Being part of Phi Mu Foundation Collegiate Leadership Council has opened my eyes to how important Phi Mu Foundation is to our sisterhood. Before being selected to the CLC, I was aware of the basics about Phi Mu Foundation, but now I know so much more about how the Foundation allows for sisters to help and encourage other sisters.

Being part of the CLC has given me so many great opportunities to connect with sisters from around the country, as well as alumnae. One of my favorite aspects of the CLC is the Trustee mentor program. I was fortunate enough to be paired with Jen Wu as my Trustee mentor, and I always looked forward to our chats, emails, and texts. It was amazing to me that she would take time out of her busy schedule to make time to see how I was doing, in life and in Phi Mu. She encouraged me to run for Philanthropy chair and I knew if I ever needed her for anything, she would always be willing to help.

Thanks to the CLC, I have women like Jen to aspire to be more like as I continue my Phi Mu journey. I am so grateful for the way Jen has helped me along in my CLC experience. My Trustee mentor made me realize how important it is for Phi Mu women to continue to invest in the future generations of Phi Mu. I hope to one day be able to impact a future Phi Mu, the way Jen impacted me.

Caroline Freeman is a member of the Kappa Omicron Chapter at Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus and a member of the 2018-19 Collegiate Leadership Council.

When I first started at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I was looking for my place on campus. I am from a small town in Virginia—I had just graduated high school with people I’d known since kindergarten.

I had always known I wanted to go through the Panhellenic recruitment process, but I wasn’t sure where I’d fit. It was through recruitment that I found the Gamma Lambda chapter of Phi Mu, and it felt like home. I found a house full of sisters who supported me, and they have been there for me through all of life’s moments since the start of college.

Phi Mu has inspired me to pursue various leadership positions. During my sophomore year, I was on my chapter’s exec board. In my junior year, I’ve had the honor of serving on the Collegiate Leadership Council for Phi Mu Foundation. I was also encouraged by my sisters to become my college’s Panhellenic President!

Serving as a member of the CLC has allowed me to work with my Trustee mentor, Danita Morgan. She is an alumna of my chapter, and she’s also one of my mom’s sorority sisters! I am a legacy of the Gamma Lambda chapter, and Danita and my mom were members at the same time. This opportunity has shown me the strength of the bonds within Phi Mu.

Phi Mu Foundation creates opportunities like these for women across the country. I am proud to be a member of a chapter that has 100% participation in the yearly M3 campaign, as the Phi Mu Foundation has such an impact in so many women’s lives. Giving back to the Foundation allows for this impact to continue. I simply could not imagine my college experience without Phi Mu, and I look forward to continuing my involvement with the Phi Mu Foundation when I become an alumna.

Hayley Boland is an alumna member of the Gamma Lambda Chapter at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a member of the 2018-19 Phi Mu Foundation Collegiate Leadership Council. 

Each year, Phi Mu Foundation selects a group of exceptional collegiate donors to represent their chapters on the Collegiate Leadership Council. Together, the council shares their passion for philanthropy and the Foundation’s powerful mission by educating, motivating and inspiring others to give back to Phi Mu Foundation.

Members of the Council will provide perspective on collegiate engagement, cultivation, stewardship, as well as provide insight on fundraising and other philanthropic efforts. They’ll also serve as social media advocates for the Foundation and have the opportunity to be mentored throughout the year by the women who serve on the Board of Trustees.

If you’re a rising junior or senior member in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA, apply today! All applications must be completed by June 7, 2019.

Please contact Foundation Communications Strategist Jessi Horne at jhorne@phimu.org with any questions.