinate the campus-wide activities our sorority participates in during Homecoming and Greek Week. It is great to see all the different ways Chi Omegas get involved on campus! We are grateful we get to motivate Chi Omega as Campus Activities Directors.
Intramural Chair: Mattie Halpin
Spirit/Homecoming Chair: Presley Drew
CAREER & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
ALUMNA RELATIONS DIRECTOR – leah chandlee
As Psi Beta’s Alumnae Relations Directors, I work to connect our active members to alumnae in order to help them in their future career plans. I do this through fun events, and I am excited to work on some new events and projects this year!
EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR – Ashlinn carmody
As Educational Director, I have the opportunity to invite diverse speakers to present to our groups so that we can learn more about a wide range of topics. As co-director in the Career and Personal Development Cabinet, I work towards educating and helping our collegiate members create resumes, apply for jobs, and get ready for their next steps in life. I love being Educational Director because it is so rewarding to have our members learn from an activity or presentation and then use it for their future career paths.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIRECTOR- moriah mayberry & findley dvorak
As the health and wellness directors, We aim to integrate wellness, health, and stress-management education and opportunities into the chapter’s meetings and events. Our goal is to ensure our members have the tools and resources to take care of their well-being while balancing all of the responsibilities that come with being a college student. We organize clubs and events surrounding topics like stress relief, nutrition, and resilience. We are looking forward to organizing drives that improve the wellness of our community and clubs that add to the stress relief of our members. Our goal is not to add more events to our members calendars, but to provide tools for them to thrive amidst the challenges of college life.
Wellness Chairs: Addy Kling, Kamryn Gaydos
