MEET THE 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Taylor Smith

Chapter President

I am so excited for this upcoming year as the new chapter president of Alpha Phi! This chapter has taught me so much about leadership, friendship, and what it means to truly feel accepted. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and am looking forward to continuing to create this experience for our members.

Leah Shackelford

VP of Health, Wellness, and Accountability

Hi im Leah! Im so excited to be the new VP of Health, Wellness, and Accessibility! With it being such a hard year for everyone its important that our girls have a strong support system in the chapter. Im a junior in the interior architectural design program. I love hanging out with my friends and I'm so excited to live with a few of them next year at chapter!

Amy Ledergerber

VP of New Member Edu. and Member Experience

Hi! My name is Amy, and I’m a second year Hospitality Major! I absolutely cannot wait to make this year as special as can be for the new baby phis and my sisters in Alpha Phi! After I graduate I hope to be an Event Planner and help bring people’s special day to life. My main goal is to make people happy, and I can’t wait to see the beautiful smiles from my sisters this year, whether we are in person or over the screen! “I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite” - Buddy the Elf

Madison Horn

VP of Finance and Housing

Hi! My name is Madison and I am a second year Public Health major. I love to adventure and be outside especially skiing! I also love to cook for all of my roomies! This year I am so excited to explore more to the Chico area and go to the snow all the time. I’m so stoked to meet to new pc and find my little.

Zoe Kunhart

VP of Membership Recruitment

Hi!! My name is Zoe and I’m a sophomore at Chico studying to be a math major so that I can pursue a career in data science! I’m so excited to work with all the other girl’s on exec this year and to meet all of the new members. I’m also so grateful that I have the chance to live in next year!

Tara Negri

VP Marketing

Hi my name is Tara and im from sunny San Diego! Im so excited to be the VP of Marketing this year. Social media is more important than ever considering everything being online due to covid. Im and Interior Architectural Design major with a minor in Digital Media and plan on going to architecture school to get my licence. When I'm not working on school or Aphi projects, I'm watching my favorite shows, spending time with my friends and going on hikes.

Esmeralda Hernandez

VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

I’m Esmeralda, I love adventuring, traveling, meeting new people and I can never stay in one place for too long. I expect to complete my masters degree and start a career within the healthcare industry within the next few years. I’m excited to take on this year with a strong positive mindset and make the best out of what we have. I know this new year will be full of new opportunities and creativity so I can’t wait to make memories with my girls!

Jamie Dietz

Exec Administrator

Im Jamie and I’m a second year exercise physiology major. I love exercise and taking care of my body inside and out. After I graduate my plan is to get my masters degree and become a physicians assistant. While things look different this year, as executive administrator I am so excited to get the lovely ladies of this chapter excited about the future. I love bringing everyone together and making this chapter feel like our forever family.

Nicole Bergeron

Panhellenic Delegate

My name is Nicole Bergeron I am from Long Beach Ca. I am a second year at Chico state and am studying child development. A fun fact about me is that I have an identical twin sister who is also in Alpha Phi. I’m super excited to represent my chapter as Panhellenic Delegate and get to know about each chapter and meet so many other girls in the other sororities on campus.

Taylor Penstein

Director of Social Events

I am a junior Psych major with a minor in Health Service Administration. I love hiking, traveling, and am passionate about health. I am excited to work with such intelligent and encouraging girls while also getting more involved in the chapter. I am looking forward to planning memorable dances for all of our sisters and living in!

Candice Olsen

Director of Community Engagement

My name is Candice and I'm a current second year! I am a Communications Studies Major and I love talking to people. My role as Director of Community Engagement is all about making everyone feel connected inside and outside of organization. This year is so exciting for all of us and we can not wait to meet all of the great girls coming through recruitment. I am so looking forward to this year and all of the new possibilities it will bring for our chapter.

Haylie Colaruotolo

Coordinator of Philanthropy Activites

Hi! I’m Haylie and i’m a second year business major. After I graduate, I plan on doing marketing in the makeup industry. As Director of Philanthropy, I have events planned to keep all my sisters as involved as possible in the current times. I’m so to excited raise money for our chapter in support of women’s heart health!