Nominating Committee

A Virginia native, Kelly joined our sisterhood at Alpha Chi chapter at the College of William & Mary, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in classical studies.  She holds a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from George Mason University, where she is a member of the faculty.  In her 25+ years of volunteering for Gamma Phi Beta, she has served in a variety of roles including Nominating Committee member, International Vice President, Risk & Policy Team Leader, and chapter advisor.  Kelly resides in Arlington, Virginia with her husband, Sebastian and cat, Jacob.

Debbie was initiated into the Gamma Alpha chapter at the University of Memphis. Currently, she serves as a Philanthropy Specialist for East Region 2 and East Region 3. Additionally, she holds the role of Philanthropy Chair for the Gamma Phi Beta Memphis Alumnae Chapter. In 2024, Debbie served as a Gamma Phi Gives Day Ambassador and a Scholarship Evaluator for the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation.

Her professional journey in medical sales, which spanned until her retirement in 2021, included notable achievements at Mercury Medical Company in Tampa, FL. Debbie managed a large territory covering Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, and received numerous awards for sales excellence.

Post-retirement, Debbie pursued a Master of Nonprofit Management and became an active community volunteer. Since 2022, she has served on the Girls on the Run Memphis 5K planning committee. Recently she was selected to be a grant evaluator on the Strengthening Nonprofits committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.

An advocate for children's rights, Debbie volunteers with CASA of Memphis and Shelby County, supporting abused, neglected, and abandoned children in the Juvenile Court System. She is also a sustaining member of Les Passees, and she served as President of the Maternal League of Memphis serving Shelby County mothers and babies in need and Subsidium, an organization serving the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf. In addition, she served on the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf Board of Directors. She was also a member of the Board of Directors for Bethany Home, a residential pregnancy home for teenage mothers.

Notably, Debbie served as President of Le Bonheur Club during its centennial in 2023, overseeing a fundraising effort that raised $684,000 for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. She also served on the Board of Directors for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Foundation. In 2024, as Past President, she chaired the Nominating Committee for Le Bonheur Club, ensuring the slate of 23 Executive Board and Board of Directors members and 26 Committee Chairs.

Beyond her commitments, Debbie enjoys reading, gardening, and playing pickleball. She resides in Memphis and cherishes spending time with her 7-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth. She and Kevin enthusiastically support the University of Memphis football and basketball teams as devoted Tiger fans.

Autumn Hansen joins the Nominating Committee after serving as Gamma Phi Beta's International President from 2020-2024. In that time, she also served as the International Council (IC)-appointed Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Trustee and a member of the Audit & Finance Committee, the Bylaws Committee, the Extension Committee and the Governance & Personnel Committee. Autumn was elected to IC in 2012 as Education Vice President (2012-16), Alumnae Vice President (2016-18) and Vice President (2018-20). Before becoming International President, she chaired the Sorority’s Governance and Personnel Committee and was also a member of the Leadership Development Committee. With more than 20 years of volunteer experience for Gamma Phi Beta, Autumn has served as a collegiate chapter supervisor for new Gamma Phi Beta chapters, a regional team leader, a task force and committee member and a Gamma Phi Beta Foundation volunteer and Trustee.  A member of Xi Chapter at the University of Idaho, Autumn has Bachelor of Science degrees in sociology, psychology, and crime & justice studies as well as a master’s degree in social work from Indiana University.  

Autumn is a licensed clinical social worker and currently leads the IU Health Employee Assistance Program. She is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional.  

Autumn began her board service in college, serving on the President’s Board for the University of Idaho while serving as student body president. She served the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers as the Master of Social Work representative on the board of directors. She has served as a board member of the Northwest Twins and Multiples group where she is also a member. She is currently the President-Elect for the board of the Indiana chapter of her professional association, EAPA.

Autumn lives in Whitestown, Indiana, with her spouse, Nathan Hand, and 7-year-old twins Mary Jo and Hazel.  

Carmen works for Children’s Hospital of Orange County as the Director of the Primary Care Network. She has operational oversight of their 26-outpatient primary care, urgent care and adolescent medicine locations, five of which she opened in the last year!

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 the US Virgin Island of St. Croix to volunteer at an orphanage.  She relocated to the California over 27 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 BEDI events, and most recently served on the 150th subcommittee for the True and Constant Podcast.

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.

Melanie Martin Roussos graduated with a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences from University of Georgia and was initiated at Delta Upsilon Chapter. While in the chapter, she held various positions on the executive councils of both the chapter and college Panhellenic.

Her professional experience includes recruiting and human resources roles within the high-tech industry. Most recently she worked in benefit advocacy and account management for an employee benefits insurance broker. Today, she is honored to be a full-time stay-at-home mother to Grace and Pete.

Since graduating from college, Melanie has served Gamma Phi Beta in several different volunteer positions. She started by visiting campuses throughout the United States and Canada as a collegiate leadership consultant. After her year of travel, she relocated to Seattle, Washington. There she was a charter member of the Puget Sound Alumnae Chapter. She also supported Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Puget Sound) and Lambda Chapter (University of Washington) in different advisory roles and other chapters in the Northwest as province collegiate director.

In addition to Gamma Phi Beta, she is an active board member at the University of Washington Autism Center, where she focuses on parent support and early intervention. She also regularly volunteers at St. Joseph School.

After earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology at Pepperdine University, Selina traveled as a Collegiate Leadership Consultant for Gamma Phi Beta. Selina then pursued master’s degrees in Early Childhood General and Special Education (Bank Street College) and Social Work (Columbia University). Selina has volunteered for Gamma Phi Beta in a variety of roles, including Regional Team Leader (West 2), Facilitation Team Leader, Recruitment Supervisor (New Chapters), Regional Coordinator, Chapter Advisor, Special Recruitment Consultant and Alumnae Chapter President; she is currently on the Membership Review Committee. Selina previously had a career as an early childhood elementary educator and a literacy specialist, but currently stays home to care for her toddler, Aurelia. Selina loves being outside: camping, backpacking and long-distance running. She has a goal of running a half-marathon (or more) in every state.

Amy has had the pleasure of working in the field of education for over 25 years—highlighted by coordinating strategic and forward-thinking programs within school communities all over the world.  Amy’s passion for working with and for others began with her initiation to the Zeta Delta chapter at Southeast Missouri State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education.  She has since earned her master’s degree in educational leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing her Ph.D. in Education, Exceptionalities.  Amy’s previous service to the sorority has been as Chapter Advisor, Province Collegiate Director, Presentation Team Member, and Convention Steering Committee Member.  Amy currently resides in Mililani, Hawaii and is the proud wife to David and mom to Alexandria, William, and Elizabeth. 

Danica is an accomplished fundraising professional with over 11 years of experience, including six years at the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation. She is the Sr. Specialist of Individual Giving and Philanthropy at The Rheumatology Research Foundation. Danica earned her bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University, where she was the Charter President of Zeta Omega, and holds a Master of Public Administration from Georgia State University. She has been an active volunteer for Gamma Phi Beta for over 14 years, contributing in roles such as Chapter Advisor and member of the Facilitation Team. Residing in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and two children, Danica is dedicated to a people-first approach, driven by her Enneagram Type 2 personality to nurture and empower those around her.

Bailey attends Morehead State University and is studying the legal field and sociology. She was initiated into the Epsilon Sigma Chapter in the fall of 2023 where she serves as the Education Vice President. Aside from her involvement in the sorority, Bailey is the Secretary of Campus Involvement for the Student Government Association, the President of Legal Studies Club, the Philanthropy Coordinator for the National Residence Hall Honorary, the Treasurer for Women in Law, and a Student Alumni Ambassador. She also serves as a volunteer advisor for the Craft Academy Student Y Chapter, a civic and service engagement organization for middle and high school students. Upon graduation, Bailey hopes to attend law school and become an attorney.

Hannah Gibbons is a part of the Epsilon Beta Chapter at Alma College. Shewas Initiated in the Fall of 2022 and currently serve as the administrative vice president. She is currently pursuing a degree in elementary education with a minor in English language arts, in hope of one day being an administrator. Outside of Gamma Phi, she is drum major of the Alma College Kiltie Marching band and serve as tenor section leader in the college pipe band. She also serves as president of our college’s education club and is a member of the education honors society. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, hiking, and traveling.