Nurturing a Community Creates Strong Sisters
Tell us about yourself.
I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and work remotely as the marketing director for a sports-based peacebuilding nonprofit headquartered in New York City.
After earning my master’s degree in Washington, D.C., I returned to Salt Lake and began reconnecting with Pi Phi through the Salt Lake City, Utah, Alumnae Club. Although COVID limited our ability to gather, the experience reignited my desire to engage more deeply with Pi Phi post-graduation. That involvement opened the door to serving as an Inclusion Specialist, and I am grateful to now be in my fourth year in this role.
What I love most about our sisterhood today is our members. I’ve been lucky enough to attend two conventions, and each one has left an impact on me. There is something so special about walking into a room filled with hundreds of Pi Phis and being able to sit down at any table and build connections. As a collegiate member, I didn’t fully understand the breadth and depth of our organization—but as an alumna, I feel the strength of that bond.
Tell us about your decision to give back to Pi Phi as a volunteer.
I take immense pride in the identity that comes with being a Pi Phi. To me, it means being someone who lifts women up, values true friendship and celebrates the diverse experiences and perspectives that make our sisterhood so powerful. Volunteering is my way of honoring what Pi Phi has given me—by helping to nurture a community where every woman knows she belongs and has the strength of her sisters behind her.
I’ve seen firsthand how inspiring our collegians are—especially in their deep commitment to inclusion. Our collegiate leaders are intentionally creating spaces where members can be their authentic selves. Pi Phi demonstrates when women stand together, listen to one another and invest in one another, we create stronger, more caring communities.
What advice would you share with a sister considering a volunteer role in Pi Phi?
Pi Phi has the potential to fill your cup in ways you can’t even imagine. In college, I took for granted that Pi Phi was an intentional space created for women, by women, with the purpose of uplifting women. Female-centric communities—while powerful—are rare. The support, understanding and empowerment I’ve received from Pi Phi is something I haven’t found anywhere else.After our volunteer meetings, I leave with a deeper sense of community, a renewed commitment to our sisterhood and a reminder that Pi Phi truly enriches us throughout every season of life. My advice to a sister considering a volunteer role? Say yes. You’ll be amazed by how much you receive when you give.
How does your involvement in Pi Phi contribute to your own personal growth?
I’ve learned empathy is both powerful and challenging—and it’s a skill we must practice every day. Inclusion work invites us into conversations that can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it also pushes us beyond the echo chambers of people who think exactly like we do. When we open ourselves to different world views and cultural backgrounds, we grow—as leaders, friends and human beings.Interested in volunteering like Aubri or know someone who would thrive? The Leadership and Nominating Committee is accepting recommendations and self-nominations for International Officers—Specialists, Fraternity Housing Corporation Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees—for terms beginning in July 2026. Submit the form by January 15, 2026!
Published January 7, 2026