national headquarters staff
Executive Director
Mary Lee Caldwell
Mary Lee is a a graduate of Troy University and The University of Alabama with more than 15 years of experience working in higher education with leadership development and mentoring initiatives. She is a avid sports fan (Roll Tide!); her favorite Taylor Swift album is Midnights; and she loves her pug, Naddie Jo!
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Assistant Director
Dalis Lampkins
Dalis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin and The University of Alabama. Her dedication is reflected in her involvement in higher education, volunteer work, and leadership roles that emphasize the importance of active citizenship and supporting students. She and Ratatouille, the best movie ever created, share a birthday.
Coordinator
Mason Cassady
Mason is from Truro, Iowa He went on to be a student-athlete as a collegiate football player at Iowa State University, Iowa Central Community College, & the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. He graduated from UST in 2023 with a degree in Business Management. Fun fact about Mason is that he enjoy playing golf & pickleball
Financial Services Manager
Jo Hebson
After studying finance at The University of Alabama, Jo began a 30 year career in the banking industry. Upon retirement she worked in higher education before joining the Phi Eta Sigma team. From quilting to embroidary and canning to painting, Jo loves to craft, and create one of a kind gifts for friends and family.
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Brand Manager
trinity hunter
Originally from Wetumpka, Alabama, Trinity Hunter is an Interdisciplinary Master of Arts student studying public relations, communication studies, and women's studies. Trinity enjoys reading mystery novels and baking new recipes. She might even sit down to tell you about her favorite Scooby-Doo rendition! ​​​
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Chapter and Member Services Manager
Lauren Esman
Lauren is from Kalamazoo, MI and is pursuing a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition at The University of Alabama. Lauren is a former Alabama and Michigan softball player who loves all things sports and the outdoors - especially paddleboarding.
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Records and Member Services Manager
Alex Salter
Alex is from Fort Myers, Florida, and she was a Girl Scout for 10 years, and she is now a lifetime member. She recently received her bachelor's degree in Consumer Sciences while playing 4 years of softball for The University of Alabama. She is a currently studying General Human Environmental Sciences for her master's.
Student Director
Bess Fountain
Bess is a senior at The University of Alabama majoring in Communication Studies and English. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, and she is an executive board member of the International Justice Mission. She loves to read and travel, and her favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time.
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Student Assistant
julienne pharrams
Julienne Pharrams is a junior at The University of Alabama double majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma and the Blackburn Institute, and she is a Shelby Scholar. Julienne enjoys reading and walking, and have plenty of practice with both as she doesn't drive! ​
Student Assistant
edward fountain
Edward is a sophomore at the The University of Alabama majoring in History. Edward is a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Farmhouse Fraternity. His proudest moment was winning the Phi Eta Sigma 2024 March Madness bracket challenge​.​
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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
TIM LEMPER
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - BLOOMINGTON
VICE-PRESIDENT
JENNIFER MILLER
MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
HISTORIAN
MARY JO DWYER
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
ADVISOR
ALVIN JOHNSON
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
ADVISOR
TONY KEMP
MERCER UNIVERSITY
ADVISOR
Lisa RUCH
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - INDIANAPOLIS
STUDENT
LINDSEY JACKSON
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
STUDENT
NICOLE KAUFELDT
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
STUDENT
EMAAN MUGHAL
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ALUMNI
DR. JENNIFER VUIA-RISER
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI
NICOLE ZELLERS
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - INDIANAPOLIS