PRESIDENT

LAURA MALLEY-SCHMITT
(Zeta Phi-MIT), Bedminster, N.J.

Alumnae chapter: Central New Jersey 

Fraternity history:
NPC delegation (2000-present), strategic planning committee (2001-present), recruitment committee (2002-present); CMSC chair (1998-2004); Oklahoma (Phi) advisory committee (2005-present); extension committee (1994-2004); Central New Jersey alumnae chapter founding member (2003); elections process task force (2002); NYC Metro alumnae chapter founding member (2000); IEB (1994-00); COL (1998-00); technology committee (1998-00); vice president of extension/extension chair (1994-00); structure task force (1996-98); district governor (1992-94); colony supervisor (1992-94); recruitment adviser (1989-90); field consultant (1987-89). 

Professional/volunteer: sales and marketing for technology-based companies.

Laura on defining success for Alpha Phi: Our Founders called upon Alpha Phi to think big, achieve ambitious goals and envision an organization that would reach every college in the land – even those in the “far un-peopled West” and colleges in Europe. So, while success is technically defined as the achievement of our planned goals and members’ desires, the heart of Alpha Phi success is about pursuing bold objectives. This provides the distinction between success in the ordinary sense and the kind of groundbreaking success that Alpha Phi is accustomed to.

VICE PRESIDENT

SUSAN BRINK SHERRATT
(Beta Beta-Michigan State), Alameda, Calif.

Alumnae chapter: East Bay, Calif.

Fraternity history:
IEB (2004-present); Team Sooner (2006); extension committee (2004-06); elections committee (2004-06); Foundation nominations commission (2004), board chair (2000-04), vice chair (1998-2000), director (1995-2000), assistant to the vice-president of program development (1994-95); constitution committee (1992 and 2002); collegiate department administrator of MAP and rush (1990-94); district governor (1986-1991); field consultant (1980-81).

Professional/volunteer: self-employed.

Susan on her vision for Alpha Phi: My vision for the next 10 years is a fiscally strong, member-driven organization. The Fraternity will have the financial and volunteer resources necessary to accept extension opportunities with housing commitments. I imagine our programming will meet the needs of our members and will continue to challenge and inspire them. Alpha Phi will have a strong alumnae network which members will tap into to expand on their collegiate experiences. Alpha Phi will continue to be a leader in the Greek community.

SECRETARY/TREASURER

BILLIE COSKEY BATTIATO
(Phi-Oklahoma), Tulsa, Okla.

Alumnae chapter: Denver, Colo.

Fraternity history:
IEB (2002-present); finance standing committee (2002-present); Team Sooner (2006); constitution committee (2000-02, 2004-06); Colorado State (Zeta Mu) house corporation board treasurer (1980-84); Colorado (Beta Gamma deuteron) house corporation board (2003-present), finance adviser (2003-present); collegiate extension committee (2000-03); Denver area Panhellenic (DAP) executive board (1995-2000), president (1998-99),  DAP Woman of the Year (2003); district alumnae chairman (1988-94); Denver alumnae chapter president (1983-85), vice president of programming (1985-86).

Professional/volunteer: vice president of investments with Smith Barney Citigroup.

Billie defines a successful IEB: Board success is defined when we develop a culture of open dialog for mutual goals and place the needs of the Fraternity before personal achievements. Conflict perpetuates the exchange of ideas. Respect, trust and diversity are embraced, and there is genuine care for all members for their contributions.

BOARD DIRECTORS

JANE KIRBY ARKES
(Omicron-Missouri), Portland, Ore.

Alumnae Chapter: Portland, Ore.

Fraternity history:
Portland alumnae chapter secretary, treasurer, vice president, president and Portland Panhellenic alumnae delegate (1971-present); Oregon (Tau) chapter operations adviser and house corporation board (2000-present); Foundation board (1984-88); area adviser (1981-84); National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) alternate delegate (1978-84); nominations committee (1982); district governor (1971-77); Foundation Forget-Me-Not Fund chairman, graduate scholarship chairman, continuing education grant chairman, marketing committee chairman, vice chairman (1986-88); state reference chairman (1974); state alumnae chairman (1973); Portland State (Gamma Chi) standards adviser (1971); Des Moines, Iowa alumnae chapter secretary, treasurer, vice-president and chair (1961-70).

Professional/volunteer: supervisor of student teachers, Lewis and Clark College.

Jane defines a successful Alpha Phi: It is my belief that any successful organization is closely attuned to the needs and desires of its membership. We need to continuously learn about the needs of our members to develop or refine our mission and purpose. An organization’s leadership assumes the responsibility for developing a plan of action, structuring the organization and allocating resources to implement the plan. They keep the membership informed about the plan’s progress, and successes are celebrated with all the involved stakeholders.

BONNIE K. ARTHUR
(Delta Delta-Oklahoma City), Arlington, Va.

Alumnae chapter: Northern Virginia

Fraternity history:
George Mason (Eta Lambda) chapter adviser (2000-present), operations adviser (1999); constitution committee chairperson (2006).

Professional/volunteer: attorney, Hunton and Williams LLP.

Bonnie on her commitment to the Fraternity: I am frequently asked by friends and colleagues why I spend so much time with a “college” group. My answer is simple: Alpha Phi is truly an amazing organization founded on principles that challenge women to be truthful with one another in order to make each other stronger, better women. I cannot imagine a greater need for an independent woman than to surround herself with women who will support her in more than an artificial way. I love the opportunities I have had to mentor younger women, it is really exciting and fulfilling to see the results!

LINDA LONG BOLAND
(Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach), Yucaipa, Calif.

Alumnae chapter: Inland Empire, Calif.

Fraternity history:
Strategic planning evaluation committee (SPEC) (2003-04); Fraternity director of collegiate membership (2000-02), volunteer interim director of member and chapter services (2000-00), director of extension (1994-96) and administrator of recruitment (1992-94); IEB (1998-2000), vice president collegiate operations (1996-98); district governor (1991-92); CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) and CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) chapter adviser (1988-90); CSU/Long Beach recruitment adviser (1985-88).

Professional/volunteer: owner, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Fire Equipment.

Linda on her role to help the Fraternity achieve strategic success: I encourage the Fraternity to continue to perform well today, but most importantly I would look to the future. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure the future success of our Fraternity – to be certain that Alpha Phi is stronger when our daughters and granddaughters become members. I would partner with other directors and Fraternity leaders in ongoing analytical discussions regarding our market competition and use that information to make wise decisions with the future in mind.

DEANA KOONSMAN GAGE
(Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Stephenville, Texas

Alumnae chapter: Dallas and Suburban, Texas

Fraternity history:
IEB (2002-present); NPC delegation (1996-present), college Panhellenics committee (2002-04), centennial committee (2002-03), alumnae Panhellenics committee (1996-02), alumnae Panhellenic delegate (1978-80); special governor (2001-present); Foundation director of finance (1994-98); district governor (1988-94); Texas/Arlington (Epsilon Lambda) chapter adviser (1975-76); Southwest Texas State (Zeta Kappa) chapter adviser (1987-88), recruitment adviser (1987); district reference chair (1984-86); Convention committee chair (1984); Arlington Mid-Cities alumnae chapter president (1982-83).

Professional/volunteer: retired faculty/instructor, Tarleton State University.

Deana’s vow to the organization’s strategic success: As a board director, I will plan for the Fraternity’s long-term goals which will be made in conjunction with board and staff. Directors should know the state of the Fraternity, its financial condition and be able to make wise decisions for the future of Alpha Phi. As a director, I need to stay abreast of our society as it is today and how we can best meet the needs of our women in today's world. My involvement in higher education has given me insight into trends and the current state of university campuses. My role in NPC has created a network within the Greek world that gives additional insight.

SHANA GOSS SMITH
(Chi-Montana), Port Gamble, Wash. 

Alumnae chapter: Greater Seattle, Wash.

Fraternity history:
IEB (2004-present); finance standing committee (2004-present); International finance/housing expert (2003-present); Team Montana (present); Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) house corporation board president (2003-04); Pacific Northwest regional manager (1999-2003), leadership recruitment coordinator (2000), rush specialist (1998-2001), collegiate membership coordinator (1998-99), alumnae membership coordinator (1998); Oregon (Tau) interim chapter adviser (2000); Montana (Chi) interim chapter adviser (1998-99); committee on leadership (1998); finance task force (1997-98); district governor (1995-98); Washington (Sigma) membership recruitment adviser (1992-95).

Professional/volunteer: Port Gamble manager, Olympic Property Group.

Shana defines a successful IEB: A successful board works together as a team toward the goals that are set out in order to have success achieving them. If goals haven't been achieved, a successful board learns from them and is able to have an alternate plan the next time that issue arises. Board success is having the health and wellbeing of the Fraternity utmost in our decision making and putting Fraternity needs above personal needs.

LINDSAY WIGGINS
(Beta Pi-USC), Los Angeles, Calif.

Fraternity history: IEB (2002-present); Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) house corporation board treasurer (2000-present); USC (Beta Pi) house corporation board president (2001-present), chapter adviser (1988), finance adviser (1982-88), pledge adviser (1978-82); UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) and Chapman (Eta Upsilon) installation coordinator; finance standing committee (2002-06); Southwest regional manager (1997-2002); alumnae task force (1999); regional district governor (pilot program) (1996-97); Convention volunteer coordinator (1994); leadership conference site coordinator (1991, 1993 and 1995); International alumnae department (1988-92); district alumnae coordinator (1988-91); Greater Los Angeles alumnae chapter president (1978-82); district XIII south council president/Founders’ Day chair (1979).

Professional/volunteer: principal, Phoenix Consulting Group.

Lindsay on her vision for Alpha Phi’s future: Alpha Phi is a dynamic, involved community. In institutions of higher education the concept of strategic planning and assessment is an important part of their strategy for making informed decisions for quantifiable outcomes. I would like to see Alpha Phi not only have engaged members and groups, but also a dynamic culture that allows these groups to assess themselves, evaluate progress, adjust based on feedback and use this information in the decision-making process. This kind of culture values improvement, supports decision-making, is able to take risks and, as a result, is a learning organization. Learning organizations are often the most successful organizations, and I want nothing less for our Fraternity.

Ex-Officio Member: Sally McCall Grant (Γ-DePauw), NPC Delegate

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