Tri Delta continues our commitment to advocacy in the nation’s capital as collegians and alumnae lobbied to support legislation essential to preserving the sorority experience.
In conjunction with the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition (FGRC), Tri Delta offered a valuable opportunity for our members to engage directly in the federal legislative process in Washington, D.C. This year, FGRC’s priorities included preserving freedom of association rights for college students, eradicating hazing on college campuses and improving student housing.
Tri Delta’s on Capitol Hill
The 2024 Capitol Hill Visit Delegation included Libby Lester, Texas, a senior majoring in corporate communications; Haiden Strother, Iowa, a senior double majoring in marketing and English; and Emma Beaird, Baylor, working towards her Master of Science in student affairs administration in higher education at Texas A&M. They were joined by Tri Delta volunteers Stacy Wingerter Duncan, North Dakota, and Maya Polon, Pacific, along with Tri Delta’s Interim CEO Mindy Tucker, Southern Methodist.
“Our collegians gained professional experience and lived out Tri Delta’s Purpose through this experience—leading the Greek community on behalf of their chapters and our Fraternity.” —Maya Polon, Pacific, Region 9 collegiate chapter coordinator
Tri Delta members were paired with alumna and student members from a Fraternity and met with Members of Congress and their staff. These meetings have Greek members a chance to share the impact their Greek experience has had on them as well as how the proposed legislation will impact our organization. We are proud of our Fraternity and our members for remaining brave and bold in our shared commitment to drive change and positively impact the Greek community through active participation in the political arena.
Opportunities for 2025
The FGRC is a collaborative effort that includes the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) comprised of 26 women’s-only sorority organizations and the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), consisting of 56 men’s-only fraternity organizations. The FGRC represents organizations with more than 600,000 undergraduate members at 9,300 chapters on nearly 700 campuses.
The FGRC is looking for student leaders interested in political action. Undergraduates active in their collegiate chapter, Panhellenic and collegiate chapter presidents, as well as students who have previous experience in the political sphere or want to gain experience in the political sphere are encouraged to apply. Alumnae mentor/volunteer opportunities are available too! Alumnae who work in politics are also encouraged to apply.
Add your name to the interest list and be the first to know when the application process opens for fall 2025.