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
Molly Forse
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
Major: Public Health Policy & Administration with Finance Minor
Hometown: Liberty Township, Ohio
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Fun Fact! "I am a member of the Miami Ski Club!”
Contact: forsem@miamioh.edu
Executive Vice President
Molly Kock
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: Middle Childhood Education Math and Science
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Chapter: Phi Mu
Fun Fact! "I have a twin and a younger sister who is 11 months younger than us. We are all the same age for 1 month!"
Why I Joined a Sorority: "I joined a sorority because I wanted to get involved here at Miami! Sororities are a huge part of our community and I wanted to immerse myself in a place where I could find a true sisterhood. I quickly noticed the power that our Panhellenic community has and fell in love with it!."
Contact: kockmm@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Standards
Cat Hercules
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: Finance and Political Science
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Chapter: Kappa Delta
Why I Joined a Sorority: "I went to an all-girls high school and missed that sisterhood I experienced everyday. I wanted the opportunity to have a strong group of women that would always support me and be my best friends!"
Fun Fact!: "Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream."
Contact: herculcc@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Recruitment
Jane Finley
Position Description:
The Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment is responsible for planning and executive primary recruitment in the Spring semester. She oversees Fall programs such as Cider at the Seal and Sprite Dates. The Panhellenic Recruitment Committee also consists of 7 directors: Head Rho Gamma Director (2), Marketing, Special Events, Informal Recruitment, Ethics and Values, and Logistics. The Panhellenic VP of Recruitment manages this Committee.
Year: Junior
Majors: Political Science & Philosophy with a minor in Criminology
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Chapter: Kappa Alpha Theta
Why I Joined a Sorority: "I joined a sorority because I wanted to be a part of a big group of girls that I knew would always have my back."
Fun Fact!: "I am a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan!"
Contact: finleyj3@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Programming
MJ Stilphen
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: Junior
Major: Psychology, co-major Neuroscience, Minor in Nutrition
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Chapter: Delta Gamma
Why I Joined a Sorority: "I joined a sorority because I was looking to find a group of girls that had similar interests to me and people I could make amazing memories with!"
Fun Fact! "I love to cook!"
Contact: stilphmj@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Member Development
Sarah Abdella
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: Sophomore
Majors: English Education, Critical Race & Ethnicity Studies
Hometown: Athens, Ohio
Chapter: Chi Omega
Why I Joined a Sorority: "I joined a sorority to have a supportive community of women who would love me unconditionally on my bad days and celebrate me on my best ones!"
Fun Fact! "I hiked the Colorado mountains in 3-inch heels!"
Contact: abdellsj@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Service and Philanthropy
Claire Ogden
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: Sophomore
Majors: Speech Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Neuroscience
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Chapter: Alpha Delta Pi
Why I Joined a Sorority: “I joined a sorority because I was looking for a group of women I could call my people! I wanted a group of sisters who would help me grow and always have my back. Joining a sorority has given me so many opportunities and allowed me to meet some amazing women!”
Fun Fact!: I work in the Armstrong Student Center!
Contact: ogdencm@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Finance
Torie ElHaje
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: Accountancy
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
Chapter: Delta Delta Delta
Why I Joined a Sorority: "I joined a sorority because as an out of state student I didn’t know many people on Miami’s campus and was looking create long-lasting friendships and have an amazing group of women that would support me and that I could always count on. I also wanted the opportunity to be a part of a community that values service and philanthropic efforts!"
Fun Fact!: I have a twin brother!
Contact: elhajevf@miamioh.edu
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Payton Smith
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: Business Economics
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Chapter: Zeta Tau Alpha
Why I Went Joined a Sorority: "I joined a sorority to find the people that I could turn to for anything. Sisters that could make me smile and who always pushed me to be my best!"
Fun Fact! "I was named after Walter Payton!"
Contact: smithp11@miamioh.edu
Board of Directors
Director of Marketing
Mia Telerico
Position Description:
Maintain all Panhellenic social media accounts, keep the website current, and coordinate 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: Junior
Major: Emerging Technology in Business & Design
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Why I Joined a Sorority:
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Contact: telerimm@miamioh.edu
Director of Risk Prevention
Claire McGivney
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: Junior
Major: Sport Communication & Media
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Chapter: Alpha Phi
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Contact: mcgivncg@miamioh.edu
Director of Scholarship and Learning
Allison Lovett
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.
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Chapter: Phi Sigma Sigma
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Contact: lovettan@miamioh.edu
Director of Acropolis
Shay Hary
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 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, MGC, and NPHC members to make sure that the weekend goes smoothly and all the events are organized in an effective manner.
Year: Junior
Major: Public Health: Policy & Administration
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Chapter: Alpha Xi Delta
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Contact: harylx@miamioh.edu
Director of Health and Wellness
Maddie Saunders
Position Description:
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Majors: Nursing
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Chapter: Kappa Delta
Why I Joined a Sorority:
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Contact: saundem6@miamioh.edu
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Director of Community Engagement
Macy Gill
Position Description:
Year: Sophomore
Majors: Social Work
Hometown: Avon, Connecticut
Chapter: Phi Sigma Sigma
Why I Joined a Sorority:
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Contact: gillmm@miamioh.edu