The mission of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote O∆K's leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America.
(see more)The mission of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote O∆K's leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America.
Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates Circle Presidents
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, celebrates students who are serving as circle (chapter) presidents. Students who serve as circle presidents are leaders amongst leaders. Members of ODK must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class and embrace the Society's ideals. They also must demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars of campus life celebrated by ODK: academics and research, athletics, service to campus and community, communications, and creative and performing arts. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
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2022 Nov 16
Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 235 new initiates from 11 universities during October 2022. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
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2022 Nov 16
Sean Schrader Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
Sean Schrader was initiated into the University of South Florida (USF) Circle (chapter) of Omicron Delta Kappa in May 2021, joining more than 100 other students in the reformation of the circle. In May 2022, he graduated from USF with his bachelor's degree in business management. In August 2022, Schrader began pursuing his MBA from the USF's Muma College of Business. Earlier this year, he also officially began his term as the campus governor for the USF St. Petersburg Campus in USF's Student Government. In this role, Schrader serves as the voice for students on campus and works with a student cabinet to address campus-wide challenges. As governor, he primarily focuses on connecting students to community activities, providing direct outlets for students to share their perspectives, and protecting the unique environment of the campus. Schrader has always been a major proponent of providing a youth's perspective on environments that may have been overlooked or not considered. To that end, he has been involved in various capacities in the City of Clearwater, including service as a board member for the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Clearwater Charter Review Committee, and Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Currently, Schrader serves as the Clearwater At-Large Representative on the St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport Noise Abatement Task Force. During his first semester at USF in Fall 2019, Schrader was fortunate to be given the opportunity to serve as an intern in the office of a U.S. Representative, where he was able to assist in communicating with constituents and drafting congressional correspondence. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was asked to serve as a constituent advocate. In this role, Schrader assisted constituents in receiving their economic stimulus payments. In February 2021, he became the district office manager for the representative, where he helped to oversee daily office activities. Schrader is cognizant of the fact that Tampa Bay has grown to have a national spotlight due to business, sports, and community activities in the region. During the pandemic, he grew concerned about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic was having on different industries and Tampa Bay's economy. To better understand how residents could help support different industries during times of economic hardship, Schrader toured different industries in the bay area to learn more about how customers could support them. His research and findings have been featured in local publications and shared at research conferences at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Johns Hopkins University.
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2022 Nov 9
Madyson G. Taylor Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
Madyson G. Taylor was initiated into the Omicron Delta Kappa as a member of the Omega Circle (chapter) of Auburn University in May 2019. For the next year, she served as the director of the Auburn University Homecoming Parade. In February 2020, Taylor was elected president of her circle and served during the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on keeping the Auburn Homecoming Tradition alive. She is now serving ODK as a member of the Student Advisory Board. Currently, Taylor is in her second year of medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. She is planning to pursue a career in medicine, and while she is unsure of what the future holds, she is excited to learn and prepare to be the best future physician she can be. Taylor has become involved on campus through multiple service programs such as Equal Access Birmingham, Dynamic Health, and CHOP. Taylor graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in chemistry and minors in business and history. During her time at Auburn, she served in multiple leadership positions and dedicated her time to service organizations. Taylor was an active member of the Student Government Association and served as a member of Freshman Forum (2017-2018), vice president of the College of Science and Mathematics (2018-19), Senator for the College of Science and Mathematics (2019-20), assistant vice president of University Operations (2019-20), and as a campaign manager for multiple student elections. She also served as director of Recruitment Operations for Auburn's Panhellenic Council, vice president of Phi Lambda Upsilon, and an Emerge student leader. In addition, Taylor volunteered her time as a Campus Kitchens shift leader. She helped reduce food waste and insecurity on Auburn's campus and as a member of Global Medical Training, where she traveled to Peru and the Dominican Republic to help provide free health care to underserved populations. Whenever she isn't studying, Taylor enjoys spending her time swimming, hiking, tap-dancing, and baking. She also works to practice her clinical skills by practicing patient interviewing, physical examination, and educating herself on relevant topics in medicine to prepare herself for her future career.
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2022 Nov 9
Christine B. Rice Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
Christine B. Rice was initiated into the University at Albany Circle (chapter) of Omicron Delta Kappa in Spring 2020. During the 2020-21 school year, she served as the treasurer of her circle, and she served as the circle's vice president during the 2021-22 academic year. During her time as treasurer, Rice was instrumental in securing honorary members and recruiting her peers to join, which led to the highest number of inductees in the circle's history. Rice is currently a Master of Business Administration candidate at the University at Albany, where she is concentrating on marketing and human resource information systems. She is also a graduate assistant for the Department of Residential Life, as well as a summer intern at Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC). Upon graduation, Rice plans to go into marketing and eventually plans to pursue a law degree. Her dream career is to become a marketing attorney and college professor. Previously, Rice, a first-generation college student, earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Spring 2021. On-campus, she is involved with Alpha Phi Omega National Community Service Fraternity, School of Business Leadership Council, Living-Learning Community Program, the Office of Career and Professional Development, and the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA). From a young age, Rice has volunteered with many organizations. She previously volunteered with the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center (DSAHRC), where she worked on developing quantitative reports as well as career-oriented presentations for the youth. In high school, Rice volunteered with the Preston Center of Compassion, where she tutored elementary school kids. Throughout her undergraduate career, it helped her realize that she wanted to continue making impact during her graduate career and beyond.
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2022 Nov 9
Angelique M. Mevorah Selected as Omicron Delta Kappa's National Student Vice Chair-Elect
Angelique M. Mevorah is a 2020 initiate of the St. John's University (SJU) Circle (chapter). She served as circle president and was a member of the Marketing Committee for the 2022 National Leadership Conference. Mevorah is a recent graduate from St. John's University in Queens, New York, where she completed her Bachelor of Science with a major in business and a legal studies and international studies double minor. She is currently enrolled in the Peter J. Tobin School of Business at St. John's, where she is in an accelerated program to complete her MBA. Following her MBA, Mevorah hopes to attend law school. In the summer of 2022, she completed an internship with Wage Indicator Foundation, an international labor transparency research institution. Mevorah is also the Eastern Region fellow through Fair Trade Campaigns. Through her fellowship, she manages communications between the national level and campaigns at colleges, universities, congregations, schools, and towns. As an undergraduate, Mevorah was involved in several collegiate employment opportunities at SJU, including working as a Discover New York Peer Leader and a staff member in the university's Office of Career Services. She was also involved in many collegiate activities, including being a research assistant, serving as editor of The Torch (St. John's student-led award-winning newspaper), human resources manager, vice president of the Animal Rights Association, budget committee application analyst chair, Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade chair, and the Fair Trade Committee's student leader. Mevorah's leadership extends past the campus level, as she volunteers her time as a tutor for the NYC area through EDUMATE, whose mission is aimed at connecting NYC in-need public school students with college students for free tutoring services.
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2022 Nov 9
Alberto Garcia Marrero Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
With service at the core of Omicron Delta Kappa's mission, Alberto Garcia Marrero (Florida International University, 2017) immediately became involved with the organization during his undergraduate studies as a way to increase his involvement with my local community. After his initiation, Garcia Marrero quickly joined the executive leadership of his circle (chapter) as the vice president for programming. He later served as the vice president for membership. In these roles, Garcia Marrero became familiar with the Society's leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service. The Florida International University (FIU) Circle prides itself on the high level of engagement with our members and the community - consistently giving back to underprivileged segments of the region. Moreover, during Garcia Marrero's time as a leader of the circle, it put together its first-ever Leadership Dinner, hosting local leaders from the community to speak about their experiences and give students advice and their take on what are true leaders in the modern age. As a third-year law student at the Florida State University College of Law, Garcia Marrero serves on the college's professionalism board, Raising the Bar, and the Student Bar Association, which provide law students with the opportunities to develop their professional and personal skills. He is also involved with We Care Chemo Kits, and Garcia Marrero now sits on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit. In addition, he is part of the First District Appellate American Inn of Court, where law students, attorneys, and judges come together to develop the profession and instill similar values of integrity, civility, and fairness in members of the bar. One of the achievements of which Garcia Marrero is most proud is his leadership role in creating the Pathway to Philanthropy (P2P) program at FIU. P2P was created during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on helping to promote philanthropy and the ability for young alumni of FIU to give back to the university, whether monetary contributions or gifts of time. Working with the FIU Foundation, Garcia Marrero and others were able to provide young alums the ability to begin their path to philanthropy earlier in life than later in life. As of 2021, the program has generated more than $2 million in contributions to the university, from creating first-generation scholarships to funding programs such as the FIU Circle and other leadership and service entities like the FIU Center for Leadership and Service.
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2022 Nov 9
Maria Z. Iltsopoulous Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
Maria "Mia" Z. Iltsopoulos is a 2022 initiate of the Florida State University (FSU) Circle (chapter) of Omicron Delta Kappa. Following her graduation in 2025, Iltsopoulos plans to continue her education while pursuing a professional role working in government. Iltsopoulos was recently selected to serve on ODK's Student Advisory Board. She strives to enhance and bring attention to the values of Omicron Delta Kappa and works to grow in these areas herself. Not only that, but she encourages involvement in the five pillars of campus life for herself and others. These values and pillars are central aspects of her life every day. Iltsopoulos is currently a sophomore at FSU, majoring in psychology and minoring in criminology. Her membership in ODK is a crucial aspect of her education and involvement in both her local community and at the national level. Iltsopoulos loves that Omicron Delta Kappa provides the opportunity to get involved at local and national levels. In addition to her involvement in the Society, she is a member of another honor society and a variety of other clubs and organizations on the FSU campus. Outside of Omicron Delta Kappa, Iltsopoulos has many interests and hobbies. She is very committed to her studies in both psychology and criminology and spends much of her time studying or learning more about related topics of interest. Iltsopoulos is also actively working on getting more involved on campus as both a community member and a leader for her peers.
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2022 Nov 9
Khadeil T. Ergas Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
Khadeil T. Ergas (Aurora University, 2019) became involved with Omicron Delta Kappa during his junior year at Aurora. The 2022-23 academic year is his fourth year of involvement with the Society, and he is a current member of the Student Advisory Board. Throughout his time as a student leader, Ergas' goal has always been to empower others around him to continue growing as a leader based on ODK's pillars of leadership. Recently, Ergas completed his Master of Business Administration degree at North Central College (NCC). While enrolled, he was the graduate assistant for the Office of Multicultural Affairs. In his position, Ergas was in charge of outreach, ensuring that the office provided students of color on campus with the resources they need to be successful through their years at the college. He also helped organize events such as the anti-hate week and CARD training, which covers bias and unbias connotations, racism, and microaggressions for students, staff, and faculty. One of Ergas' main tasks during his time at NCC was to create a program called Legacy, which was designed to provide support and encouragement to men of color through facilitated mentoring relationships. Ergas received his undergraduate degree from Aurora University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and health science. He also earned minors in chemistry and physiology. In his time at Aurora, Ergas was team leader for the men's track and field team, president and vice president for Phi Eta Sigma honor society, president and vice president for the Black Student Union (BSU), treasurer for Habitat for Humanity, a resident assistant, and a peer advisor. He also held membership in Mu Sigma Pi, the Science Club, and an organization called F.L.Y. With his dedication to service and being a leader on and off-campus, Ergas graduated with the Lincoln Laureate Award as well as an award from the Mayor of Aurora for his dedication to service. Over the years, Ergas has been a part of several organizations and has been in many positions where he can express his love of volunteering and giving back to the community. His first volunteer involvement started in South Carolina, where he would go to the beaches and clean up the trash in the surrounding areas. Ergas was involved with the American Heart Association. In college, he organized a 5k to fundraise, helped make breakfast for the homeless, assisted at local food pantries, volunteered at nursing homes, and collected and distributed feminine products to young ladies on campus that could not afford them. In Summer 2021, Ergas had the opportunity to volunteer with RUSH Medical School as a research scholar. He was also able to provide service to individuals living on the west side of Chicago, in an area where the residents are medically underserved, as well as economically and educationally disadvantaged. Ergas' research project focused on preventative kidney screening, including urinalysis tests to identify early signs of diabetes and monitor potential needs for dialysis.
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2022 Nov 9
Melissa M. Cancio Selected to Serve Omicron Delta Kappa at the National Level
Melissa M. Cancio is a 2016 initiate of the Florida International University (FIU) Circle (chapter) of Omicron Delta Kappa. At FIU, she served as circle president. Cancio is the immediate past national student vice chair and immediate past chair of the Student Advisory Board (SAB). Her term on the Board of Trustees will conclude in June 2023. Cancio is a recent graduate from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where she earned her Master of Business Administration degree. At FIU, she earned her Bachelor of Science with a major in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Cancio, who was a student in the Honors College at FIU, also earned a minor in business communication. She is credited with coordinating one of the most successful Roarthons (FIU's Dance Marathon) in the school's history raising significant funds to benefit the Children's Miracle Network including Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Cancio is a sales consultant with Village Green Property Management. She was previously a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Involvement at North Central College. In this role, she supervised three marketing assistants and 15 other students who operate the Harold and Eva Whites Activities Center on campus. She also developed marketing plans to promote new student orientation, commuter and transfer student orientation, and weekend programming on campus. Cancio has also served as a social media intern, an events and media coordinator, and a public relations intern.
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2022 Nov 9
Katelyn M. Boisvert Selected to Serve on Omicron Delta Kappa's Student Advisory Board
Katelyn M. Boisvert was initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa as a member of the Mu Circle of Emory University in February 2019. For the following year, she served as president of her circle until she graduated in May 2020. Boisvert was the Society's 2020 Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year and is now serving OK as a member of its Student Advisory Board. Currently, Boisvert is attending graduate school at the University of Michigan, where she is completing a dual degree for a Master of Management through the Ross School of Business and a Master of Science with a major in sustainable systems through the School for Environment and Sustainability. She plans to pursue a career in corporate sustainability, working to increase engagement with sustainability and environmental issues in the private sector. At the University of Michigan, Boisvert is a member of the Net Impact at Ross chapter, and she is researching applications related to carbon neutrality as a member of the Climate Blue student organization. Boisvert earned her Bachelor of Science with a major in environmental science, with a minor in sustainability sciences, in the honors program at Emory University, where she was involved in a variety of areas during her time as an undergraduate. She gained valuable experience serving as vice president of Phi Eta Sigma in 2017-18, as an orientation leader with Campus Life New Student Programs for two years, and on the Dean's Freshman Advisory Board. Boisvert was very active in educating students and raising awareness about sustainable living on campus through roles as sustainability chair with Residence Hall Council, campus zero waste ambassador, as a delegate to the 2019 United Nation's Climate Conference in Madrid, and working as a docent for the Emory WaterHub water reclamation facility. She also worked as a teaching assistant in the Environmental Science Department and as a fellow with the Emory Scholars Program. Boisvert's career-related activities included internships with the Ohio Environmental Council, Clearstream Solutions in Dublin, Ireland, and Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives, as well as a research internship (REU) with the National Science Foundation. Boisvert enjoys combining her interests in the environment, the outdoors, and horseback riding in her volunteer activities. She previously served as a volunteer at Stable Influence, an equine-based therapy program for children and adults with special needs. As a competitive athlete and team secretary on the Emory Equestrian Team, she continued this work as a volunteer at Stride Ahead during college. Boisvert also performed community service in the Atlanta area with Emory student groups, including planting trees for pollinators and stream buffers, clearing invasive species, and other environmental projects.
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2022 Nov 9
Mary Stuart Selected as Omicron Delta Kappa's 2022-23 National Student Vice Chair
Mary E. Stuart (University of Virginia, 2019) is a current student trustee for the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. Her three-year term as one of the Society's student trustees began on July 1, 2021. In the 2022-23 academic year, Stuart is serving as the Society's National Student Vice Chair and Chair of the Student Advisory Board. Her term on the board will conclude in June 2024. Stuart served as the UVA Circle (chapter) president during her junior and senior years at the school. She completed a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English at Virginia. Stuart will began work on her law degree at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University in the 2021 fall semester. A native of King George, Virginia, Stuart was involved in several collegiate activities at Virginia, including the College Republicans, the Virginia Riding Team, and the Frank Batten Investment Fund. As an undergraduate, she also held positions with the university's disability access center and athletic academic affairs office. Stuart was also supported numerous programs and events at the Batten School of Leadership during her time at UVA.
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2022 Nov 9
Amie Woolard Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Amie Woolard (Georgetown College, 2021) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Woolard graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown College in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science. She majored in biology and minored in chemistry and psychology. Through her enrollment in the science honors program, Woolard completed research at the University of Louisville's Institute of Molecular Cardiology. She also wrote an honors thesis on the ability of a gene therapy treatment to repair heart damage. During her time at Georgetown, Woolard served as president of the American Chemical Society, a club that fostered a love for science in students of all ages and fields of study. She also served as the vice president of the Carnation Cabinet for her sorority, Phi Mu. As part of this role, Woolard was a mentor for her sisters who hoped to grow as leaders in the chapter. In addition, she worked as a student medical assistant, state registered nurse aide, medical intern, and peer educator. Woolard is currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She is pursuing her M.D. degree and aspires to pursue a career in pediatric cardiology.
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2022 Oct 25
Indya Woodfolk Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Indya Woodfolk (University of Richmond, 2021) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Lit and Mary Maxwell Scholarship. Woodfolk graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond (UR). She earned double majors in environmental studies and anthropology. Woodfolk also wrote an honors thesis entitled, "Environmental Repercussions of the Strange Fruit: The Implications of our Enslavement on Modern Black Experiences with Nature." At the UR, she was the president of GreenUR, a Bonner scholar, and a cheerleader. Woodfolk interned with PlanRVA, where she was an environmental planning intern for the City of Richmond and surrounding localities. She also worked as a ReThink Waste Representative. In this role, Woodfolk educated the campus body on composting and waste management opportunities on campus. In Summer 2022, she worked with the Congressional Hunger Center to learn more about how to fight hunger in the U.S. Woodfolk's academic focus, as well as her personal passion, is combating environmental racism and increasing access to environmentalism for all. She is attending Duke University's School of Law and looking forward to beginning her career in environmental law. In her free time, Indya loves reading books and spending time in nature.
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2022 Oct 25
David Williams Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
David Williams (Lamar University, 2022) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Key Fund Scholarship. Williams graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University (LU) in May 2022 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics. While at Lamar, he held leadership positions in the Honors Student Association, Student Government Association, and Model United Nations Team. Williams was also a member of the A Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus. In addition, he served as an orientation leader and as a student orientation coordinator for the Office of New Student and Leadership Programs for two years. Williams' other involvements on campus included his service as a university ambassador and a student mentor for LU Lead, a leadership development course. He was also a member of the Diversity Program Planning Committee, Centennial Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee. Williams received several awards for his leadership and involvement, including the Senior of Significance Award. He is passionate about helping those who are most disadvantaged. Williams is currently pursuing a master's degree in rehabilitation technology at the University of Pittsburgh and plans to become a rehabilitation engineer.
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2022 Oct 25
Vivian Wang Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Vivian Wang (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Wang graduated summa cum laude from Georgia Tech, earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry. At Georgia Tech, she was the opinions editor for the school newspaper and sat on its editorial board. Wang was also a backpacking instructor and an undergraduate organic chemistry teaching assistant. In addition, she co-chaired an advisory working group for the Alpha Eta Circle. Outside of school, Wang's professional interests have centered around advancing urban health equity. She was a medical assistant in Atlanta for two years before the pandemic before transitioning to a coordinator role as part of a Covid-19 Helpline. Wang conducted health disparities research as an Amgen Foundation Scholar and as a Fellow with the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. During the pandemic, she also worked with the U.S. Office of Pandemics and Emerging Threats (Department of Health and Human Services) and as a global health policy consultant with RTI International. She is attending the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine and hopes to integrate her passion for journalism, policy, and clinical research into her medical career.
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2022 Oct 25
Kendra Walsh Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Kendra Walsh (University of Rhode Island, 2021) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Walsh is a rising second-year medical student at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School. Before starting medical school in August 2021, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island in May 2021 with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a minor in biological sciences. After earning her PharmD, Walsh passed her board exams to become a licensed pharmacist in Rhode Island. She currently works as a per diem inpatient clinical pharmacist at Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital. At her medical school, Walsh is one of the leaders of the Student Ambassadors. This group organizes tours and assists the Office of Biomedical Advancement with its events and fundraising efforts. She also volunteers with Pathways to Medicine, a program designed to introduce high school students from the local area to careers in healthcare. Walsh is pursuing a scholarly concentration in medical education, with a focus on improving how pharmacy topics are taught in medical schools. She is also working on a research project with the Department of Anesthesiology to determine if localized anesthetic blocks to the transversus thoracis muscle group can reduce postoperative pain from thoracic surgery.
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2022 Oct 25
Tyler Viljaste Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Tyler Viljaste (University of Pittsburgh, 2021) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Viljaste graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in April 2022 with two degrees. He earned both a Bachelor of Philosophy with a major in politics and philosophy and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in finance. Viljaste accomplished much during his four years at Pitt. He was elected as the vice president and chief of cabinet of the Pitt Student Government Board. In addition, Viljaste was the equity officer for the Parliamentary Debate Team, a member of the Board of New Member Education in Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, and a member of the judicial committee of his fraternity, Bea Theta Pi. In addition, Viljaste worked as an intern with the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations for three years. In this role, he created, designed, and led a series of "Know Your Rights" customized train-the-trainer curriculum sessions for more than 200 community leaders spanning 12 unique community organizations. These sessions were designed to help individuals under a person's rights against discrimination. Viljaste has begun the first year of his Juris Doctorate studies at Georgetown University Law Center, where he will study civil rights and anti-discrimination law.
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2022 Oct 25
Tiffany Tran Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Tiffany Tran (Lamar University, 2022) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Tran graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University (LU) in May 2022 with a bachelor's degree in biology with honors and a minor in chemistry. While at Lamar, she was the student body president. In this role, she successfully completed initiatives such as raising the student minimum wage, securing free COVID-19 tests, and implementing a Student Activity Hour that allowed commuter students to be more involved with campus activities. Tran was also the vice president of the Pre-Dental Society, a University Ambassador, and a delegate on the Model United Nations team. While a student at LU, Tran was on the Presidential Search Committee, Student Services Fee Committee, and Student-Faculty Relations Committee. In recognition of her leadership, Tran was awarded the Texas State University System Regent Scholar Award. She was also recognized as a Senior of Significance at LU, where she received the Bess Gentry Leadership Award. At graduation, Tran was presented with the Plummer Award for completing her degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She is passionate about dentistry and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Texas's School of Dentistry and plans to become a dentist.
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2022 Oct 25
Sarah Servine Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Sarah Servine (Auburn University, 2019) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship. Servine graduated summa cum laude as a University Honors Scholar from Auburn University in May 2022 with a bachelor's degree with a major in biomedical sciences and a minor in business. She was a member of Auburn's Student Government Association's Cabinet Branch, Judicial Advisory Committee, and Lambda Sigma Honor Society. In addition, Servine was the director of Miss Homecoming and president of the Omega Circle. Servine also volunteered for Project Uplift, where she mentored an underprivileged child. She was a research fellow at the Harrison School of Pharmacy, where she assisted in developing microneedle patches for ocular drug delivery. Servine also researched childhood obesity trends in rural Alabama. She presented her work at Auburn's Undergraduate Research Symposium and was awarded first place in the college she represented. In recognition of her achievements, Servine was selected as Auburn's Circle Leader of the Year. Additionally, she received the College of Math and Sciences Dean's Award for Academic Excellence, recognizing students who graduate with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Servine is passionate about healthcare and plans to attend dental school after her gap year, during which she is working as a pediatric dental assistant.
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2022 Oct 25
Jessica Semon Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Jessica Semon (SUNY Brockport, 2019) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Semon graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Brockport in May 2022 with a bachelor's degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. While a student, she completed an internship with BOA Editions, Ltd, a non-profit publisher of literary works. In addition, Semon authored and presented "The Epidemic Sex Trafficking of Girls: Awareness and Prevention," which placed in the Friends of Drake Library Research Contest and published in the Scholar's Day Journal. She also contributed to Jigsaw magazine and served as an editor for the publication. Jessica was the English Club representative to the Academic Council, secretary of the Gender Equity Movement and representative to the Service Council, and a member of Brockport Pride. She was also involved with the Environmental Club and a volunteer for Eagle Service Corps. Semon was awarded the Maggie F. Fox Award for Creativity in Poetry. She is passionate about literature, culture, and their social impacts from historical and cross-border perspectives. Semon began a master's degree in English language and culture at the University of Eastern Finland in August 2022. She plans to conduct research on the social impact of language and culture through various media.
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2022 Oct 25
Kendall Rollman Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Kendall Rollman (University of Kentucky, 2021) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship. Rollman will soon complete a degree from the University of Kentucky (UK) with a human health sciences major and a dance minor. While at UK, she has been an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Through the work of her sorority, Rollman took part in many philanthropic and charitable activities, such as raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Make a Wish Foundation. She also served as her sorority chapter's Circle of Sisterhood representative, raising money to eliminate educational barriers for women. Rollman also served her sorority as its director of administration from 2020-22 and as its philanthropy chair (2022-23). She is also incredibly involved in Best Buddies, a club promoting inclusion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is currently club president. Rollman is passionate about helping others and medicine. She intends to enroll in a physician assistant studies program and hopes to become a women's health physician assistant.
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2022 Oct 25
Jasmine Robinson Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Jasmine Robinson (Georgetown College, 2021) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Robinson graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown College in May 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology, with an emphasis on community health and sustainability. Robinson also completed a minor in public health. She served as vice president of chapter wellness for Alpha Gamma Delta, president of Alpha Lambda Delta, and secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa. Robinson was also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta and a residence hall coordinator. She received the Outstanding Senior in Community Health and Sustainability Award in 2022. During her time as a student, she worked at the college's fitness center. More recently, Robinson worked as a project coordinator for the Massac County (Illinois) Drug Awareness Coalition to help prevent youth from using drugs or alcohol. She is pursuing a Master of Public Health at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health. Robinson intends to become a public health director after graduation.
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2022 Oct 25
Kylie Purcaro Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Kylie Purcaro (University of South Carolina - Columbia, 2020) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Louise and William Latture Scholarship. Purcaro graduated magna cum laude with leadership distinction in professional and civic engagement from the University of South Carolina (UofSC). She earned a double major in marketing and human resource management and a minor in criminal justice. As an undergraduate, Purcaro served as the president of the Chi Circle, treasurer for Chi Omega, director of Hospital Relations for UofSC Dance Marathon, and pledge education chair for Alpha Kappa Psi. She was also a two-year peer leader for the University 101 Peer Leadership Program and worked as a student intern in the program's office. In recognition of Purcaro's involvement on campus and beyond, she was awarded the Thomas Moore Craig Outstanding ODK Junior Award, Chi Omega's Symphony Sister Scholarship, and UofSC's Outstanding Senior Award. She was the 2022 Circle Leader of the Year Award for the Chi Circle. Purcaro is attending Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law and pursuing her J.D. degree with hopes of working to empower women in law and business through working a career in business law.
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2022 Oct 25
Serena Pedroza Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Serena Pedroza (Texas Woman's University, 2020) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Key Fund Scholarship. Pedroza graduated summa cum laude from Texas Woman's University (TWU) in May 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in communication sciences and a minor in biology. She served as vice president of her circle during the 2021-22 academic year, successfully arranging the initiation of two classes of new members and tripling the number of circle participants. Pedroza also worked as an academic support assistant on campus, where she planned programs to promote academic success among residents. She was also a member of the Athenian Honor Society, for which she composed a capstone thesis on the dangers of occupational noise-induced hearing loss. In addition, Pedroza participated in undergraduate research with her botany professor, in which she helped develop a pollen database using samples from the TWU garden. Pedroza is currently working to earn her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Texas at El Paso. After graduation, she hopes to work with premature infants as a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) speech pathologist.
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2022 Oct 25
M Pease Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
M Pease (University of Maryland, College Park, 2020) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa LGBTQ+ Scholarship. Pease is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). An initiate of the Sigma Circle, they earned their Bachelor of Science at UMD in psychology with high honors and minors in Asian American studies and public leadership in 2022. Some of their involvements included serving or volunteering with the University Senate, Help Center, the Gender, Culture, and Health Lab, the APIDA Social Justice Task Force, and the Prevention Research Center. Pease has been recognized with UMD's Model Citizenship Prize. Pease was also the student commencement speaker and has been selected as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. Pease's research interests broadly include race, gender, and sexuality and how systems and experiences of oppression contribute to mental health disparities, especially for LGBTQ+ and Asian American communities. They are also interested in ways to bridge psychological science with efforts that tangibly improve conditions for marginalized communities towards social justice and equity. Pease hopes to advance greater compassion, empathy, love, and justice in structural policies, institutional practices, and interpersonal and therapeutic relationships in their work.
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2022 Oct 25
Lindsey Osbon Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Lindsey Osbon (Millsaps University, 2019) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Scott R. Goodale Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Osbon graduated summa cum laude from Millsaps College in May 2021 with a degree in accounting and a minor in studio arts. While at Millsaps, she held numerous leadership positions, including serving as vice president of the Pi Circle, president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), treasurer of her sorority, and secretary of the Diversity Council. Osbon was the captain of the softball team, recognized as an all-conference player, and a member of Millsap's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. In addition to being a member of OK, Osbon is an initiate of seven other honor societies. In recognition of her extensive involvement and stellar academic performances, Osbon was named a Millsaps Presidential Scholar and an Else School Senior Scholar. She is the recipient of Kappa Delta's highest honor - the Corre Award. Osbon also received the FCA's Bill Buckner Impact Award. She is pursuing a Master of Architecture at Louisiana State University to become a licensed architect and businesswoman. Osbon was awarded the School of Architecture's Faculty Design Academic Achievement Award in her first year at LSU. She also serves as treasurer for LSU's American Institute of Architecture Students and the class representative on the college's Design Council.
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2022 Oct 25
Madison Nagel Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Madison Nagel (Missouri Southern State University, 2020) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Nagel graduated with honors from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in May 022 with a bachelor's degree in biology. She earned her undergraduate degree through MSSU's Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program. Madison was president of the Missouri Southern Circle, vice president of the student senate, vice president of Women in Science, and outreach coordinator for the Society of Physics Students and Chemistry Club. She was also a member of several other organizations. Aside from her student involvement, Nagel also served as a teaching assistant for the school's Advanced Human Dissection course. In recognition of her various leadership roles and commitment to service, Nagel was awarded the Glenn Dolence Leader of the Year Award in 2022. She is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a physician at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She hopes to one day provide healthcare to rural areas experiencing a physician shortage.
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2022 Oct 25
Morgan Milmore Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Morgan Milmore (Western Colorado University, 2017) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship. Milmore graduated summa cum laude from Western Colorado University (WCU) in June 2019 with bachelor's degrees in political science and psychology and a minor in philosophy. While completing her undergraduate studies, she spearheaded the WCU Circle's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Milmore was a resident assistant, a student representative on the university's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and an advocate and policy writer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for Model United Nations. She was also an active leader within the WCU Circle, named to the dean's list, and enjoyed performing in numerous productions held by the Western Theatre Company. After graduation, Milmore received the Alumni Excellence Award in recognition of her continued involvement with Western's clubs and strong relationships with WCU's faculty. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of Denver. Milmore has interned with Denver Public Schools assisting adolescents struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance issues. She is also working at Denver Springs, a behavioral health hospital, to help others.
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2022 Oct 25
Amanda Murray Receives Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Amanda Murray (Southern Connecticut State University, 2019) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa Key Fund Scholarship. Murray completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) in 2020, where she graduated magna cum laude, earning a bachelor's degree in public health and a minor in leadership development. At SCSU, she participated as a member of the women's varsity lacrosse team at the NCAA Division II level. In addition, Murray served in many other leadership roles, including being a peer mentor, success navigator, and secretary of the SCSU Circle. She received multiple awards and honors at SCCU, including the Outstanding Sophomore of the Year Award in 2018 and earning honors recognition for four years. Murray was repeatedly named to the North-East 10 Division II Academic Honor Roll. Murray is presently working on her Master of Education degree, with a focus on K-12 school counseling, at Plymouth State University. She has been a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Life and volunteered in her community by coaching girls' sports at a local middle school. Murray, who has type 1 diabetes herself, has also been the assistant director with the American Diabetes Associations' Camp Carefree. She has worked at a local elementary school and plans to start her career in school counseling shortly after graduation.
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2022 Oct 25