Foundation Trustees

Barbie is a member of Alpha Theta Chapter (Vanderbilt) and has a B.A. in English. She has worked in the nonprofit field for 30 years before retiring from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee in 2019.

Barbie’s career in nonprofit management began in public television as the membership coordinator for her local public television station. After producing on-air pledge drives and managing the membership program for more than seven years, Barbie moved on to work with numerous other nonprofit organizations, including serving as executive director of the Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation. In this role, Barbie was able to marry her passion for building young women into the leaders of tomorrow through leadership development with her passion for fundraising.

Barbie has been actively involved in Gamma Phi Beta at both the local and international levels since her graduation. Her first introduction to International Gamma Phi Beta was at Convention 1978, held in Nashville – as a new graduate she served on the Local Committee as the properties chair.

She began her service locally on the affiliated house corporation (AHC) in 1978, serving as both president and treasurer during her tenure. She was also an advisor for Alpha Theta Chapter, president of the Nashville Alumnae Chapter and Panhellenic representative to the Nashville Area Alumnae Panhellenic Council.

On the international level, Barbie served as a province collegiate director, new chapter director, director of collegiate chapter development, Collegiate Vice President and as the International Council (IC) representative on the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Board of Trustees. After her service on IC, Barbie was on the International Awards Committee and the Nominating Committee. Most recently, Barbie served three years on the Facility Management Company Board of Managers, the last two years as Chairwoman.

Barbie lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and spends much of her retired time gardening, reading, playing bridge and connecting with Gamma Phi sisters.

Paula is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication. She was initiated into Psi Chapter at OU, where she served in a variety of leadership roles; more recently, Paula served on the Executive Board for ‘The Next Century of Psi’, a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign to ensure Gamma Phi Beta’s continued competitiveness at OU. Since joining the Board of Trustees in 2022, Paula has served on the Governance Committee, Nominating Committee and Stewardship Committee - as well as on Gamma Phi Beta’s cross-entity Strategy Team. In 2024, Paula was honored to initiate her mother into Gamma Phi Beta as part of the Sorority’s Alumnae Initiate program.

Paula is an award-winning marketing and fundraising professional with three decades of executive experience. She honed her strategic abilities and deep understanding of how to motivate audiences early in her career, working first at Xerox and then at world-class advertising agencies on brands like FedEx, Mercedes-Benz, Adidas and Apple. In 2015, Paula founded HALO Brand Leadership, a consultancy specializing in the development of compelling brand strategies and fundraising campaigns for not-for-profit organizations. She has led HALO ’s efforts for almost two dozen clients on a variety of initiatives - from stakeholder research, through to campaign and creative development, to execution of large-scale fundraising programs raising hundreds of millions of dollars. Clients have included the Canadian Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Canada, UNICEF Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health.

Paula was the first female Valedictorian of the University of Toronto's coveted Rotman School of Management’s Directors Education program and has served on the Boards of MEGA Brands (MB:TSX) and HomeEquity Bank (privately held). As the past Vice Chair of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute Council at the University of Indiana's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Paula helped advance WPI's mission to better understand how gender shapes giving behavior. In addition to her role as Vice Chair of the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation, Paula currently chairs the Board of Alpha Canada.

Paula is a Canadian citizen who has lived all across the country and currently resides just outside Toronto, Ontario, with her husband Bill and their beloved dogs. She is stepmom to four adult children and seven grandchildren. 

Kathleen “Katie” Colitz initiated at Eta Xi Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at the University of Florida in fall 2016. During her collegiate years, Katie served her chapter as assistant financial vice president, financial vice president, and chapter president. She is a member of the fall 2019 Florida Blue Key tapping class, and she graduated from the University of Florida in 2020 with a BSBA in Management. Katie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 2021, where she earned her master’s degree in nonprofit administration. While in graduate school, she also worked in the Office of Residential Life as an assistant rector and later as a rector for Pangborn Hall.

Upon graduation from Notre Dame, Katie moved to Norman, Oklahoma, to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Law. In May 2024, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law with her Juris Doctor. During her time at the University of Oklahoma, Katie worked for the University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Program as a Graduate Assistant and Student Assistant. Katie began volunteering for Gamma Phi Beta after graduating from the University of Florida, and she has served in a variety of roles since then, including Risk and Policy Specialist, Member Milestones Specialist, Psi Chapter Activities Advisor, Psi Chapter Administrative Advisor, and Collegiate Chapter Supervisor for South 2. She has also previously served on the Foundation Stewardship Committee and the 150th Celebration Fundraising Committee. Katie currently serves as the Foundation Finance Committee Chair and is a member of the Foundation Governance Committee. 

Katie serves as In-House Counsel for Crystal River Quarries, Inc. and is a member of The Florida Bar. She lives in Crystal River, Florida. In her free time, she loves to visit art museums, read, and cheer on the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team! She is also an accomplished marathoner and triathlete. She especially loves participating in running events with her Gamma Phi Beta sisters!

Heather Swindells joined Epsilon Theta Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta in 1996. She served as philanthropy chairwoman, recruitment assistant chairwoman and was a member of the Standards Committee. Heather received her Bachelor of Science in financial management in 2000 and her Master of Business Administration with a finance concentration from Queens University of Charlotte, where she was named a McColl Fellow, in 2008.

After college, Heather volunteered as president of Charlotte Alumnae Chapter and later volunteered on several regional teams, including serving as regional director for 13 collegiate chapters.  

Professionally, Heather has worked at Bank of America for almost 20 years in a variety of risk and control roles across consumer banking, wealth management, capital markets and finance. She is currently the risk executive for the consumer products and lending businesses, where she is responsible for overseeing applicable policies and standards and implementation of monitoring and testing of business controls and processes across the consumer product life cycle. Heather also serves as a board advisor and student mentor for the Clemson University College of Business and is on the board of Theatre Charlotte. 

She resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Ryan, daughter, Payton, son, Carter and mini goldendoodle, Nora. Heather loves travel, reading, sports (especially her Clemson Tigers) and cheering for her kids in their activities.  

Jessica attended The College of Idaho and was a founding member of Zeta Xi Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She earned her bachelor’s degree in politics and economics. After college, Jessica traveled as a collegiate leadership consultant for Gamma Phi Beta. She has continued to serve as a volunteer officer for the past 20 years, serving in roles like recruitment specialist, new member education coordinator, collegiate chapter supervisor, regional team leader and Leadership Development Committee member. Most recently, she is a national facilitator for educational events such as Executive Leadership Board Retreats, the Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit and The Clara Project. Jessica was also a member of the 2019 40 Under 40 class.  

Jessica deeply believes in the power of celebrating and valuing the unique talents and experiences of every team member of an organization. With that sense of passion, she serves as a talent program manager for St. Luke’s Health System. Jessica is responsible for creating, developing and implementing the new employee orientation program for the entire health system and facilitates training weekly. In addition to creating a supportive environment, her goal is to enhance a culture of belonging, learning and celebration. As well as onboarding new employees, Jessica leads and supports the recognition efforts for all St. Luke’s employees. She is a member of the system-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Advisory Committee. 

Prior to working at St. Luke’s, Jessica had more than 18 years of experience in higher education advancement and working for national nonprofits like, the American Heart Association-Idaho, Make-A-Wish Idaho and Girl Scouts of Silver Sage (Idaho). During her time with these local chapters, she was responsible for all philanthropy, cultivation and stewardship of high-level relationships, strategy, community outreach and volunteer engagement, event management brand writing for these incredible organizations. In 2012, she was recognized as an Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40 awardee and received the American Heart Association National Cass Wheeler Team Integration Award. 

Jessica also currently serves as a member of the Anser Public Charter School Board of Directors and volunteers for Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers in Boise, Idaho. She lives in Boise with her husband, Tyler, and 7-year-old, Ben. Jessica and her boys love exploring their beautiful state by way of camping, snowshoeing, skiing, rafting, and biking.   

Kelly is a proud member of Beta Omega Chapter at Northern Arizona University, where she served as membership vice president and social chair. Beyond Gamma Phi Beta, Kelly she was vice president of Order of Omega and chair of Greek Week. 

After college, Kelly began her career in event management before pivoting to pursue her passion for philanthropy, nonprofit development and community engagement. Her early roles with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson and the Phoenix Zoo honed her fundraising skills. She later held influential positions at US Airways, American Airlines and PetSmart Charities, where she led multimillion-dollar philanthropic initiatives and oversaw volunteer engagement.  

Among her most meaningful accomplishments are the launch of BE PINK, US Airways’ first company-wide breast cancer awareness campaign, and the creation of the PetSmart Charities Accelerator grant program, designed to expand access to sustainable, low-cost nonprofit veterinary car throughout nonprofit organizations.  

A certified specialist in emergency response, Kelly volunteers as a disaster responder with the ASPCA and RedRover and serves as an equine therapy assistant with A Horse Connection. She is also an ambassador for Designed for Joy, a Raleigh-based nonprofit that provides transitional, living-wage employment to women emerging from crisis. 

Gamma Phi Beta continues to be a cornerstone in Kelly’s life, both personally and professionally. She was introduced to her husband of more than 32 years by her Sorority sister, Krista Hanna Harmsworth (Northern Arizona). Today, she shares this sisterhood with two mothers: her mother-in-law, Bobbie Schauer Balthazor (Northern Arizona), and her own mother, MaryAnn Ulichny (Arizona), an alumnae initiate at Convention 2002 in Washington, D.C.  

Kelly has contributed to the Sorority in volunteer roles for more than two decades, including serving as a chapter advisor, regional coordinator, alumnae Panhellenic representative and a member of several committees and tasks forces.  

Now retired, Kelly lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where she enjoys traveling, baking for her family and keeping up with her beloved dogs. She and her husband, Steve, are proud parents to their sons, Drew and Kyle (Rachel), and are grateful for a life filled with adventure, service and community. 

Krista joined Beta Gamma Chapter at Bowling Green State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education. She is a past International President of Gamma Phi Beta, serving from 2012-16. An active volunteer for more 30 years, Krista has held a wide range of roles within the Sorority, including alumnae chapter president, education and recruitment advisor, province collegiate director director of collegiate operations, special recruitment consultant and sorority director of human resources. She also served on International Council as both education vice president and collegiate vice president, chaired the Nominating Committee for four years and led the 150th Celebration Committee as chairwoman. In addition to her service to Gamma Phi Beta, Krista has volunteered with the National Panhellenic Conference as a Something of Value team leader and an area advisor for four Ohio campuses.  

Professionally, Krista spent a decade in the classroom teaching fourth grade and Kindergarten. Building on that experience, she transitioned into public school communications and currently serves as the chief communication officer for Olentangy Schools, the fourth largest school district in Ohio. In this role, Krista leads a team of eight, advocating for public education and ensuring clear, effective communication with all stakeholders. 

Krista has given back to her community by serving on several boards, including the Olentangy Youth Athletic Association, Olentangy for Kids and the Olentangy Education Foundation. Most recently, she joined Women Giving Together, Delaware County’s women’s giving society, which combines individual donations to support local organizations. 

Krista lives in Columbus, Ohio, and enjoys traveling, reading, laughing, skiing and spending time with her adult children: Andrew (Carrie) in North Carolina and Katie in Colorado.  

Marlo Tapley, a proud alumna of Beta Rho Chapter at the University of Colorado-Boulder, earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and has built a distinguished career in the technology sector. She currently serves as a senior sales operations executive at Oracle, where she demonstrates her expertise in driving significant business growth. 

Marlo's journey in technology began with pivotal leadership roles in sales and operations. Before joining Oracle, she excelled as the senior vice president of sales for Silkroad Technologies. Since starting at Oracle, her career has evolved significantly. She began as a sales leader and strategically expanded her focus into sales and technology operations. In 2020, Marlo was promoted to vice president of enablement technology, where she led a global team of 60. Under her leadership, the team drove technological transformation impacting more than 29,000 sales professionals worldwide. In June 2025, she transitioned to vice president of sales operations for Oracle North America's Data Platform business, leading a team of 25 in support of a 1,300-person sales organization. Marlo is deeply passionate about empowering young women to become future leaders, evidenced by mentorship of 12 colleagues at Oracle and a decade of volunteer mentorship through Everwise. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Marlo has a longstanding and profound commitment to Gamma Phi Beta, both locally and internationally. Her introduction to the Sorority’s international level came at Convention 1994 in Naples, Florida. 

Locally, Marlo began her service as the alumnae reference chair. Her dedication was instrumental in chartering Boulder Alumnae Chapter in 1998, and she later served as chapter advisor for Beta Rho during its recolonization in 1999. More recently, she has advised collegiate leaders at Eta Tau (Colorado Mesa) and Beta Rho (Colorado-Boulder) and served as president of Theta Chapter’s affiliated house corporation. Marlo remains actively involved with Denver Alumnae Chapter, co-chairing its Founders Day events, and has served as a Foundation Giving Day ambassador since 2022. Internationally, Marlo's contributions include serving as a province collegiate director and member of the Nominating Committee.   

Marlo lives just outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and their beloved pets, Mitzi (a cat) and Magic (a dog). She is a proud mother to two adult daughters: Riley, 23, who lives in Nashville, and Chayse, 21, who resides in Seattle. 

Laurie Eichelberger Leiva was initiated at the Epsilon Mu Chapterat Loyola University-New Orleans in 2000. As a collegian, she served as social chair, vice president of Panhellenic and chapter president. Following graduation, Laurie worked at Gamma Phi Beta International Headquarters (IH) from 2005-06 and has continued her commitment to the organization through volunteer service with the Zeta Sigma chapter at the University of South Carolina. As a volunteer leader in the education department, she worked with the Epsilon Kappa Chapter at California State University-Chico, the Gamma Epsilon Chapter at the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumnae Chapter.  

Laurie currently serves as president of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans — the oldest all-girls school in the nation and the oldest continuously operating Catholic school in the United States. She leads the academy with a deep commitment to its mission to forming young women who will lead lives of faith, integrity and service. She is dedicated to advancing the Ursuline values of Serviam, Courtesy, Loyalty and Courage, while strengthening the academy's legacy as a leader in Catholic education. 

An accomplished educational leader, Laurie has built a career centered on mission-driven leadership, educational access and institutional advancement. Prior to joining Ursuline Academy, she served on the Advancement Leadership Team at Loyola University-New Orleans, where she helped strengthen philanthropic support and community engagement initiatives. 

Laurie earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loyola University-New Orleans and a master’s degree in education from the University of South Carolina. She also completed the Ignatian Colleagues Program, a two-year leadership formation program sponsored by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities that prepares administrators and faculty to lead within the Jesuit and Catholic tradition of higher education. 

Laurie and her husband, Major Michael Leiva, U.S. Army (Ret.), have two children and reside in New Orleans. She remains deeply committed to service, leadership development and strengthening organizations that empower individuals to make a meaningful difference in their communities. 

Carmen Namenek works for Rady Children’s Health as the director of the Primary Care Network. She has operational oversight of their 26 outpatient primary care, urgent care and adolescent medicine locations. 

Carmen was initiated at the Alpha Omega chapter at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario, Canada, while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in history and classical studies. After graduation, she moved to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands to volunteer at an orphanage. 

She relocated to California over 29 years ago and has been active in the Greater Orange County Alumnae Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta ever since, holding various positions and hosting many events in her home. She has also served as a facilitator for REAL Leadership and Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) events, the 150th subcommittee for the True and Constant Podcast and most recently as the vice chair of the Nominating Committee (NC). 

Carmen has volunteered on numerous boards and nonprofit organizations that share her passion for service to the underserved and philanthropy. Carmen also operates as an independent travel consultant, helping others plan their dream vacations. Carmen resides in Orange County, California, with her husband who shares her love of travel and food. 

Rochelle Strada Bullock is a dynamic fundraising leader and dedicated community advocate based in Houston, Texas. With a strong foundation in strategic planning, leadership development and relationship-building, she drives impactful initiatives for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions across the city. 

Rochelle was initiated at the Epsilon Mu Chapter at the University of Loyola-New Orleans, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and management from Loyola University-New Orleans. She began her professional journey as a buyer at Stage Stores, Inc. where she successfully managed multi-million-dollar product lines, overseeing a $100 million Missy Sportswear business, a $60 million tops division and a $30 million sleepwear and loungewear division across 800+ stores. After her career, Rochelle stayed at home to raise her four children.  

For more than two decades, Rochelle has channeled her expertise into meaningful volunteer leadership and philanthropic roles. As a Gamma Phi Beta alumna, she currently serves as chair of the inaugural Parent and Family Giving Society, vice president of the Greater Houston Alumnae Chapter and Houston Area Panhellenic delegate. She previously served as Panhellenic specialist and collegiate leadership consultant (CLC), supporting chapters across the South 2 Region. 

In the Houston education community, Rochelle serves on the Advancement Committee for Episcopal High School. She chaired the 2025-26 Annual Fund, which raised $2.2 million, and served as vice chair the prior year, generating $2.1 million. 

She has demonstrated her commitment to service through numerous volunteer and leadership roles, including serving as celebration chair for Lifehouse Houston, where she organized the 2022 gala that raised approximately $450,000; board member for Breakthrough T1D, serving on the Executive and Nominating Committees while personally raising at least $20,000 annually and preparing to chair the 2027 Breakthrough T1D Gala, which raises nearly $4 million each yar; Steering Committee member for the Loyola University-New Orleans capital campaign; founding member of Story Church Houston; and a long-time member of The Briar Club, where she has served on the Membership, Nominating, and Fitness and Aquatics committee. 

• Known for her collaborative spirit, adaptability and results-oriented approach, Rochelle continues to leverage her business acumen and passion for service to strengthen organizations, foster community connections and create lasting impact in Houston and beyond. 

Rochelle has been married to her husband, Seth, for 27 years, and they have four children: Merritt, Sam, Mary Evelyn and Betsy. They also have two French bulldogs named Chico and Dinah. Rochelle loves traveling with her family, playing mahjong, volunteering her time to organizations that she cares about and working out with friends. 

Teresa Haney joined Gamma Phi Beta at the Beta Omega Chapter at Northern Arizona University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent development from California State University-Fullerton. Teresa earned a master’s degree and teaching credential in early childhood special education from California State University-Los Angeles.   

With over 20 years of experience in the field of education, Teresa’s career journey includes teaching special education and being a program specialist. She is passionate about data, research, behavioral analysis, inclusive educational practices, supporting educators, and enhancing the experiences for students with disabilities and their families. Known for her innovative approaches, she creates inclusive, equitable and engaging environments that support diverse student needs. Sharing her work and expertise, Teresa has presented at educational conferences across the United States and Australia.   

As a long-time volunteer, Teresa served in numerous roles, including International Council (IC) vice president (2022-26), IC representative to the Foundation (2024-26), Sorority director of alumnae development, alumnae chapter president, new chapter coordinator, chapter recruitment advisor and special recruitment consultant. She was a member of the Sorority’s Nominating Committee (NC), Belonging and Equity Committee and National Panhellenic Conference’s (NPC) Access and Equity Advisory Committee.   

Through the alumnae initiate program, Teresa initiated her mother and niece into Gamma Phi Beta. Teresa resides in Anaheim, California, with her husband and is committed to her personal mission of living a life full of love, enthusiasm and determination as she encourages those around her.  

Stephanie Gauchat Carriere is currently serving her first term as International President of Gamma Phi Beta. Previously, she served two terms as Vice President on International Council (IC), serving as Vice Chair, a member of the Governance and Personnel Committee and the IC liaison to the 150th Celebration Committee from 2020-22. During her 2018-20 term as Vice President, Stephanie was the IC liaison to the Finance Committee and Facilities Management Company Board of Managers. In the past biennium, she has been Gamma Phi Beta’s chief Panhellenic officer (CPO), the liaison and primary contact for the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Stephanie also volunteered with NPC, completing a term as a Total specialist and on the Clarification of Guidance Special Committee. In addition to her role as International President, she is a member of Gamma Phi Beta’s Bylaws Committee, NPC Advisory Committee, and Audit and Finance Committee. She also serves as a Trustee to the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation. Stephanie earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in special education and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on emotional and behavioral disorders. Professionally, she taught special education and worked as a learning strategist before transitioning into school administration. Stephanie resides in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband, Todd, and their dog, Kyler. Her daughter, Samantha, is a sophomore at the University of Arizona (Stephanie’s alma mater) and is also a Gamma Phi Beta. Stephanie has volunteered for Gamma Phi Beta in a variety of roles for over 25 years. She has devoted many years to Girl Scouts as well, supporting our philanthropic mission of building strong girls.

Passionate about Gamma Phi Beta since her days as a member of Beta Sigma Chapter (Washington State), Megan Smiley Wick has 22 years of experience as both a volunteer and staff member of Gamma Phi Beta. Megan currently serves as chief executive officer of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Foundation and Facilities Management Company and previously as director of Education and managing director of Risk and Policy.

Her Gamma Phi Beta volunteer experience began in positions such as international team leader- regional operations, regional team leader, sorority director-leadership and sorority director-human resources. Before joining Gamma Phi Beta, Megan was the multi-center director of Kaplan Test Prep for Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and director of Student Programs for the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Megan holds a B.S. from Washington State and a master’s degree in education policy, research and administration from the University of Massachusetts. Originally from Beaverton, Oregon, Megan and her husband Doug live in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with their three children Noelle, Colin and Stella, two cats and one goldfish. Go Cougs!