When Jennifer Daurora ’99 signed up as a freshman with the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she never would have imagined she’d be elected as their national council president one day.
Daurora is the second woman from Allegheny College to become the national council 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 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 strategically shape the organization. She will also be a representative to fraternities.
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 and be exposed to volunteerism. She remained involved with Alpha Chi Omega after graduation. At first, she became a regional volunteer and gradually became a chapter advisor. Daurora credits her time at Alpha Chi Omega 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 in touch with several of the women I joined Alpha Chi with when I was 18 years old.”
