Meet the Panhellenic Council
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 allowing individuals who are interested in the Greek community to find their home away from home. Get to know each of us by reading a bit about what each position consists of below!
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 allowing individuals who are interested in the Greek community to find their home away from home. Get to know each of us by reading a bit about what each position consists of below!
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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Ivania SalmeronThe President of the UWO Panhellenic Council is responsible for the governance of the council and oversees all work within the council. She is responsible for major decision making within the Panhellenic community and also acts as the official liaison between the Panhellenic community and the greater Western University campus community. She is a true representation of the 500+ Panhellenic members that make up the community.
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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Carolyna RaoThe Chief Operations Officer is responsible for monitoring our community's policies and procedures. She serves as the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee, representing both the Panhellenic Council and the Panhellenic Advisor. Her hard work ensures that the sorority community at Western is always responsible and respectful.
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CHIEF RECRUITMENT OFFICER
Janice ChenThe Chief Recruitment Officer is our go-to for all things recruitment; responsible for coordinating and executing all elements of Formal Recruitment. She works closely with chapter representatives, the Panhellenic Council, Recruitment Councillors, and Potential New Members to grow our community. The CRO is responsible for a lot, but the hard work pays off. Once over 100 new members find their forever home on Bid Day!
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Elyse EckenswillerThe Chief Financial Officer oversees the budget of the Panhellenic Council. She works closely with the other officers and directors to make all of our philanthropic and social events possible throughout the year.
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CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Emily KnowlesThe Chief Communications Officer oversees the UWO Panhellenic Council's communications and social media strategy, with the assistance of the Director of Social Media and Multi-Media. She organizes current statistics within the Panhellenic Community as well as providing regular updates and promotional material across various platforms.
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Meet the Panhellenic Council Directors
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Tiffany Dhillon |
DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
Romina Farmani |
DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Sabrina Tsumura |
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The Director of Programming plans and implements all Panhellenic events throughout the year. She is the driving force behind great initiatives like the Panhellenic Council's Annual General Meeting (AGM), Panhellenic Brunch, and the Spring Soirée as well as creating new initiatives such as the summer pen pals and Greek olympics!
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The Director of Philanthropy selects philanthropic causes that are aligned with the interests and values of the Panhellenic Community. She organizes the Panhellenic Philanthropic Program which incorporates fundraising, community service, and philanthropy events.
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The Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is responsible for ensuring that UWO Sororities follow DEI standards in terms of policies, marketing, and recruitment. The Director of DEI will work with Panhellenic council to ensure that Formal Recruitment is accessible and equitable for members and PNMs, as well as ensure that the marketing platform is inclusive to all. The DEI director will also work with UWO sororities inclusion teams to educate members on DEI topics.
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DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT COUNSELLORS
Maraya Mantero |
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND MULTIMEDIA
Emilia Schultz |
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The Director of Recruitment Counsellors is responsible for assisting the Chief Recruitment Officer with the planning and implementation of recruitment, and is responsible for the training and supervision of Recruitment Counsellors (Rho Gammas). Together with the Chief of Recruitment Officer, Director of DEI, equity, and Panhellenic President, the director of recruitment counsellors ensures that all formal recruitment needs are being met. The Director of Recruitment counsellors serve as the managing body for Recruitment Counsellors during Primary Recruitment. In addition, this director attends weekly Panhellenic meetings and assist other Panhellenic officers as needed throughout their term.
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The Panhellenic Council's social media accounts are updated and maintained by the Director of Social Media/Multi-Media. This includes our Facebook, Instagram and the UWO sororities website. She is responsible for creating engaging visual and keeping all platforms up to date. The Director of Social Media works collaboratively with the Chief Communications Officer and the Western sorority community to keep our online communities engaged.
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