Allegheny College Board of Trustee Becomes Alpha Chi Omega National Council President

When Jennifer Daurora '99 was invited to join the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she never would have imagined she'd be elected as their national president one day.

Daurora is the second woman from Allegheny College to become the national president of Alpha Chi Omega. The first was Charlotte Weber Seipler, who served from 1894 to 1896.

"It is an honor and privilege to serve Alpha Chi Omega and our members as national president. I am grateful for the generations of women who came before me and ensured that this experience was available for me. I am excited to pay it forward and ensure that Alpha Chi Omega is ready to support the next generation of women," reflects Daurora, who majored in economics. "While volunteerism has always been important to me, giving back and being in service to something bigger than yourself was amplified by my experience at Allegheny."

The National Council is Alpha Chi Omega's governing board of directors. As chair of the board, Daurora will collaborate with the chief executive officer and fellow board members to shape the strategic direction of the the organization.

Originally wanting to get involved on campus, Daurora engaged with the Panhellenic Council in various vice-presidential roles until she was elected president. This opportunity led her to attend regional conferences where she was exposed to volunteerism more broadly. She remained involved with Alpha Chi Omega after graduation. At first, she became a regional volunteer and gradually became a board member. Daurora credits her Alpha Chi Omega experience with developing her leadership skills and building her network while giving back.

"Becoming a member of Greek Life at Allegheny is a fantastic opportunity! Not only does joining a fraternity or sorority help create a sense of community and a home away from home, but it also provides excellent leadership training, and opportunities to network with alumni," says Daurora. "While I graduated from Allegheny more than two decades ago, several of the women I met in Alpha Chi Omega remain my closest friends today. I am still connected with several of the women I joined Alpha Chi with when I was 18 years old."

Learn more about Greek life at Allegheny College here.