Delta Zeta’s 35 under 35

35 Under 35 recognition celebrates remarkable Delta Zetas who have significantly impacted their professional industry before the age of 35, honoring their exceptional achievements and ongoing contributions to their communities.

This national recognition honors women who showcase exceptional leadership, initiative and commitment to their careers. Recipients of the award embrace challenges, actively volunteer in their communities and serve as inspiring role models for their peers.

Nomination Process

We have established a nomination process for prospective recipients to recognize exceptional Delta Zeta alumnae.

Candidates who meet the following criteria are eligible for consideration:

Criteria

The nominee must be 35 or younger by March 31, 2026.
The nominee must be a Delta Zeta alumna in good standing.
The nominee must have distinguished herself in her career field or in another noteworthy way.
Each individual can only be honored once, but multiple nominations are allowed, including self-nominations.

Qualifications

Commitment to Delta Zeta values, especially leadership, and service.
Notable achievements in the alumna's career or other areas.
Alumna must be 35 or younger and in good standing with the national organization and her chapter.

Winners are chosen by independent judges composed of Delta Zeta volunteers.

To submit a nomination for a deserving Delta Zeta alumna who meets the criteria, please complete the nomination form by February 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

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We eagerly anticipate learning about the successes of our members Worldwide!

Our 2025 35 Under 35 Honorees

Courtney Johnson Albiker

Xi Rho - Clarkson University

Ali Carcamo Arteaga

Delta Alpha - California State University, Long Beach

Hannah Tukesbrey Kilbride Baumgartel, MPA

Omicron Gamma - Ohio University

Taylor Bronowicz, M.Ed., NBCT

Zeta Phi - Slippery Rock University

Yoana Cruz, MHSA

Delta Omega - Fort Hays State University

Lindsay Fisher

Lambda Sigma - Winthrop University

Jordan Gaydos, BSN, RN

Pi Psi - California State University/San Marcos

Jada Gonzales

Pi Zeta - Arizona State University

Nicole Guetzke

Theta Eta - Creighton University

Taylor Jackson

Xi Lambda - University of San Francisco

Sami Kincaid

Beta Lambda - University of Tennessee/Knoxville

Kaitlyn Dvorak Kornaus, Ph.D., CCRP

Zeta Kappa - Ohio Northern University

Hayley Barblock Kubacki, MPAS, PA-C

Kappa Xi - Duquesne University

Ali Wichmanowski Lawrence

Pi Xi - University of Central Florida

Katelyn Hoffman Lustig, M.Ed.

Theta Iota - Western Carolina University

Adrienne Maxwell, M.A., MBA

Gamma Chi - Ball State University

Kimberly McCalmont

Alpha Rho - Ohio Wesleyan University

Brittney McIntosh

Kappa Chi - Youngstown State University

Samantha Simon McIntosh

Lambda Theta - Michigan Technological University

Miller McInnis McKenzie, Au.D., ABAC, CCC-A

Alpha Sigma - Florida State University

Taylor Novak, LCSW, CPP

Pi Alpha - University of Florida

Leah Osmonson, CMP

Beta Kappa - Iowa State University

Macy Pereira, M.A.

Epsilon Epsilon - California State University/Fresno

Magaly Perez

Delta Tau - Temple University

Bella Rainey, M.A.

Omicron Omicron - Lindenwood University

Cheyenne Robb, M.S.

Lambda Kappa - University of Alabama/Huntsville

Christina Budd Sayers, M.S.

Delta Beta - University of Tampa

Taylor Shaw

Alpha Sigma - Florida State University

Alexis Chilson Totleben

Iota Delta - PennWest Edinboro

Aimeé A. Treviño, Esq.

Omicron Alpha - St. Mary's University

Lisa Van Theemsche

Gamma Xi - New Mexico State University

Paige Waddell, Au.D.

Xi Delta - Radford University

Bayleigh Wessel-Burress, M.S., RDN, LDN, CPT, IFNCP

Lambda Beta - University of Southern Indiana

Elizabeth Schofield Woodall

Beta Lambda - University of Tennessee/Knoxville

Mackenzie Burysek Zeitlin, M.A.

Beta Lambda - University of Tennessee/Knoxville

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