Chapter Officers
Avery Beardsley
President
Executive Board Major: Elementary Education Year: Junior Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about kappa is the long-lasting friendships I’ve made and the leadership opportunities given to get me where i am today.
Kaylee Gruhn
Vice President of External Affairs
Executive Board Major: Healthcare Leadership Year: Sophomore Hometown: Gurnee, IL My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about Kappa is all the friendships I have made and the close sisterhood we have.
Abby Burton
Vice President of Finance
Executive Board Major: Chemistry and Biology Year: Sophomore Hometown: Schererville, IN My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about Kappa is the amazing bonds I have created with lovely women. Kappa has provided great opportunities for me and has introduced me to my favorite people.
Zoe Barajaz
Vice President of Internal Affairs
Executive Board Major: Meteorology Year: Sophomore Hometown: Darien, IL My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about Kappa is the sisterhood and the close bonds that we have with one another.
Alexa Lederhaus
Vice President of Member Development
Executive Board Major: Chemistry and Biology Year: Sophomore Hometown: Fremont, WI My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite part about Kappa is the lifelong friendships I have made and being supported by sisters who show me to be my true self.
Bryn Benzing
Vice President of Membership
Executive Board Major: Nursing Year: Junior Hometown: Columbia City, IN My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about Kappa is the ability to be surrounded by amazing women, along with growing in leadership values.
Jessie Presta
Vice President of Operations
Executive Board Major: Social work Year: Sophomore Hometown: Dyer, IN Why Kappa: I went kappa because it’s where I felt at home and I could see myself growing in this chapter.
Arden Welsh
Vice President of Standards
Executive Board Major: Health Science/ Pre PA Year: Sophomore Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about kappa is the friendships i’ve made!!
Lindsay Horning
Academic Excellence Director
Leadership Team Major: Nursing Year: Sophomore Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI My Favorite thing about Kappa: Meeting new people and forming connections with others in Kappa.
Alyssa Brazzell
Events Director
Leadership Team Major: Biology and Chemistry Year: Junior Hometown: Champaign, IL My Favorite thing about Kappa: The friends I have made!!!
Meagan Koutsopanagos
New Member Experience Director
Leadership Team Major: Digital Media Arts Year: Sophomore Hometown: Westville, IN My Favorite thing about Kappa: My favorite thing about Kappa are the people I’ve met through this community and the unforgettable memories I’ve made with these women.
Melanie Leonard
Philanthropy Director
Leadership Team Major: Nursing Year: Sophomore Hometown: Hobart, IN My Favorite thing about Kappa: My sisters! The connection we have is amazing and I couldn’t be more grateful for them!
Katie Schuster
Public Relations
Leadership Team Major: Nursing Year: Junior Hometown: Crown Point, IN My Favorite thing about Kappa : My favorite thing about kappa is the wonderful friendships I have made and all of the opportunities I have received.