National Council
The National Council is the primary administrative arm of the Fraternity. It has the legislative power to conduct the affairs of the Fraternity between Grand Chapter Business sessions. The seven volunteer National Officers are elected to the National Council every two years by the Grand Chapter.
National President – Becky Chamberlain (James Madison University ’95)
- Presides at all meetings of the Grand Chapter and National Council.
- Appoints all Committee Members.
- Ensures that all policies are carried out.
Senior Vice President – Chris McCoy (Morehead State University ’04)
- Presides at all meetings of the Grand Chapter and National Council in the absence or inability of the National President.
- Chairperson of the Constitution and Standards Committee.
National Secretary – Alesia Richardson (University of Maryland ’15)
- Ensures the preservation of the National Constitution, Charters, rituals and all documents, records and supplies of Phi Sigma Pi.
- Takes minutes at Grand Chapter and National Council meetings.
- Chairperson of the Awards, Scholarships & Emblem Committee.
Vice President of Finance – Sarah Cantwell (Michigan State University ’01)
- Signs warrants on the Treasury and contracts entered into by Phi Sigma Pi.
- Authorizes warrants of the Grand Chapter.
- Prepares an annual budget.
- Records receipts and expenditures.
- Serves on the Personnel Committee.
Vice President of Development – Rachel Maleski (West Chester University ’02)
- Actively work with the rest of the National Council to provide strategic direction.
- Implementing comprehensive development strategies to improve Phi Sigma Pi.
Vice President of Development – Luigi Nuñez (Saint Joseph’s University ’14)
- Actively work with the rest of the National Council to provide strategic direction.
- Implementing comprehensive development strategies to improve Phi Sigma Pi.
Vice President of Development – Open Position
- Actively work with the rest of the National Council to provide strategic direction.
- Implementing comprehensive development strategies to improve Phi Sigma Pi.
One spot on the National Council remains open. As per the National Constitution, the new National Council will appoint a Member to serve in this position. The Council appointee will serve as a Vice President of Development. See the timeline below.
August 1: Applications Open
August 15: Applications Due: All completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT.
August 18: Nominee Information Sent to Chapters: 2025 Grand Chapter Delegates and Chapter Presidents will receive a summary of applicants and have the opportunity to discuss with their Chapter membership and provide feedback.
August 22: Chapter Feedback Closes: Feedback must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Week of August 25: National Council Meeting: The new National Council will convene to review applicants and Chapter input, and subsequently make the appointment decision, then the appointed Vice President of Development will be notified.
Week of September 2: Appointment announced: The appointment decision will be announced to the membership at large.