Our Leadership
At Beta Gamma, brothers adopt formal leadership in the chapter through Board of Governors, Appointed Officers, Strategy Board, Senior Advisory Board, and Associated Directors. These active members lead the way to a brighter future.
Board of Governors
Our Board of Governors act as a body of formal leaders who oversee all of Beta Gamma's operations, committees, events, and overall chapter.
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Zac Ekedahl | President
Oversees: Chapter, Strategy Board, NI Task Force
Description of Position:
As President, I oversee the Board of Governors, manage the day-to-day activities as well as the long-term strategic outlook of the fraternity. Additionally, I represent the Beta Gamma chapter to the Heritage Center and the governing body of Alpha Kappa Psi.
Jaeda Berkemeier | Supreme Court Chief Justice
Oversees: Chapter, Senior Advisory Board, NI Education
Description of Position:
As Supreme Court Chief Justice, I interpret and apply the laws that govern our chapter. It is my job to work with New Initiates to progress and develop these laws, ensuring that the chapter is continuously growing. Presenting new endeavors, ideas, and structures are what continue to make our chapter live to its fullest potential.
Danny Schechter | Vice President of Membership
Oversees: Membership
Description of Position:
As the Vice President of Membership, I am in charge of planning and executing rush I focus on ensuring that pledges learn the history and values of the fraternity and are smoothly integrated into the chapter. During pledgeship, I work closely with the Pledge Trainer to develop the pledges throughout the process.
Pranavi Kasarla| Vice President of External Relations
Oversees: Corporate Relations, Community Service, Philanthropy
Description of Position:
As Vice President of External Relations, I work extensively with our current partners and explore prospective partners for Beta Gamma. My goal through my term is to be able to gain more resources and projects for our brothers to invest themselves in.
Tyler Kern | Vice President of Alumni Relations
Oversees: Brotherhood, Alumni Relations
Description of Position:
As Vice President of Alumni Relations, I foster the brotherhood between current members along with our vast amount of experienced alumni. I plan to strive for a diverse and fulfilling experience for everyone in Beta Gamma.
Harsh Chellasamy | Vice President of Finance
Oversees: Finance
Description of Position:
As Vice President of Finance, I conduct the Finance committee. My responsibilities include organizing the chapter budgets and fundraising for the fraternity. Additionally, I work closely with the Treasurer and all of BOG to facilitate any expenses we incur.
David Jankelowitz | Vice President of Professional Development
Oversees: Professional Development, Teacher's Excellence
Description of Position:
I create the curriculum for pledge professional development and organize events for the professional network of our actives. My committee's goal is to be a resource for all brothers and help prepare them for everything to come in future careers.
Julianna Kakish | Vice President of Communications
Oversees: Marketing, Apparel, Technology, Historian
Description of Position:
As Vice President of Communication, I promote all marketing, advertising, and digital structure both internally and externally for the chapter. Directing effective and efficient communication for brothers is my goal through this role.
Mehak Bhardwaj| Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Oversees: Strategy & Diversity Board
Description of Position:
As Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, I promote all diversity initiatives both internally and externally for the chapter. My goal is to ensure that Alpha Kappa Psi is an inclusive and supportive environment and that our commitment to DEI is reflected in our rush process and other policies.
Appointed Officers
The following brothers hold formal leadership positions that pertain to specific parts of chapter's structure and functionality, upholding the well- being of Beta Gamma.
Anjali Panchedula
Secretary
Nolan Kramer
Treasurer
Paige Settersten
Master of Rituals
Anna Slavuk
Historian
Michael Morin
Chaplain
Lenny Jennings
Chaplain
Sophie Gasaway
Pledge Trainer
Lora Simakova
Warden
Senior Advisory Board
Appointed seniors who offer guidance and support to the Beta Gamma chapter.
Dylan Bushelle
Anjana Peddi
Jane Wynne
Charlie Kuhn
Strategy & Diversity Board
Appointed brothers who have an open discussion about chapter operations and further the chapter's growth.
Oviya Loganathan
Danielle Furman
Tia Sarkar
Cristina Liberto
Anoushka Taparia
Elise Varhan
Associate Directors
The Active Brothers who are appointed by BOG to assist and direct specific committees and avenues of the fraternity.
Membership Associate Directors
Dre Ballance| Education AD
Brendan Putnam | Integration AD
Tanmay Sharma| Logistics AD
Mia Cochran | Engagement AD
Finance Associate Directors
Lili Rossi | Finance AD
Kate Phelan | Finance AD
Melina Penniston | Fundraising AD
Rohan Golla | Finance AD
Brotherhood Associate Directors
Emily Divis | Brotherhood AD
Elena Wilson| Brotherhood AD
Kaitlyn Huemme | Brotherhood AD
Haley Hunt | Brotherhood AD
Jack Burns | Brotherhood AD
Professional Development Directors
Katelyn Hermanson | Pledge AD
Maggie McGuire | Actives AD
Zac Burgess | Alumni AD
Aidan Longmeyer | TE AD
Cristina Liberto | TE AD
Alumni Relations Associate Directors
Sarina Shah | AR AD
Kathryn Hartung | AR AD
Mental Health Associate Directors
Laney Dodd | Mental Health AD
Caroline Staley | Mental Health AD
Luka Sereci | Mental Health AD
Marketing Associate Directors
Conor Bickel| Content Creation AD
Lauryn Adamski | Content Creation AD
Ben Whiteman | Content Creation AD
Technology Associate Directors
Evan Weidner | Technology AD
Corporate Relations Associate Directors
Danielle Furman | CR AD
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Associate Directors
Maddie Herrera | DEI AD
Gourav Debroy| DEI AD
Michelle Akintomide | DEI AD
Community Service Associate Directors
Kate Smith| CS AD
Elise Varhan | CS AD
Oviya Loganathan | CS AD
Apparel Associate Directors
Anna Bovaird | Apparel AD
Emily Szczepanski | Apparel AD
Master of Ceremonies
Allison Craig | MOC
Rotational Associate Directors
Caroline Daily| Rotational AD
Stella Boothman | Rotational AD
Vandy Kottapalli| Rotational AD
Keira Hawk| Rotational AD
Julia Wykoff| Rotational AD
Sushi Bokil | Rotational AD
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