Chapter Officers
Avery Whitehead
President
Avery Whitehead is a senior from Baltimore, Maryland, double-majoring in Political Science and Public Relations. Serving her second term on Chapter Council as this year's President, Avery acts as the main authority figure in the chapter by delegating to the rest of the Chapter Council, while still remaining present in each committee. She also runs Chapter Council meetings on a weekly basis to keep the chapter constantly involved and updated on our obligations and activities. Lastly, Avery acts as the primary liaison between Kappa's National Headquarters and our chapter. A fun fact about Avery is you might get to have her as your UGA tour guide if you come on an official college visit!
- Email: ugakkgpres@gmail.com
VP Standards
Vice President of Standards
The Vice President of Standards is responsible for the maintenance of Fraternity standards and policies including educating the chapter about the role of the Standards Committee as well as addressing violations of Fraternity Bylaws, Standing Rules and Policies for the best interest of the individual and the chapter. She strives to serve as a role model for the Delta Upsilon chapter by representing the values of the chapter and the Fraternity to the campus and community.
Anna Plunkett
Vice President Organization
Anna Plunkett is a senior from Augusta, Georgia, majoring in Digital Marketing. She is serving her second term on Chapter Council and works on creating the Master Calendar, conducting and tabulating the Chapter Survey, establishing chapter committees, and coordinating arrangements for all Fraternity visitors. A fun fact about Anna is that when she's not working as the VPO of Kappa, you can most likely find her at Zaxby's!
- Email: ugakkgvpo@gmail.com
Clare Daly
Assistant to the Vice President of Organization
Clare Daly is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in Finance. A fun fact about Clare is that she's visited more countries than states!
- Email: ugakkgvpo@gmail.com
Madelyn Grainger
Vice President of Academic Excellence
Madelyn Grainger is a junior from Atlanta, Georgia, co-majoring in Finance and International Business. Madelyn is serving her first year on Chapter Council as the Vice President-Academic Excellence. She works to enhance scholastic awareness and educate the members on the Fraternity’s scholastic expectations and requirements. A fun fact about Madelyn is that her eyes change colors!
- Email: ugakkgvpae@gmail.com
Cameron Payne
Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Excellence
Cameron Payne is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Health Promotion. A fun fact about Cameron is that she loves cats!
- Email: ugakkgvpae@gmail.com
Emma Goodloe
Risk Management Chairman
Emma Goodloe is a senior from Mobile, Alabama, majoring in Public Relations. Her role is to educate chapter members about Fraternity, university, IFC, and Panhellenic risk management policies and procedures. Emma also completes Event Planning Forms (EPF) when one is required and reviews all completed EPFs, ensuring they are complete and accurate with the required signatures. A fun fact about Emma is that she can lick her elbow!
Morgan Spitzer
Assistant Risk Management Chairman
Morgan Spitzer is a junior Real Estate major from Houston, Texas. A fun fact about Morgan is that she is UGA's Campus Director for Bumble, a dating app started by a KKG alumna!
Laren Durkee
Marshal
Laren Durkee is a junior from Macon, Georgia, majoring in Biology. As Marshal, Laren's role is to teach and maintain ritual practices, plan the Initiation ceremony and additional activities, plan preferential day during recruitment and lead Ritual Reviews. She also helps plan the Inspiration-week events leading up to Initiation. A fun fact about Laren is that she wants to marry Bruno Mars!
- Email: ugakkgmarshal@gmail.com
Claire Cotton
Assistant Marsal
Claire Cotton is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in Biology. A fun fact about Claire is that one time, a flamingo bit her!
- Email: ugakkgmarshal@gmail.com
Billie Boswell
Recording Secretary
Billie Boswell is a junior from Augusta, Georgia, majoring in Accounting. Her role as Recording Secretary is to record chapter minutes, coordinate revision of chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules, and represent what the chapter and the Fraternity stand for to others on campus and in the community. A fun fact about Billie is that she often plays piano during our chapter meetings!
- Email: ugakkgsecretary@gmail.com
Channing Fatjo
Registrar
Channing Fatjo is a junior Real Estate major from Houston, Texas. Her role is to maintain records of chapter membership through KeyReports as she documents chapter successes and milestones. She also serves as the Historian by maintaining and updating chapter history on Kappapedia. A fun fact about Channing is that she loves horses!
- Email: ugakkgregistrar@gmail.com
Tillie Allen
Treasurer
Tillie Allen is a junior from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, majoring in Finance. Tillie is serving her second year on Chapter Council as this years Treasurer. Her role consists of billing chapter dues and any Fraternity/House Board Fees to chapter members. Tillie disburses appropriate fees to Fraternity Headquarters and to House Board. Lastly, Tillie prepares yearly budget reports, and educates members about financial responsibilities. A fun fact about Tillie is that she is the only Kappa that is also a member of UGA's Corsair Society!
- Email: ugakkgtreasurer@gmail.com
Megan Trachtenberg
Assistant Treasurer
Megan Trachtenberg is a junior from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is majoring in Accounting. Her role is to assist the Treasurer with roles and responsibilities (please refer to mentioned officer). A fun fact about Megan is that she is in love with Russell Westbrook!
- Email: ugakkgtreasurer@gmail.com
Mary Helen Tarbutton
Recruitment Chairman
Mary Helen Tarbutton is a senior from Sandersville, Georgia, co-majoring in Finance and International Business. Serving her second term on Chapter Council, her role is to serve as Chairman of the Membership Committee, which plans and coordinates all activities related to Membership Recruitment throughout the year as well as liaison between the chapter and alumna advisers. A fun fact about Mary Helen is that she spent an entire semester at sea!
Ian Brusenhan
Assistant Recruitment Chairman
Ian Brusenhan is a junior from San Antonio, Texas, majoring in International Affairs. Serving her first year on Chapter Council, her role is to assist the Recruitment Chairman with roles and responsibilities (please refer to mentioned officer). A fun fact about Ian is that her grandmother, mom, and sister are all Kappas and she can speak Pig Latin!
Hanna Jon Lewis
Public Relations Chairman
Hanna Jon Lewis is a junior from Rome, Georgia, majoring in Marketing. Serving her first term on Chapter Council, she works to keep our chapter's image in the best light in every aspect. Hanna Jon updates and maintains all of Kappa's social media, plans and executes fall and spring Parents Weekends, as well as Alumnae Weekend, and keeps in touch with parents, alumnae, and public organizations that are related to Kappa. A fun fact about Hanna Jon is that she used to perform in the circus!
- Email: ugakappapr@gmail.com
Katie Carr
Assistant Public Relations Chairman
Katie Carr is a junior from Richmond, Virginia, majoring in Public Relations. Her role is to assist the Public Relations Chair with various tasks, as well as order, sell, and distribute Kappa game day stickers, send out monthly newsletters to Kappa Parents Club, and paint banners. A fun fact about Katie is that she has a twin brother!
- Email: ugakappapr@gmail.com
Lele Popwell
New Member Chairman
Lele Popwell is a junior from Memphis, Tennessee, majoring in Accounting. Her role as to serve as Co-New Member Chairman is to organize and guide the New Member Program, which involves full member participation. She serves as a role model to the rest of the chapter and also serves as a member of the Standards Committee throughout entire term of office. A fun fact about Lele is she went to Thailand for a month with only the clothes she wore on the plane and the five items in her backpack!
- Email: ugakkgnewmember@gmail.com
Sydney Lanyon
New Member Chairman
Sydney Lanyon is a junior from Memphis, Tennessee, double-majoring in Cognitive Science and Philosophy. Her role as to serve as Co-New Member Chairman is to organize and guide the New Member Program, which involves full member participation. She serves as a role model to the rest of the chapter and also serves as a member of the Standards Committee throughout entire term of office. A fun fact about Sydney is that her nickname is Squid!
- Email: ugakkgnewmember@gmail.com
Natalie Foster
Philanthropy Chairman
Natalie Foster is a junior from Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in Finance. Natalie is serving for her first year on Chapter Council as this year's Philanthropy Chair. She works to supervise and plan chapter philanthropy events, educate the chapter on Kappa Cares, the Fraternity’s philanthropy strategy, and assist in planning the Philanthropy Round during Membership Recruitment. A fun fact about Natalie is that she has a twin brother!
- Email: ugakkgphilanthropy@gmail.com
Elizabeth Ferguson
Assistant Philanthropy Chairman
Elizabeth is a junior from Darien, Connecticut and is co-majoring in Finance and International Business. Her role is to assist the Philanthropy Chairman with roles and responsibilities (please refer to mentioned officer). A fun fact about Elizabeth is that she is a certified lifeguard!
- Email: ugakkgphilanthropy@gmail.com
Grayson Rooker
Event Chairman
Grayson Rooker is a junior from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in Interior Design. As Event Chairman, Grayson plans and coordinates chapter events and activities. She educates the chapter on social graciousness and defines acceptable behavior from conduct at social events to personal etiquette. Following the Fraternity Policies regarding events, Grayson ensures that every member completes their Membership Commitment Statement and collaborates with the Risk Management Chairman in planning and executing chapter events.
- Email: ugakkgevent@gmail.com
SaraGrace Petersen
Assistant Event Chairman
Sara Grace Petersen is a sophomore from Austin, Texas, majoring in Marketing. Her role is to assist the Event Chairman with roles and responsibilities (please refer to mentioned officer).
- Email: ugakkgevent@gmail.com
Carolina Pinckney
House Chairman
Carolina Pinckney is a junior from Savannah, Georgia, double-majoring in English and Finance. As House Chairman, Carolina oversees facility use and security, formulates house rules with her committee, and instructs members on all regulations. She also educates members on proper use and care of our facilities. She serves as liaison to the House Director and as ex-officio member of the House Board. A fun fact about Carolina is that she used to think ham came from cows!
- Email: ugakkghouse@gmail.com
Ellie Mizell
Assistant House Chairman
Ellie Mizell is a sophomore from Austin, Texas. Her job is to assist the House Chairman with any responsibilities pertaining to the upkeep and organization of the Kappa House.
- Email: ugakkghouse@gmail.com
Maria Colon
Education Chairman
Maria is a senior Biology major from Douglasville, Georgia. Serving her second year on Chapter Council, her role is to develop a comprehensive, year-long educational program designed to educate chapter members about leadership, personal development, women’s issues and cultural programming, using Pathways, the Kappa Learning Institute, as well as other Fraternity, campus, and internet resources. Maria enhances membership by providing all members with an understanding of the Fraternity’s structure, its purposes and ideals, and overall education to enhance personal growth and development. A fun fact about Maria is that she is bilingual!
Whitney Wallace
Assistant Education Chairman
Whitney Wallace is a junior from Washington, D.C., double-majoring in Psychology and Communications. A fun fact about Whitney is that she has a twin sister!
Katie Ryan
Panhellenic Delegate
Katie Ryan is junior from Richmond, Virginia, majoring in Marketing. As a Panhellenic Delegate, Katie helps create a community and relationships with all the sororities. She attends weekly Panhellenic meetings and serves as a liaison between the chapter and Panhellenic community. She also helps keep the chapter updated on Panhellenic and other sorority events. A fun fact about Katie is that she grew up in Charleston, South Carolina!
Brenna Willen
Panhellenic Delegate
Brenna Willen is sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina, double-majoring in Marketing and Fashion Merchandising. As a Panhellenic Delegate, Brenna helps create a community and relationships with all the sororities. She attends weekly Panhellenic meetings and serves as a liaison between the chapter and Panhellenic community. She also helps keep the chapter updated on Panhellenic and other sorority events. A fun fact about Brenna is that she didn't lose all of her baby teeth until age eighteen!
Ashton Moore
Corresponding Secretary
Ashton Moore is a junior from Lynchburg, Virginia, majoring in Fashion Merchandising. While serving as Corresponding Secretary, her role is to keep Fraternity files, order new member pins, and answer or send correspondence as necessary. Ashton serves as a role model to the rest of the chapter by showing our gratitude to donors and other external parties. A fun fact about Ashton is that she loves to scuba dive!
Kat Smith
Activities Chairman
Kat Smith is a sophomore from Houston, Texas, majoring in Statistics. Kat works to register Kappa teams in intramural sports, including indoor and outdoor soccer, volleyball, and dodgeball. She is responsible for collecting the membership fee from parents during Parents Weekends for Kappa Parents Club. Kat also communicates with the Parents Club Board to allocate funds to the necessary areas within Delta Upsilon. A fun fact about Kat is her first ever Instagram post is a picture of her and Gibby from iCarly!
Avery Layton
T-Shirt Chairman
Avery Layton is a junior from Macon, Georgia, majoring in Advertising. She is in charge of designing apparel for various Kappa events. Avery is responsible general Kappa gear, sweatshirts, rain jackets, etc, as well as passing out apparel on Monday evenings before or after chapter. A fun fact about Avery is that she and her mom have matching tattoos!
- Email: ugakkkgapparel@gmail.com
Margot Mays
Assistant T-Shirt Chairman
Margot Mays is a sophomore from San Antonio, Texas. Her role is to assist the T-Shirt Chairman with their duties and responsibilities (please refer to mentioned officer).
- Email: ugakkkgapparel@gmail.com