MEET THE 2019-2020 LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT TEAM
Ten new faces and two returning leadership consultants will support collegiate chapters and the Fraternity’s growth efforts throughout the 2019-2020 academic year. Learn more about them:
Haley Casola*
Gamma Tau–University of West Georgia
Hometown: Covington, Georgia
What “bucket-list” locations do you have on your list? I would love to visit Israel and Italy.
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? Loving, Leading Lasting means the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself while inspiring those around me.
Maggie Hackman*
Epsilon–University of Kentucky
Hometown: Villa Hills, Kentucky
What is your favorite T.V. show to binge on the road? Parks and Recreation
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? Loving, Leading, Lasting perfectly tells the story of how Alpha Gam has impacted my life. It is an organization that has provided me with the most loving and loyal friends whom I am lucky enough to call sisters. It has given me the chance to develop as a leader while working alongside amazing and inspiring women. It is also an experience that has lasted beyond my years in college and provided me with professional and personal growth.
Abby Gindorff
Beta Beta–North Dakota State University
Hometown: Crosby, Minnesota
What is your Starbucks order? White Chocolate Mocha
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? I think Loving, Leading, Lasting really paints a picture of who Alpha Gam women are and what we stand for as an organization. It shows the support, high standards and lifelong love we all strive for each day, and it also provides a picture of who we are to those on the outside looking in!
Kendra Ramsey
Iota–University of Washington
Hometown: Lake Whitney, Texas
What “bucket-list” locations do you have on your list? Greece, Amsterdam, Miami, Toronto, Antarctica
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? I look at this in three sections. Loving is cherishing the friendships and relationships that are formed through Alpha Gam with other members, advisors and new friends. Leading is the opportunities provided to grow in your own leadership capacity and encouraging others to do the same. Lasting is taking the experiences and relationships from your collegiate years and translating that into your life after college.
Shannon Zogran
Beta Epsilon–Carroll University
Hometown: Antioch, Illinois
When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do? You’ll find me reading (probably the latest Nicholas Sparks book) or going for a run.
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? Loving, Leading, Lasting means being part of a kind and gracious sisterhood that develops and cares for its members throughout their collegiate years and long after they graduate.
Skye Marché
Delta Iota–California State University, Chico
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
What are three words your best friends would use to describe you? Compassionate, bold and confident
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? It is the physical representation of loving sisters through our shared values, through mentorship and by celebrating each other in all phases of life.
Shea Okamoto
Delta Omicron–University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
What are your favorite snacks? Grapes, chips and salsa and hummus!
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? Loving, Leading, Lasting means using my skills to build meaningful relationships, engaging in my passions and empowering others around me.
LJ Perry
Gamma Zeta–University of Memphis
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
What is your favorite non-coffee beverage? Any flavor of La Croix!
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? Loving, Leading, Lasting means growing as an individual and community member. It means to recognize your own talents, and to use those skills to empower the women and sisters around you! It’s a commitment to yourself, your sisters and your community to continually strive to become the best version of yourself. It’s also a promise of support and loyalty to Alpha Gamma Delta and all of our sisters in all seasons of life.
Lacy Wood
Epsilon Upsilon–Tarleton State University
Hometown: Katy, Texas
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? I would like to learn my way around policy more to help change agriculture and the industry for the better.
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? I feel like to love and be loving is to forgive, while leading is being a motivator and an example. Lasting is something that can endure over time, in order to make a lasting impression we need to love and lead younger women because they are our future.
Megan McNeal
Theta Delta–University of North Georgia
Hometown: Canton, Georgia
What is your favorite way to develop and prize health and vigor of body? When I lived in Germany, I started boxing and that has recently become my go-to! I also love running.
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? To me, Loving, Leading, Lasting is a message of what an Alpha Gamma Delta woman should be. Loving is to be your true authentic self and continuously live with purpose. Leading is to always hold yourself and others to high ideals. Furthermore, we as Alpha Gam women lead without fear in order to inspire. Lasting means that we are here to forever inspire, encourage, support and love each other. Overall, Loving, Leading, Lasting means we are so much more than we think we are. To me, it means we are strong, fearless and steadfast women.
Oakleigh White
Gamma Sigma–Troy University
Hometown: Cullman, Alabama
What is your Starbucks order? Cold Brew with soymilk and one pump of vanilla!
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? Loving, Leading, Lasting means cherishing and reflecting on the friendships and opportunities given to us by Alpha Gam throughout our lives.
Rosie Nguyen
Epsilon Nu–University of Central Oklahoma
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
What is your favorite breakfast food? Eggs Benedict
What does Loving, Leading, Lasting mean to you? To me, it means leading with love to make a lasting impact.
*Returning to the team as Second year Leadership Consultants.
