Our sorority's growth has spurred both the need and ability to employ an executive director, finance assistant, administrative assistant, communications assistant, and regional field directors to ensure the continued success of our organization through dedicated and reliable work.
As Phi Sigma Rho grew, the Sorority hired it's first Executive Director, Amy (Grosjean) Mazzanti, Dayton - Gamma Chapter Alumna, in 2006. In 2009, Colleen (O'Connell) Bush, Ohio State Beta Chapter Alumna, was hired as the second Executive Director and Lisa (Preebe) Canterbury, Ohio State Beta Chapter Alumna, was hired as the first Director of Operations. In July 2014, Colleen became the first full-time employee and first full-time Executive Director of Phi Sigma Rho National Sorority. In July of 2014, Alison (Werle) Meshew was hired as the Administrative Assistant. Alison later became the Finance Assistant in 2017. Gabby Salazar, Pittsburgh Zeta Chapter Alumna, joined the staff as the Communications Assistant in June 2015. Alex Domrose, Toledo Delta Chapter Alumna, served as the Membership Assistant in 2018. Along with the amazing national volunteers, these staff members have been instrumental in building on the ideas of the founders to grow Phi Sigma Rho into the nationally recognized and respected social sorority that it is today.
Meet the staff of Phi Sigma Rho!
Staff Members
Colleen (O'Connell) Bush
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Executive Director
Ohio State - Beta
Executive Director Colleen (O'Connell) Bush is an alumna of the Ohio State-Beta chapter. She graduated with a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Ohio State University. Colleen is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Ohio and Kentucky. She has been Executive Director of Phi Sigma Rho National Sorority since May 2009. Colleen lives in Cincinnati, OH.
The Executive Director is responsible for: National meeting logistics; coordinating and completing chapter visits; collecting chapter reports; Foundation grants; Sorority inventory; overseeing the National headquarters staff; and any other duties as assigned by National Council.
Alison (Werle) Meshew
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Financial Assistant
Dayton - Gamma
Finance Assistant Alison Meshew is an alumna of the Dayton-Gamma chapter. She graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering and a MS in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton. Alison is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Prior to becoming the Financial Assistant, she served as the Administrative Assistant for Phi Sigma Rho National Sorority starting in August 2014. Alison lives in Milford, OH.
The Financial Assistant coordinates the financial operations of the Sorority such as tracking chapter membership, issuing invoices, reconciling checking, savings, and online accounts; and issuing reimbursements. The Financial Assistant manages the Phi Sigma Rho Store stock, purchases, and shipments and Alumnae Dues, and works as part of the team for national event registration including payment processing. The Financial Assistant is responsible for coordinating completion of Foundation Grant Applications and Reports.
Gabrielle Salazar
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Communications Assistant
Pittsburgh - Zeta
Gabby is an alumna of the Pittsburgh-Zeta chapter. She graduated with a BS in Bioengineering and a BA in Spanish in April 2014. She currently works as an engineer in the healthcare engineering field, although she is in the process of working towards her dreams by applying to medical school. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and their corgi puppies, Crosby and Nellie.
The Communications Assistant is responsible for updating the website, managing social media posts to various outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube, capturing and sharing Phi Rho pictures, and searching for and sharing the great accomplishments our sisters are achieving.
Alice Souders
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Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant Alice Souders recently became the administrative assistant for Phi Sigma Rho. She comes to Phi Sigma Rho with a background in event planning and running a non profit organization. She lives in Cincinnati, OH.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for: invoicing, bookkeeping and processing reimbursements; processing candidate and member agreements; shipping membership material to chapters; processing Phi Rho store orders; maintaining the National database; and any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Rebekah Marotta
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RFD - East 1 Region
Connecticut - Theta
Rebekah Marotta is an alumna of the UConn-Theta chapter. She graduated with a BS in Biomedical Engineering and a MS in Clinical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. As an undergraduate she held a variety of positions in Phi Sigma Rho including President and Social Chair. Rebekah now works as a Clinical Engineer at the VA Hospital in Connecticut. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her 4 dogs and fiance as well as going to farmers markets, antique stores, or the gym.
Courtney Riley
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RFD - East 2 Region
Michigan - Eta
Courtney Riley is an alumna of the Michigan-Eta chapter. She graduated with a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Professionally, she is a Field Quality Investigation Engineer at Nissan. She lives in Nashville, TN.
Miranda Vargas
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RFD - Midwest 1 Region
Toledo - Delta
Miranda Vargas is an alumna of the Toledo-Delta chapter, where she graduated with a BS in Bioengineering. She is currently living in Bloomington, Indiana and working as a CAPA Engineer at Cook Medical. In 2015/16, Miranda served as National Council Active Advisor, and within her chapter, Miranda has held a variety of positions including: VP of Recruitment, Director of Ritual, Panhellenic Delegate, Director of Records, Director of Songfest, and has served as a member of Standards Board.
Rebecca Palmer
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RFD - Midwest 2 Region
Purdue - Alpha
Rebecca Palmer is an alumna of the Purdue University Alpha Chapter where she graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in May of 2018. As an undergraduate, she served for three semesters on the Alpha Chapter's recruitment team. Additionally, she has supported Phi Sigma Rho national committees for ritual, membership education, historical documentation and colony education. Rebecca works at General Motors in the propulsion division located in Detroit, Michigan.
Alaina Schwall
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RFD - Midwest 3 Region
Purdue- Alpha
Alaina Schwall (née Austin) is an alumna of the Purdue University Alpha Chapter where she graduated with a BS in Aerospace Engineering in 2012. As an undergraduate she held a variety of positions in Phi Sigma Rho including New Member Educator, Director of Recruitment, and Director of External Relations. She was also actively engaged in Women in Engineering, and was employed as a student advisor by Purdue's First Year Engineering department. Since graduation, Alaina worked in oil and gas, and now works for a utility construction company, Henkels & McCoy, outside of Philadelphia, PA. In her free time, she manages a Girl Scout Service Unit and Brownie Troop; enjoys cross-stitching and sewing; takes rides on the back of her husband's Harley; visits new craft breweries; and spoils her hound, cats, and chickens.
Kathryn Spencer
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RFD - Midwest 4 Region
Connecticut- Theta
Kathryn is an alumna of the University of Connecticut Theta chapter where she graduated with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. She currently works as a process development engineer for Dexcom in San Diego, CA. When she is not working she is rock climbing, hiking, or at the beach. She looks forward to being the Midwest 4 Regional Field Director.
Mary Beth White
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RFD - West 1 Region
Oregon State - Sigma
Mary Beth White is an alumna of the Oregon State – Sigma Chapter. She graduated with an Honors BS in Industrial Engineering with a Business Engineering Option in December of 2010. Since graduation she has been working as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing’s Fabrication site in Portland, OR. To stay involved with Phi Rho, she has been one of the alumni advisors for the Sigma Chapter and Chair of the Sigma Chapter Alumnae Association. She lives in NE Portland with her husband and two sweet cats, Odo and Annora.
Sharon Snyder
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RFD - West 2 Region
Ohio Nothern-Iota
Sharon is an alumna of the Ohio Northern Iota chapter where she graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering before moving to Purdue University to earn an MS and PhD. She currently works as a systems engineer for Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ where she lives with her husband and their spoiled cats, Sammy and Hamilton.
Taylor Coco
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RFD - West 3 Region
Arizona - Alpha Lambda
Taylor Coco is an alumna and founding President of the Alpha-Lambda Chapter where she graduated with a BS in Accountancy and Computer Information Systems in May 2018. During her college experience, she has a passion for all things Greek Life as she has served not only in chapter positions but also on the Panhellenic Council, Order of Omega Council, and Rho Lambda Council. Since graduation, she has been working for the Vanguard Group in Scottsdale, Arizona.
