Month: August 2022

Hilary Horlock, a sister from the Zeta chapter at the University of Toronto, is constantly looking for ways to make things better. A Senior Enterprise Architect, she specializes in healthcare technology design from an end user perspective.

Passionate about improving the patient experience, this passion gained extra fuel and insight when she learned she had cancer in June of 2015. For her work to improve the breast cancer patient experience, Hilary was awarded the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) 2017 Health Care Hero award. In addition to being a voice for change in the patient journey, she worked with patients and oncology professionals to publish the Patient-friendly Guide to Pathology Reports.

Hilary’s career has been a serendipitous adventure through journalism, communications and marketing, technology entrepreneurship, and project management. She is a Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), Project Management Professional (PMP), TOGAF-certified Enterprise Architect, PROSCI-certified Change Management professional and Scrum Certified Product Owner. Hilary is a patient representative on multiple provincial and national committees, including Canada’s national Health Standards Organization Technology-Enabled Health Committee.

Endlessly curious, Hilary loves to learn, laugh, Stand Up Paddle, play on a beach, travel far and wide, and eat chocolate – not necessarily in that order.

Why do you volunteer for Delta Phi Epsilon?

It’s one of the ways I can give back to a community that means a great deal to me. I became a Deepher as an alumnae initiate after my academic years because DPhiE’s philosophies and commitment to helping shape the leaders of tomorrow resonated with my own values. Volunteering helps me make wonderful connections with other sisters, which I treasure. Volunteering is also a remarkable knowledge exchange. In addition to being able to contribute to IGB committees via the lessons and insights I’ve gathered throughout my career, I’m always learning from my fellow volunteers thanks to their generosity of spirit and their own experiences.

What do you hope to accomplish while serving on the International Governing Board? Or what do you bring to the table?

IGB is tasked with helping make the decisions that are in the best interest of the organization, setting it up for ongoing success. One of the decisions the Board made as a priority was for DPhiE to become a global leader in kindness and empathy. Via the work the Kindness Committee has been doing for the past two years, kindness programs and activities have been created, with the intention that they are part of an ongoing operational mandate. A huge shout out to Laura Glotzbach, Misha Brahmbhatt and Lesley Sutton for their dedication and countless hours in building these programs. Some of the kindness themes have become a part of DPhiE activities already, but most are launching at ILF.

Favorite Delta Phi Epsilon memory?

My very first ILF in Philadelphia. The energy, t-shirt auction, meeting the Phillies mascot and the keynote by Lorenza Ponce (I still wear my Sisters Rock shirt!). It was a fabulous introduction to all things DPhiE.

How has Delta Phi Epsilon impacted your life?

I’ve made fabulous new friends and had the opportunity to give back in ways I never imagined. It’s also very special to be part of an organization that is such a strong voice for freedom of choice, inclusivity, respect and kindness.

If you could tell an undergraduate sister one thing, what would it be?

Look for ways to build trust. Trust is the foundation on which so much rests – our perspectives, our choices, our future – and we need to build more of it.

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This blog series is to highlight the members of the 2022 International Governing Board who transitioned into their roles at this year’s International Leadership Forum. The International Governing Board focuses on the overall governance of the sorority and strategic planning for each biennium. These positions are elected every two years.

The IGB is composed of dedicated volunteers; do you want to make a difference like Hilary? Click here to learn more about volunteering for Delta Phi Epsilon.

Heather Locke Green is an alumna member of the Beta Chi chapter at St. Norbert College. She has worked in higher education for more than 24 years. She is currently the Director, Annual Giving at The University of Texas at San Antonio when she spearheads efforts to help alumni and friends support the university. A long time Delta Phi Epsilon volunteer, Heather previously served as the president of the Educational Foundation as well as vice president for membership for the sorority. Heather currently serves as the international ritualist. Some of her greatest joys include traveling with her husband Ron and being “magga” to grandsons Bellamy and Emmette (who is adored by DPhiE’s everywhere for his OOTD posts.)

Why do you volunteer for Delta Phi Epsilon?

I started volunteering because I wanted to represent smaller chapters (shout out Beta Chi!) and stay involved with college students. I continue volunteering because the friendships I’ve made have enriched my life and I continue to gain new knowledge and insights that I use for personal and professional growth.

What do you hope to accomplish while serving on the International Governing Board? Or what do you bring to the table?

I bring to the table a background in fundraising, nonprofit management, strategic planning and communications. I’ve worked in higher education for 24 years, and have a master’s in higher education administration—so I have a familiarity with how things work on campuses. I’ve also developed deep connections to sisters from across the continent during my time as a volunteer and chapter advisor.

Favorite Delta Phi Epsilon memory?

Helping initiate my grandmother into the sorority. She was tenacious in bringing services for people with disabilities to rural Wisconsin communities, and the most accepting person I’ve ever met—the embodiment of Esse Quam Videri. Those are the kinds of qualities that made her the ideal candidate for alumnae initiation, and it was a moment I will forever treasure. She passed in 2019, and I now wear her badge.

My second fave memory was interviewing fellow sister Judy Heumann for the Social Justice Series last year. Like my grandmother, she’s spent her life fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. I am so proud she is a DPhiE.

How has Delta Phi Epsilon impacted your life?

WOW…. DPhiE has impacted my life in so many ways. I am a stronger woman because of DPhiE. I’ve learned so much about managing organizations and building relationships that I use in my professional life every day. The friendships I have made—with women from other chapters—are most special to me. I know if I needed anything, they would be there for me.

If you could tell an undergraduate sister one thing, what would it be?

Travel, study abroad, expand your worldview. And in terms of DPhiE, I’ll tell you that you absolutely will get out of it, what you put into it. I’ve been able to make being in DPhiE and the relationships I’ve made something that has impacted me long after graduation—you can, too, if you choose.

This blog series is to highlight the members of the 2022 International Governing Board who transitioned into their roles at this year’s International Leadership Forum. The International Governing Board focuses on the overall governance of the sorority and strategic planning for each biennium. These positions are elected every two years.

Ana Morales joined the Alpha Gamma chapter at Florida International University as a senior in Summer 2000. Having only been an active sister for a year, Ana began to volunteer with Delta Phi Epsilon within a year of graduating. In December 2001, she was placed as an advisor for the Omega chapter at University of Miami and has held that position ever since. Ana has also held various other volunteer positions within the organization, such as serving on the Chapter Management Team and Treasurer for the National Development Corporation (NDC).

Ana was raised in Miami, FL and earned a Master’s degree in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. She  is a Certified Public Accountant with her own small firm and also works as Development Associate under the Senior Vice President of the Southeast Division for AIMCO, a real estate investment company. Ana loves to travel (especially to Disney World!), is an avid sports fan, and loves to spend time with her family and sisters.

Ana transitioned into the role of First Vice President of the International Governing Board at this year’s International Leadership Forum. She is the first hispanic member to hold this position in Delta Phi Epsilon history.

Why do you volunteer for Delta Phi Epsilon?  

After delaying going through recruitment in my first 3 years of college, I became a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon during my senior year, and being a sister for only one year wasn’t enough for me. I decided then that I would immediately volunteer after graduation. Being a volunteer allows me to continue giving back to the organization that I am so happy to be in. Being exposed to a wide spectrum of members from the new sisters to the seasoned volunteers that have seen our organization evolve gives me so much joy and makes me so proud to see women who have gone through their collegiate experience turn around and say “I want to volunteer” is a sign that giving back and connecting to the sisterhood is definitely something I want to continue.

What do you hope to accomplish while serving on the International Governing Board? Or what do you bring to the table? 

In my time serving on IGB, I hope to be able to provide support for the goals of the organization. I hope to be able to introduce ideas that will benefit our continued growth and success. I hope to be a voice for all members and I look forward to having the difficult conversations and the challenges that will help our sisterhood become stronger and that will continue to move our organization forward.

Favorite Delta Phi Epsilon memory? 

I do not have one absolute favorite memory. I have a plethora of them. From my short time in my collegiate experience to so many memories as an alumni. Witnessing my sisters accomplish major milestones, get married, have children, getting to see it all is my favorite thing. I am so proud to be able to call so many amazing women my sisters.

How has Delta Phi Epsilon impacted your life? 

Delta Phi Epsilon has helped me become a well rounded individual and has shown me that you always have support in your sisters. Be it from your own chapter sisters, another local chapter or even the sisters spread out all over the world. Our sisters are always willing to help, and have resulted in some of the best friendships I have developed in my life. I’m constantly learning from them and I’m constantly being challenged to become a better woman.

If you could tell an undergraduate sister one thing, what would it be? 

We always hear you get out of it what you put in, and is absolutely true. Some of the most valuable relationships – be it personal or professional – will come out of your sisterhood. Make all the memories you can and grow alongside this amazing organization.

This blog series is to highlight the members of the 2022 International Governing Board who transitioned into their roles at this year’s International Leadership Forum. The International Governing Board focuses on the overall governance of the sorority and strategic planning for each biennium. These positions are elected every two years.