Theta Foundation

After four years in the role of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation executive director, Kristen Kaiser will leave the organization in June. She has resigned to leave the workforce and spend time with her young family.

Foundation President Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds wished Kristen the very best for the future and thanked her for her many contributions to Kappa Alpha Theta. “While we understand and support Kristen’s decision, we can’t help but feel sad about her departure. Kristen was tasked with leading the Foundation during a critical period in its history, ensuring that the Give to Lead, Give to Learn Campaign was a success. Her dedication has made the success of many initiatives possible, including our Board’s adoption of a governance model to strengthen Theta Foundation's recruitment, board nomination, and election process; launching and leading successful Day of Giving events, growing assets to $34.5 million; furthering the synergistic model of One Theta; leading a successful merger with the Housing Trust; and growing the Theta/CASA relationship. She has led a dedicated Foundation team, each of whom plays an integral role in the organization’s day-to-day operations and success, and who will carry us forward in the weeks and months ahead.”

To ensure a smooth transition, Kristen will remain with the Foundation through the end of June. The Board of Trustees is working closely with Theta Foundation staff to manage the transition. The search for a new executive director will be launched shortly. Any questions should be directed to Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds.

2017-18 Theta Foundation Chapter & Individual Grants

The applications and application guides for 2017-18 Chapter and Individual Grants are posted on Theta Foundation’s Apply Now page. The Quarter 1 deadline is July 18 for programs beginning on or after September 1. Please direct any questions to Theta Foundation’s Programs Coordinator Mary Kate Kronzer.

Workforce Update

Please join the recruitment committee in welcoming Ashlee Moody, Zeta Eta/Wofford, as recruitment and Panhellenic district director (RPDD) in College District X. Ashlee and retiring RPDD Amanda Hamilton will transition in the coming weeks. We thank Amanda for her service and hard work as a recruitment and Panhellenic district director.

Workforce Contact Updates

Brandi List,  RPDD in College District XIII, will be away from her Theta desk with limited email access June 14 – July 5. In her absence, please contact Assistant Director of Chapter Services Margaret Burke or Recruitment Committee Chairman Cate Bibb with any time-sensitive matters.

Christa Sobon, scholarship committee chairman, will be away from her Theta desk June 26 - July 5. In her absence, please contact Assistant Director of Education & Leadership Victoria Stankus.

Fall 2017 Educational Leadership Consultant Assignments

• Gamma Kappa/George Washington: Emily Callen* and Kyla Dierking
• Gamma Sigma/San Diego State: Amanda Hyssong
• Epsilon Nu/Virginia Tech: Lauren Dannemiller and Alex Johnston*
• Epsilon Theta/Stetson: Kassie Dobbs*
• Theta Mu/Mines: Casey Crownhart
• Theta Nu/Georgia Tech: Amanda Modloff and Stephanie McNutt
• Theta Xi/UC Santa Cruz: Paige Eidenschink
• Theta Omicron/UNC Charlotte: Daria Bisharah and Macy Bonniwell
• Theta Pi/Sacred Heart: Cambria Lagana and Abbie Stasior
• Full-time traveling: Jessica Bovee, Courtney Dunne, Paige Lauri, and Jordan Qaddourah

*Denotes returning ELC.

Social Media Snapshot

Summer Adventures: We would love to hear more about your summer travels and experiences! Send travel photos to socialmedia@kappaalphatheta.org. If you know of a Theta completing an exciting summer internship or study abroad program who might be interested in doing a Snapchat takeover, pass along her name to Digital Media Manager Lauren Palmer.

Recent Theta Blogs

• The Spring 2017 Issue: Leading Women with Passion and Impact
• Heritage What’s New, June 2017

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