Karen Pryor, Delta Iota/Puget Sound, is a member of the diversity and inclusion group and an Alcohol Skills Training Program facilitator. She previously served as a facilitator at Emerging Leaders Institute and CEO Leadership Academy, co-lead on a Theta Service Trip, and scorer on the Golden Kite Scoring Committee.

Undergraduate officer positions held: Chapter president (now chief executive officer), vice president development (now chief operating officer) and vice president of Puget Sound's Panhellenic executive board.

How did you learn about the opportunity to become a Theta volunteer? After connecting with a few women who worked for Fraternity headquarters, I volunteered with the organization at a conference. From there, new opportunities kept popping up.

What made you want to become a Theta volunteer? I had such a positive experience during my college years and I was always so thankful for the time and energy that our advisors devoted to elevating the organization. For me, it's always been about paying it forward for the next group of college women.

How long have you been a Theta volunteer? About 4 years.

Do you, or did you have, a Theta mentor? I have had the opportunity to connect with a number of really inspiring women whom I consider professional and personal role models through my volunteer work. Working in student affairs and higher education can be challenging; we are often working long hours grappling with heavy topics such as binge drinking, hazing, and sexual assault. It's been hugely helpful to be able to lean on women like Melissa Shaub, Corin Gioia Edwards, Anne Arseneau, Melissa Rocco, and Lindsay Sell for support and guidance.

Why do you stay involved with Theta? I really believe in the power of this experience and a space for college women to feel supported, challenged, and connected is needed now more than ever. For me, it always feels like time well spent.

Do you have a special volunteering moment? The 2014 Theta Service Trip was a really special experience for me. I met so many inspiring collegians, many of whom I am still close with today. We had the opportunity to volunteer with incredible organizations and see the impact of our time and energy on the lives of others. It was 100 degrees and 100% humidity, but we still had a blast the entire time.

Do you have a special Theta moment? It was meaningful to win Chapter of the Year during my time as chapter president. We had been working so hard to improve our chapter in a number of areas, and it was so affirming to be recognized for our progress and for the quality of the member experience we were offering to women in Theta.

Do you have a profession or personal passion? I am truly passionate about women's empowerment and intersectional feminism. In my day job, I get to work with collegians on a daily basis and help the leaders of their organizations work to create and facilitate spaces for women to be truly empowered and to learn across differences. We are currently in a renaissance of feminist content and so many women from across identities and perspectives are getting a chance to tell their stories. I love being able to engage with all the podcasts, movies, books, and articles that are coming out.