The Board of Directors provides the strategic vision for the Tri Sigma Foundation to achieve its mission. The board is comprised of 14 alumnae directors and two National Council ex-officio members.
The Foundation Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Top Row: Renee Kries, Karen Lowerr, Camille Chasteen, Mindi Major, Gina Dickinson, Linda Blume. Middle Row: Lauri Wingenroth, Valerie Cowen, Joyce O'Daniel, Bonnie Rainey, Ally Simon, Lori Rassati. Front Row: Brenda Osterman Ray, JeanMarie Mattingly, Heather Cruz, Michelle Tantillo. Not Pictured: Nancy McGowan.
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
Board service gives members the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience in various areas to strengthen the Foundation and Tri Sigma as a whole.
Board service is a significant commitment as and an outstanding professional opportunity. Board service requires time and dedication, including monthly conference calls and committee work. As good stewards of Foundation resources, each board member covers their own cost of travel pertaining to Foundation meetings and events.
Position Requirements
The Tri Sigma Foundation Nominating Committee accepts applications to serve on the Foundation Board of Directors in the spring. Applicants who lead with consensus-building, are good communicators, and who have a visionary leadership style are encouraged to apply. Members with experience in non-profit financial management including investments or accounting, strategic leadership, non-profit governance, and entrepreneurship are also encouraged to apply.
Applications close February 28.
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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