The Board of Directors provides the strategic vision for the Tri Sigma Foundation to achieve its mission. The board is comprised of 14 alumna directors and two National Council ex-officio members.
Chair
JeanMarie Komyathy Mattingly, Gamma Kappa—Marietta College
Vice Chair
Michelle Tantillo, Epsilon Omicron—Illinois State University
Vice Chair of Governance
Mindi Holland Major, Beta Gamma—Ball State University
Treasurer
Brenda Osterman Ray, Alpha Psi—Eastern Illinois University
Secretary
Heather Cruz, Zeta Psi—The College of New Jersey
Members At Large
Linda Boehm Blume, Alpha Epsilon—Northwest Missouri State University
Camille Weixel Chasteen, Zeta Rho—Johnson & Whales University
Valerie Jones Cowen, Alpha Psi—Eastern Illinois University
Gina Doughty Dickinson, Eta Tau—Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Renee Kries, Iota Alpha—Alumnae Initiate
Karen Cartwright Lowerr, Beta Pi—University of Wisconsin-Stout
Nancy Strom McGowan, Kappa—Miami University
Ally Simon, Alpha Chi—Murray State University
Lauri Dunn Wingenroth, Beta Kappa—Arizona State University
Ex-Officio Members
Tri Sigma National President Joyce Newcom O'Daniel, Alpha Chi—Murray State University
Tri Sigma National Treasurer Bonnie L. Rainey, Alpha Sigma—University of Southern Mississippi
Executive Director
Shelly Brajkovich Bateman, Beta Epsilon—Western Illinois University
The Tri Sigma Foundation Nominating Committee will accept applications to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors in the spring. By serving on the Board, members have the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience in various areas that will be useful in strengthening the future of the Foundation and Tri Sigma as a whole.
Board service is a significant commitment as well as an outstanding professional opportunity. We seek leaders who want to make a difference within Tri Sigma and within the communities where our members live. Serving on the Board requires time and dedication, including monthly conference calls and committee work. Positions are three-year terms.
We’re looking for Tri Sigma members with areas of expertise in the following areas:
Applicants who lead with consensus-building, are good communicators, and who have a visionary leadership style are encouraged to apply.
If elected to the Board of Directors, the following events are required for all Board members. As good stewards of our donor dollars, each member of the Board of Directors covers their own cost of travel pertaining to Foundation meetings and events:
Applications will open in the spring.
As the past Chair of the Foundation, I am deeply inspired and hopeful about the future of our Foundation. The driver has been to increase the number of women, children, and families we can serve – including the Tri Sigmas who are impacted each year through leadership development and education.
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