Meet the Executive Board
The Panhellenic Executive Board serves as the communication link between sororities, campus organizations, and community leaders. Through various programs, we seek to provide personal enrichment and knowledge to all Greek women.
The Panhellenic Association's influence is a crucial part of sorority life at Miami, one that promotes a stronger Fraternity and Sorority community overall.
President
Lydia Yamashiro
Position Description:
Responsible for running executive board meetings and council meetings, working with the EVP to ensure board members are completing their tasks. Work with advisors to understand and implement University initiatives and focus on the long term growth and development of the community. Support all chapters from a governing council standpoint to further the prosperity of the Greek community and the overall Miami community.
Year: Junior
Majors: Biochemistry and Pre-Medical Studies
Hometown: Liberty, Indiana
Chapter: Chi Omega
Why I went Greek:
"The women in this community astound me with their drive to achieve in all aspects of life. Coming from a non- Greek family, I am so grateful that I've found home in a community that pushes me to work harder and to live authentically."
Fun Fact!
"My dad grew up in Hawaii and my family still lives there, so I luckily have been taking trips to Honolulu since I was only a couple months old!"
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Executive Vice President
Emily Sanford
Position Description:
The Executive Vice President is in charge of the internal workings of the Panhellenic Association. The EVP is responsible for recording council meeting minutes and working closely with the President to support the chapters and Exec Board, along with organizing the Panhellenic Hub page and calendar and reserving rooms for various events.
Year: Junior
Majors: Strategic Communication and English Literature
Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Fun Fact!
"I'm a first generation college student!"
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Vice President of Standards
Libby Boothman
Position Description:
Standards mainly approve and manage the archives of registered socials. I also meet with chapters who may be having organizational standards issues and put mechanisms in place to mitigate these issues. Some of these mechanisms require programming that I present or put on for chapters. I also work with IFC VP of Conduct to monitor the social policy and suggest and enforce changes to it as they are needed.
Year: Junior
Majors: Nutrition with a concentration in dietetics
Hometown: Powell, Ohio
Chapter: Delta Gamma
Fun Fact!
"I was a member of the varsity diving team here for my first two years before medically retiring after my sophomore season!"
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Vice President of Recruitment
Sydney Wright
Position Description:
Select members for the Recruitment Committee and women to be Rho Gammas. Coordinates monthly meetings with chapter recruitment chairs and Recruitment Committee. Plans "Go Greek" events with the VP of Recruitment for IFC. These events include Greek move in, Mega Fair, and the Go Greek Football Game/Tailgate. Other events in the fall include Informal and Formal Recruitment Kickoff, Sprite Dates, and the Rho Gamma Fashion Show. Organizes the formal recruitment schedule, communicates with the chapters throughout formal recruitment and plans Bid Day.
Year: Junior
Major: Biology/ Pre-Medical Studies
Hometown: Wilmington, Ohio
Chapter: Kappa Delta
Fun Fact!
"I studied abroad in Belize last year! (pre-covid) lol"
Contact:wrigh234@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Programming
Natalie Heisser
Position Description:
Plans all Panhellenic events that do not pertain specifically to recruitment or community service. Notable events are and Greek Week in the fall and Panhellenic Pride Week in the spring. The VP of Programming is also responsible for working with third parties to plan any co-hosted events whether it be the Oxford Community, IFC, etc.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Why I Went Greek:
"I wanted to find a place in Miami that made me feel at home. My sister was a senior when I was a freshman and also in Kappa Kappa Gamma. As I saw her great experience in Greek life and the life-long friendships she made, I was excited to find a group of girls and be in a community that supported me as she had found."
Fun Fact!
"Everyone in my family (Mom, Dad, and Sister) also went to Miami."
Contact: heissenh@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Member Development
Grace Murphy
Position Description:
VP of Member Development focuses on trying to make the community develop as a whole; not just during the new member period or when new members are initiated. I plan events like New Member Convocation, Greek Step Up, and Acropolis. I also help to coordinate LLCs and the Sorority Corridors, Scholarship & Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion.
Year: Junior
Majors: Geography and Sustainable Development
Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
Chapter: Gamma Phi Beta
Fun Fact!
"I've sailed across the Indian Ocean!"
Contact: murphygc@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Service and Philanthropy
Emily Pawlecki
Position Description:
The main obligations of this role include working with philanthropy and service chairs from each chapter to assist their chapter in fulfilling their requirements in both of those areas. Another important task is to network within the community to make sure that the Greek community has an overall positive reputation- and to bring any of their concerns to the rest of the executive board. Coordinate the planning of Greek Service Week as well as Greek Spring Clean.
Year: Junior
Major: Social Work
Minors: Human Capital Management & Child Studies and Youth Development
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Chapter: Gamma Phi Beta
Why I Went Greek:
"To make a philanthropic impact!"
Fun Fact!
"I studied abroad in Luxembourg last spring!"
Contact: pawlecee@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Finance
Mallory Berthe
Position Description:
The main responsibilities are setting and overseeing a year-long budget of around $150,00. This includes scheduling and documenting payments of each of the executive board members and collecting dues twice a year from all Panhellenic chapters.
Year: Junior
Major: Strat Comm and Public Health with a concentration in human disease and epidemiology
Hometown: Dublin, Ohio
Chapter: Phi Mu
Fun Fact!
"I have a dog!"
Contact: berthemm@miamioh.edu
Board of Directors
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Director of Marketing
Riss Hasseman
Position Description:
Maintains all Panhellenic social media accounts, keeps the website up to date and coordinates with other board members and chapters to promote Panhellenic events. Creates all graphic designs for Panhellenic events, as well as merchandise. Reports on community achievements with Press Releases to local news outlets and brainstorms new ways to promote a positive brand image of the Panhellenic Community.
Year: Sophomore
Majors: Interior Design
Hometown: Valencia, California
Chapter: Gamma Phi Beta
Fun Fact!
"I dated a celebrity and now we're close friends!"
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Director of Risk Prevention
Abby Nielbeling
Position Description:
Director of Risk Prevention assists in managing the archives in registered socials. Works directly with the VP of Standards and individual chapters to mitigate risk within our community.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Chanhassen, MN
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Why I Went Greek:
"I went Greek to find like-minded, empowering women like myself. I also went Greek to finally have sisters in my life."
Fun Fact!
"A fun fact about me is that I live a minute away from Prince's recording studio."
Contact: niebelam@miamioh.edu
Director of Scholarship and Learning
Sarah Pankratz
Position Description:
The Director of Scholarship and Learning is in charge of coordinating Panhellenic Scholarships and scholar of the week. This position works with the VP of Member Development to organize various events to set Panhellenic women up for success academically.
Year: Junior
Majors: Psychology & Pre-Med
Minor: Social Justice
Hometown: Columbus, IN
Chapter: Zeta Tau Alpha
Why I Went Greek:
"I went greek because I didn't know anyone at Miami, and I was looking for an opportunity to find a community of girls with the same values as me!"
Fun Fact!
"I can play 6 instruments!"
Contact: pankrasm@miamioh.edu
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Jessica Chelst
Position Description:
Works with different members of the executive board and other directors to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the Panhellenic community.
Year: Junior
Major: Political Science BA/MA Dual Enrollment Program
Minor: Disability Studies Minor
Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland
Chapter: Delta Delta Delta
Fun Fact!
"I have danced my entire life and I am a member of Miami Dance Corps on campus!"
Contact:chelstjl@miamioh.edu
Director of Acropolis
Adriana Cooper
Position Description:
The Director of Acropolis is in charge of coordinating the Acropolis retreat which takes place in October of the fall semester. Acropolis is a leadership retreat for those in the Greek community who are looking to gain skills that will help them go on to become leaders within their own chapter or within their council. The Director of Acropolis works alongside the Panhellenic and IFC VP Member Development in order to choose the mentors and participants of the retreat. In addition, while on the retreat the Director of Acropolis will work alongside both an IFC and NPHC members to make sure that the weekend goes smoothly and all the events are organized in an effective manner.
Year: Junior
Major: Human Capital Management & Leadership
Hometown: Chester, NJ
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Fun Fact!
"I used to live in South Korea!"
Contact: cooper70@miamioh.edu
Director of Circle of Sisterhood
Ellie Pierce
Position Description:
This job entails spreading information and fundraising for Circle of Sisterhood, which is the philanthropy that the Panhellenic Association collectively supports. Circle of Sisterhood works to raise money to help build schools for girls in low-income areas to increase educational opportunities as a means of escaping poverty. This position works with the VP of Community Service and Engagement to hold a variety of events including throughout Panhellenic Pride Week to promote Circle of Sisterhood.
Year: Junior
Majors: Psychology & Middle Childhood Education with concentrations in Math and Science
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Chapter: Alpha Delta Pi
Why I Went Greek:
"I went Greek to find my best friends, to be more involved on campus, and to find my home away from home!"
Fun Fact!
"I love doing adventurous things! I recently went bungee jumping!"
Contact: pierceke@miamioh.edu