About Us

Panhellenic Executive Council

Who are we?
Western Sororities is the Western University chapter of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which has worked since 1902 to improve and promote the sorority experience.

We are a student run body, and together we make important decisions about sorority issues and events on our campus. We represent the five organizations that have chapters on our campus: Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Pi Beta Phi. We provide community-wide programming including philanthropic initiatives. Most importantly, we host formal recruitment in the fall.

President
Léah Marsot-Shifmann

The President of the UWO Panhellenic Council is responsible for overseeing the work of the entire council. She is the go-to for major decisions in our community and is the ultimate role model. She works closely with all officers and with chapter representatives to ensure that our community is united. The President is a leader in our large sisterhood, representing all 350 members in the Western and London community.

Chief Recruitment Officer
Em Collins

The Chief Recruitment Officer is responsible for coordinating and executing all elements of Formal Recruitment. She is the go-to for all things recruitment. She works closely with chapter representatives, the Panhellenic Council, Recruitment Counsellors, and Potential New Members to help grow our community. The CRO is responsible for A LOT, but it is all worth it once she sees over 100 new members find their home on Bid Day!

Chief Operations Officer
Ariela St-Pierre-Collins

The Chief of Operations Officer serves as chairperson of the Judiciary Committee which includes all officers of the Panhellenic Council and the Panhellenic Advisor. She is the go-to for our community's policies and procedures. She works closely with the Panhellenic Council, Panhellenic Advisors, and chapter representatives to ensure that the sorority community at Western is responsible and respectful. The COO helps all of us remember to live our organization's values and represent sorority in the best way possible.

Chief Financial Officer
Alissa Napier

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing the Panhellenic Council's budget and financial health. She is the go-to for all things finance - making budgets, keeping budgets on track, managing invoices, and more, the CFO is always aware of the financial health of our organization. She works closely the Panhellenic Advisors and chapter financial representatives to ensure that our organizations remain accountable to one another financially and support the overall growth of our community.

Chief Communications Officer
Julia Whytock

The Chief Communications Officer is responsible for representing the Panhellenic Council online, and for keeping track of the council's meeting activities. She is the go-to for showcasing the fun and exciting things our chapters are up to and keeping the Council on track during meetings. She works closely with the Panhellenic Council and the Director of Social Media to create our online strategies and reach potential new members.

Director of Philanthropy
Julia Bubelis

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing the UWO Sororities community philanthropic initiatives. She is the go-to for philanthropy events happening within our community, the larger Western community, and in London, too! She works closely with the council and with chapter members that are passionate about philanthropy, as well as with the fraternity community and local London community partners.

Director of Recruitment
Jessica Ross

The Director of Recruitment Counsellors is responsible for assisting the Chief Recruitment Officer with the planning and implementation of Formal Recruitment, and for overseeing the training and supervision of the Recruitment Counsellors. The Director of RC's is the go-to for our team of Recruitment Counsellors during recruitment - she trains them, she makes their schedules, she knows where everyone is during recruitment, and more! She works closely with the CRO and the Recruitment Counsellors to ensure that our potential new members have a fantastic recruitment experience.

Director of Social Media
Beatriz Speich

The Director of Social Media is responsible for updating and maintaining the Panhellenic Council’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and the UWO sorority website). She is the go-to for creating fun and approachable content that represents our community. The Director of Social Media works closely with the CCO and with the sorority community at Western to keep our online communities engaged.

Director of Multimedia
Vanessa Bendle

The Director of Multimedia is responsible for updating and maintaining the Panhellenic Council's Youtube account and anything that comes to videography. Like the Director of Social Media, she also works closely with the CCO and the sorority community at Western to keep our online communities engaged through our blog posts, videography, photography, and updating the UWO sorority website as well.

Director of Programming
Abby Meloff

The Director of Programming deals with and coordinates new programming events that involve both new and active members in all sororities within Western's Panhellenic Community. This year she is looking forward to planning our first ever programming event after Recruitment 2018 to get new and active members involved in the Greek scene right away!