Delta Zeta Sorority

“While in high school, I was selected to be a peer mentor in our special education classrooms. After having this hands-on experience with students with disabilities, I knew it was something that I wanted to make my career.” Meet Miranda Domiano, Kappa Chi - Youngstown State University, a 2024 Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 recipient and an Intervention Specialist for Girard City Schools. “Self-care and taking care of your physical and mental health are very important for overall well-being. As a young teacher, this was something that I had a very hard time with. I take a lot of work home with me. Whether that is physical work or mental work, such as constant worries and thoughts about my students. I have really tried to work on practicing gratitude by focusing on what I’m thankful for in my life.” Want to learn more about Miranda? Check out her 35 Under 35 page here: https://lnkd.in/g4-PeESy #DZ35Under35 #TrulyDZ GIRARD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Miranda Domiano

“Setbacks are setups for success. When challenging times are upon us, we must view those obstacles and difficult times as opportunities for growth and see it as a chance to reach a new level of potential.” Meet Danielle Darling, Omicron Omicron - Lindenwood University, a 2024 Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 recipient and a Financial Advisor & Certified Divorce Financial Analyst for Resource One Advisors. “I am in the business of relationships rather financial planning and investments. My clients are not just clients; they are also cherished friends and family members who have entrusted me with their financial well-being. My Delta Zeta sisters have reached out for guidance on financial planning and investments, forging deeper bonds as we navigate their financial journeys and life together!” Want to learn more about Danielle? Check out her 35 Under 35 page here: https://lnkd.in/gBGcnhrt #DZ35Under35 #TrulyDZ Resource One Advisors Danielle Darling, CDFA® Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

“Our partnership with Starkey demonstrates a shared passion to change lives and impact community through better hearing.” 🩷🦻 Philanthropy leaders from more than 160 chapters on college campuses around the United States and Canada attended Delta Zeta Sorority’s inaugural Tani Austin Ignite the Flame Community & Philanthropy Summit at the Starkey World Headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on August 24, 2024. “Delta Zeta members have an opportunity to make an impact in their local communities and around the world in partnership with our philanthropic partners,” said Cathy Painter, Delta Zeta Sorority National President. “Our purpose of this summit was to inspire our members on the many ways they can make an impact and share the impact that Delta Zeta is having around the world.” To read more about the impact and partnership between Delta Zeta and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, click here: https://lnkd.in/guCMEbex #TrulyDZ

Today, Delta Zeta remembers the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001—a day that forever altered countless lives and the course of history. Among the many who experienced profound loss, we remember with heavy hearts two of our own sisters: Alicia Titus (Alpha – Miami), a flight attendant on United Airlines Flight 175, and Melissa Vincent (Omicron Theta – SUNY/Oswego), who worked for Alliance Consulting Group on the 102nd Floor of the World Trade Center. Our thoughts are with their families and friends, both now and always. We honor the memory of all 2,996 individuals who lost their lives that day. We will never forget.

“The traffic safety world is a very small world. People move about it, but never really leave. The wonderful thing about this is the comradery that is created within our bubble.” Meet Kathryn Cardin Curtis, Pi Rho - University of West Georgia, a 2024 Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 recipient and a Public Affairs Specialist for AAA-The Auto Club Group “I started my work in the traffic safety field in 2017. At that time, nationally, there were 34,560 traffic fatalities that year; 1,540 of them were in my state of Georgia. My passion for my work was created by those numbers. Unfortunately, the trend continues to rise. The wonderful thing about what I do is fight to make that number smaller. Every one of those numbers has a story and opportunity to impact the public.” Want to learn more about Kathryn? Check out her 35 Under 35 page here: https://lnkd.in/g4Sc7Tgh #DZ35Under35 #TrulyDZ Kathryn Curtis AAA-The Auto Club Group

“My goal is a fire is lit within each Delta Zeta woman so they experience the power of philanthropy and the impact we can make when we unite for good.” 🩷💚 Delta Zeta has named alumna Tani Austin, Alpha-Miami (OH), as the 2024 Delta Zeta Distinguished Global Ambassador and Philanthropist at the inaugural Ignite the Flame Community and Philanthropy Summit, held last month. Tani is Co-Founder of Starkey Hearing Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals around the world by providing the gift of hearing. This recognition acknowledges her lifelong commitment to advancing hearing healthcare and community philanthropy. “With a heart for service and a vision for global change, Tani has been the driving force behind the Starkey Foundation’s mission to bring hearing healthcare to underserved communities,” said Cathy Painter, Delta Zeta Sorority National President. “It is an honor to recognize Tani’s global influence and her enduring impact on communities around the world.” Join us in congratulating Tani in the comments below and view the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gzfiy5qK #TrulyDZ

“In the end, your students never cared if you were the perfect teacher. They cared that you showed up for them each day and that you gave them your best self, no matter if that meant your best self was 100 percent or not.” Meet Meisha Floyd Bordofske, Delta Phi - Northeastern State University, a 2024 Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 recipient and a High School English Teacher for Broken Arrow Public Schools. “I just knew that I wanted to help others. No one in my family had attended college, and I knew that no matter what I did, I wanted to find a profession that would allow me to help other kids do what no one else before them had. I grew up in a broken home, full of fear, trauma and pain, and the only reason I survived was because I had teachers who cared about me as a person far more than me as just a student.” Want to learn more about Meisha? Check out her 35 Under 35 page here: https://lnkd.in/gskf-DBz #DZ35Under35 #TrulyDZ Meisha Bordofske Broken Arrow Public Schools

Recent research from the Education Advisory Board (EAB) reaffirmed what we know our own members need to be successful on campus. This includes expanded mental health resources to address their needs, additional support to ensure academic success and the skills to be innovative and competitive on campus and in their future careers. 📚👩💻 Your gift allows Delta Zeta to be a better partner in higher education and ensures our members’ success through: — Expanded mental health resources . . . Delta Zeta created Protect Your Shell, a mental health and wellness toolkit accessible to all Delta Zetas. — Additional help for academic success . . . for the 2024-2025 academic year, the Delta Zeta Foundation awarded more than $415,000 in merit-based scholarships. And provided $33,681 in need-based emergency grants in 2023-2024. — Preparation to be innovative and competitive in their careers . . . Delta Zeta offers Presidents Academy, the Norma Minch Andrisek Leadership Conference, Truly Connected and much more to inspire our sisters and provide them critical leadership development skills. We need YOUR help to face these challenges and continue to provide necessary resources for sisters to succeed. Every donation, no matter the size, contributes to the growth, development and overall experience of Delta Zeta sisters everywhere: https://shorturl.at/kf0ds ⬅️ #TrulyDZ

“Our culture is full of comparisons. But, each of us are made differently. We are not the same. Instead, I empower others to honor the skills they have and utilize them where they go.” Meet Brittany Bing, Delta Beta - University of Tampa, a 2024 Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 recipient and the Learning and Development Content Designer for Microsoft. “I was a student orientation coordinator at my alma mater. I facilitated a training for 100 student volunteers and fell in love with it. I pursued my masters and moved cross country to Seattle to pursue my career. While I worked on my masters, I interned on the campus, presented at conferences and built connections with industry leaders.” Want to learn more about Brittany? Check out her 35 Under 35 page here: https://lnkd.in/gB_kN9c2 #DZ35Under35 #TrulyDZ Microsoft Brittany Bing

POV: You’re in Dominican Republic with Starkey Hearing Foundation changing lives one person at a time. We are so thankful for our partnership with Starkey! Over 60 Delta Zeta members have participated on Starkey mission trips across 15 countries, we are thrilled to see this number continue to grow. 🩷🐢 Next stops… Philippines, El Salvador, Tanzania and Zambia! ***Keep an eye on your inbox to see how YOU can go on a hearing mission trip with Starkey this December! #TrulyDZ Starkey Hearing Starkey Hearing Foundation