Every year, fraternity and sorority student leaders and alumni travel to Washington, D.C., for an important tradition—the Capitol Hill Visits hosted by the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition (FGRC). It’s a unique opportunity to speak directly with lawmakers and their staff about the issues that shape the fraternity and sorority experience.
Representing Tri Delta were three outstanding collegiate leaders: (left to right) Katie Gage, Arkansas, a senior finance and legal studies student; Sophia Hawkins, Iowa, a senior majoring in enterprise leadership; and Kate Rosengarten, Ohio State, a senior pursuing a dual major in pre-law and mechanical engineering. Alumnae included Tri Delta volunteers, board members and staff: Fraternity President Elizabeth Howard DiMartino, Boston; former Fraternity President Phyllis Durbin Grissom, Southern Methodist; Emma Beaird, Baylor; Sarah Coons Lindsay, Miami/Ohio; Maya Polon, Pacific; Deborah Rowe, Cal State/Long Beach; and CEO Mindy Tucker, Southern Methodist.
On the Hill
Our collegiate delegates serve as passionate ambassadors for the lifelong value of membership. This year, they championed the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA), which aims to improve the quality, safety and affordability of student housing. They also advocated for preserving students’ freedom of association—supporting legislation that protects the right to join single-gender organizations like Tri Delta. These efforts are part of a broader push by the FGRC, which has endorsed two key bills reinforcing these priorities.
“Advocating for the Greek community in a legislative setting was both empowering and humbling. Walking the halls of Congress and knowing I was part of a larger movement representing thousands of students and alumni across the country gave me a deep sense of purpose. It reminded me that our voices matter, and real change can happen when we come together.” —Katie Gage, Arkansas
Opportunities for 2026
The FGRC is a collaborative effort that includes the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which is comprised of 26 women’s-only sorority organizations and the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), made up of 56 men’s-only fraternity organizations. In total, 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. Student body, 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 2026 interest list and be the first to know when the application process opens this fall.