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When I think about what Beta Phi Omega Sorority Inc. means to me over the  years,  I think of what Beta offers to the women of this organization including myself. Women with resilience, integrity, intellectual stimulation, and a deep rooted passion to create change in the communities in which we live in.

Beta women are continuously being the trailblazers in the communities we reside in including the LGBT Greek life community. We have helped build to create the culture, for many that now have the confidence to create their own. 21 Years ago it was frowned upon, to dare to be different and want change for a community in which society has and continues to underestimate our power and worth.

As the first National Vice President of this organization I knew it came with great responsibility. As a young woman I was filled with hope, dreams and passion. I have aided with a great deal of what I call the ‘Flamingo Movement’ in this organization for the Southeastern Region. I have also inspired many of our other regions with innovative ways to be active in their own communities as well. In the southeastern region we are the reigning champions of the RGN stroll competitions. I have created a platform for many programming and community events. All while working countless hours to build membership, bonds and sisterhood in this organization. I have made many strides to build great leadership to proceed me in this region and organization for years to come.

As a Beta woman I have held many hats over the years. I am a founder, friend, mother and wife. Most of these titles were established and gained over the past 21 years. I’ve had the pleasure of celebrating my personal advancements with my Beta sisters, who are my family. This is much deeper than a sisterhood for many of us. We are family that hold each other up through the good and most troubling times in each other’s lives. When you see a Beta woman wearing her letters. Just know you see a woman with great pride, excellence and the ability to overcome whatever stands in her way. Congratulate her as we celebrate 21 years of women with intellectual power.