Alumna Spotlight: Jennifer Dowling Maxson
Congratulations to Jennifer Dowling Maxson, Xi Psi-Grand Valley State (MI) on being named a 2025 Top Executive Coach by Real Leaders Inc., an honor awarded to just 80 coaches worldwide. With nearly three decades of experience in learning and development, Jennifer has spent her career empowering leaders at every level. In 2018, she launched Jennifer…
Delta Zeta Alumnae Embark on Unforgettable Tour of Spain
This spring, Delta Zeta alumnae took off on the adventure of a lifetime — together. In partnership with EF Go Ahead Tours, Delta Zeta traveled to Spain from March 22–30, 2025, for a journey filled with culture, connection and unforgettable memories. From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the historic charm of Madrid, sisters and…
Inspire. Empower. Give Back.
Join us for this Philanthropy Speakers Series event featuring the inspiring Dr. Gyl Kasewurm! Calling all Vice Presidents of Philanthropy, Philanthropy Advisors, College Chapter Directors, and Chapter Presidents! This is your chance to engage in a live, interactive webinar, hosted by Delta Zeta’s Philanthropy Team, featuring insights from the inspiring Dr. Gyl Kasewurm. Wednesday, April 16…
Alumna Spotlight: Deanna Strable and Kathy Kay
Unexpected Connections: How Delta Zeta Sisterhood Brought Deanna and Kathy Together at Principal Deanna Strable Congratulations to Deanna Strable, Alpha Alpha, Northwestern University, on her recent appointment as president and CEO of Principal Financial Group®. Originally from Iowa, Deanna joined Principal® in 1990 as an actuarial assistant. Since then, she has held 15 different positions at…
Let’s Talk About Coping Strategies
With finals quickly approaching, some of our sisters are graduating, some may be preparing to start a new internship over the summer or studying abroad, and others have life changes that may be occurring. It is never too early to think of coping strategies that might work for you! Coping can help us adjust to…
Foundation Mission Moment – March 2025
Did you know that over 60 percent of Americans don’t have a will or estate plan? And of that 60 percent, over 40 percent say it is because they haven’t gotten around to doing it yet. But, what if you knew it could take as little as 20 minutes to create your plans using FreeWill? For this month’s Mission Moment, hear…
The Importance of Community and Belonging
Have you ever thought about what true community and belonging looks like within your respective chapters? As members of Delta Zeta, we are guided by our six shared values which include community and belonging. There are plenty of practices that can help promote community and belonging within our chapters and having a sense of belonging…
Foundation Mission Moment – February 2025
In January, Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents of Membership and Vice Presidents of Philanthropy gathered for a weekend of networking, learning and leadership development. They focused on how their chapter plays a role in helping achieve the Sorority’s three strategic goals, and they focused on building their Delta Zeta network. Watch this month’s Mission Moment to see…
The Power of Connection Versus Communication
Have you ever thought about the difference between communicating and connecting? If not, now is a great time to reflect on the difference between these two types of interactions as we enter the new year! Though they may seem similar, communication and connection are distinctly different, and each plays an important role in our relationships—both…
Foundation Mission Moment – January 2025
Exciting news! The Delta Zeta Foundation awarded a record-breaking $415,750 in scholarships to 113 remarkable members for the 2024-2025 academic year. This month’s Mission Moment highlights the inspiring stories of our scholarship recipients and how your generosity is transforming their educational journeys. The Foundation’s mission is to support Delta Zeta’s vision: to be a global…
