The Delta Zeta Foundation is honored to announce the officers of the Board of Trustees who will serve July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
Congratulations to Margaret A. Purcell, Ph.D., Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Alabama, President; Jennifer Bogen Morrison, Theta Chapter, The Ohio State University, Vice President; Diane M. Stecher, Past National President, Iota Xi Chapter, University of Missouri/St. Louis, Vice President-Museum; Merry Westbrook Adamcik, Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston, Secretary; and Diane Chamberlain Cesarz, Lambda Theta Chapter, Michigan Technological University, Treasurer.
On behalf of the Foundation, we express heartfelt appreciation to outgoing Foundation President, Karen Martin Campbell, Delta Alpha Chapter, California State University/Long Beach, who has been a member of the Board since 2016 and served in the roles of Secretary/Treasurer (2016-2018) and President (2020-2024). We would also like to thank outgoing Trustees Kimberly Slomka Jones, Alpha Beta Chapter, University of Illinois (2016-2024), who has served in the roles of Secretary/Treasurer (2018-2021) and Treasurer (2021-2022), Jill Kawa Raderstorf, Theta Eta Chapter, Creighton University (2020-2024), and Kim Anspach Rutkowski, Delta Tau Chapter, Temple University (2018-2024) for their dedication and service to the Board.
Please join us in appreciation and recognition of the entire 2024-2026 Delta Zeta Foundation Board of Trustees, an outstanding group of nonprofit and business leaders who collectively bring outstanding professional and financial management expertise, Delta Zeta Sorority volunteer experience, and passion for the Foundation’s mission to their work.
| President Margaret A. Purcell, Ph.D. Alpha Gamma Chapter University of Alabama |
| Vice President Jenny Bogen Morrison Theta Chapter The Ohio State University |
| Vice President-Museum Diane M. Stecher Past National President Iota Xi Chapter University of Missouri/St. Louis |
| Secretary Merry Westbrook Adamcik Distinguished Past National Officer Delta Theta Chapter University of Houston |
| Treasurer Diane Chamberlain Cesarz Lambda Theta Chapter Michigan Technological University |
| Trustee Deana Lewis Kaplan Theta Iota Chapter Western Carolina University |
| Trustee Crystal Hinson Miller Xi Sigma Chapter University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill |
| Trustee Jeanine Petersen Triplett Past National President Beta Gamma Chapter University of Louisville |
| Trustee Trudy Wheeler Delta Omicron Chapter Northwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Trustee Cathy I. Painter National President Alpha Gamma Chapter University of Alabama |
“It is exciting to have this continued opportunity to work with such an incredible group of Delta Zetas! The wealth of knowledge and combined years of professional and volunteer experience between these women is immeasurable. The Board as a whole truly represents and speaks to the level of enthusiasm and understanding of perpetuating the Delta Zeta experience and empowering women. We thank Jane Spurgeon, Iota Xi Chapter, University of Missouri/St. Louis, Past Foundation President, for serving as Nominating Chairman and leading the nomination and elections process.” – Cindy Winslow Menges, Alpha Chapter, Miami University, Chief Executive Officer.
The Foundation advances the vision of Delta Zeta Sorority to be a global women’s organization whose shared values truly inspire action and impact lives. They accomplish this by supporting programming that contributes to personal growth, investing in the Sorority’s leadership development programming and experiences for alumnae and collegiate members and chapters, and by awarding merit-based graduate and undergraduate scholarships that encourage excellence in the classroom. Visit the Delta Zeta Foundation page to learn more or to make a gift!
For further information, please contact Cindy Menges, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected].
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