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Leading the Way<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Leading Women<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Current and former Fraternity presidents gather at Kappa Alpha Theta\u2019s Grand Convention in 2018. Photo courtesy of Archives, Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Though Kappa Alpha Theta\u2019s relationship with National CASA\/GAL began in 1989, the foundation of Theta\u2019s service to the wider community has its roots far earlier: the 1870s. The widest influence for good has been a cornerstone of Theta\u2019s mission since its creation. In fact, Kappa Alpha Theta founder Bettie Tipton Lindsey was known for her dedication to volunteerism and service; she was particularly concerned with caring for children who had been orphaned or otherwise neglected.<\/p>\n

Over Theta\u2019s 150-year history, the women who built it into an international organization have remained committed to providing ways for members to volunteer in and contribute to their own communities. In National CASA\/GAL, Theta found a partner with which to make a real difference in the lives of children and also to offer women an additional avenue for developing into confident and effective advocates for change.<\/p>\n

For more than 30 years, the dedication of Fraternity and Theta Foundation board members and staff leaders has ensured that the relationship between Kappa Alpha Theta and National CASA\/GAL has not simply grown but has thrived. The individuals below have helped to strengthen and enhance this partnership through their leadership roles:<\/p>\n

Marjorie Crane Schnacke<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 1986-1990<\/em><\/p>\n

Carryl Wischmeyer Krohne<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 1990-1992,<\/em>
\nFraternity President 1992-1996<\/em><\/p>\n

Marilyn Chesher Lynch<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 1992-2000<\/em><\/p>\n

Anne Sadler Budill<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 2000-2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Wendy Sears Goshert<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 2006-2010<\/em><\/p>\n

Kathy Bennett Tonkel<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 2010-2014<\/em><\/p>\n

Mary Ellen Kutsenda Fitzsimonds<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 2014-2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Vicki Laughlin McCluggage<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 2018-2020<\/em><\/p>\n

TJ Flynn Condon<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation President 2020-present<\/em><\/p>\n

Rev. Pamela Walker Mayes<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 1987-1991<\/em><\/p>\n

Nancy Milligan Frick<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 1992-1998<\/em><\/p>\n

Beth Bain Casselman<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 1998-1999<\/em><\/p>\n

Gary Hand<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 2000-2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Anne Burcham<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 2003-2005<\/em><\/p>\n

Jen Kendall Pendleton<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 2006-2013<\/em><\/p>\n

Kristen Magnes Kaiser<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 2013-2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Kelley Galbreath Hurst<\/strong>
\nTheta Foundation Executive Director 2017-present<\/em><\/p>\n

Janet Paine Peters<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 1988-1992<\/em><\/p>\n

Helen Edwards Woodward<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 1996-2000<\/em><\/p>\n

Mary Jane Parker Beach<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 2000-2004<\/em><\/p>\n

Karen Albrecht Ledbetter<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 2004-2008<\/em><\/p>\n

Anna K. Busby, Ph.D.<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 2008-2010<\/em><\/p>\n

Amy Hayner Kates<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 2010-2014<\/em><\/p>\n

Laura Ware Doerre<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 2014-2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Mandy Burgett Wushinske<\/strong>
\nFraternity President 2018-present<\/em><\/p>\n

Marcia Bond Angstadt<\/strong>
\nFraternity Executive Director 1983-1997<\/em><\/p>\n

Betsy Sierk Corridan<\/strong>
\nFraternity Executive Director\/CEO 1997-present<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Celebrating Our Partnership<\/h2>\n\t\t
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30 Stories of Impact and Support<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tPrevious\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\tHome<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tNext\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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