National Council Nominations and Elections

2026-2028 National Council

At each National Convention, the Convention body elects five alumnae and one collegiate member to the Alpha Sigma Tau National Council. Congrats to our new National Council!

Pictured from left to right: National Vice President-Collegian Emily Smeal (Zeta 2024/Lock Haven), National Vice President-Alumna Lauren Bendes Warren (Beta Xi 2005/Michigan Tech), National Vice President-Alumna Tsai-Ann Yawching (Gamma Tau 2013/Lebanon Valley), 16th National President Katherine Onyshko (Delta Phi 2006/NYU), National Vice President-Alumna Addie Beckham (Beta Rho 2017/Arkansas Tech), National Vice President-Alumna Cassidy Nulty Werkman (Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa)

Applications for volunteer service on the 2026-2028 National Council opened on Friday, September 26, 2025, and closed on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Slated Candidates

The Nominations Committee has announced the following slate for the 2026-2028 National Council.

Katherine Pulley Onyshko
Delta Phi 2006/NYU
Slated for National President
Addison Beckham
Beta Rho 2017/Arkansas Tech
Slated for National Vice President – Alumna
Cassidy Nulty
Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa
Slated for National Vice President – Alumna
Nicholle Potter Probst
Epsilon Kappa 2011/Trine
Slated for National Vice President – Alumna
Emily Smeal
Zeta 2024/Lock Haven
Slated for National Vice President – Collegian
Lauren Bendes Warren
Beta Xi 2005/Michigan Tech
Slated for National Vice President – Alumna

Nominations from the Floor

Per the Standing Rules of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority:
“Nominations from the Floor. Following the report of the nominations committee, additional nominations may be made from the floor provided that the individual to be nominated has consented in writing to serve if elected and that the nomination has been submitted to the Nominations Committee no less than ninety days prior to the opening day of convention along with verification of eligibility and a statement of qualifications.”

Please contact the Nominations Committee at nominations@alphasigmatau.org for additional information.

Learn more about serving on the National Council

Sunday, September 21
8–9 p.m. ET | Zoom

Are you a collegiate member interested in learning more about joining the National Council? Join National Vice President-Collegian Emily Holloway (Epsilon Chi 2021/Minnesota Duluth) and National Vice President Joell Sperry (Gamma Theta 2004/Penn State Behrend) to learn more about this role and how you can be an Alpha Sigma Tau leader beyond your chapter. Open to collegiate members only. Missed the webinar? Review our FAQs here!

Register here!

Sunday, September 28
7–8 p.m. ET | Zoom

Join members of the 2024-2026 National Council to learn about National Council members’ roles, responsibilities, desired competencies, and what you could expect if you apply to serve in this organizational volunteer role. Open to all members.

Register here!

Before You Apply

  1. You are encouraged to complete our Serving on the National Council course in the AΣΤ Learning Lounge to learn about the role of a National Council member, including the responsibilities and competencies of a successful National Council member.
  2. Attend the National Council’s info session for Prospective Council Members. Register for this webinar on Sunday, September 28, at 7 p.m. ET!
  3. Review the application below and gather additional materials prior to beginning the form. Application progress does not save.

National Council Candidate Application

Required Additional Materials:

  1. CV/Resume | Should include your education history, work experience, awards/honors, and relevant volunteer experience.
  2. High-quality Photograph | May be used for marketing and promotion purposes if you advance as a slated candidate for office.
  3. Current College Transcript | Only required for all collegiate members.

The National Council Candidate Application Deadline is October 11, 2025. Any applications received after that date will not be considered.

Learn more about the qualities the National Nominations Committee seeks in National Council applicants.

Application Form

Post-Application Process
After the Nominations Committee reviews your completed application, a committee member will contact you by November 16, 2025. Candidate interviews will be conducted in November and December of 2025.

From the Nominations Committee
Thank you for your interest in serving on the 2026-2028 National Council for Alpha Sigma Tau. The Nominations Committee looks forward to reviewing your application. We seek a National Council comprised of members with diverse backgrounds, varied experiences, and unique perspectives who will work together to lead our organization. Every application will be given thorough and consistent consideration.

As part of the application process, you are encouraged to complete the “Serving on the National Council” course in the Learning Lounge. This course was designed to fully inform interested candidates of the requirements and expectations of serving on the National Council. 

The 2026-2028 National Council will play an integral role in ensuring the success of Alpha Sigma Tau. We are honored to be part of this process and sincerely appreciate your desire to share your time and talents. 

– 2024-2026 Nominations Committee

Are you a collegiate member interested in joining the 2026-2028 National Council?

Did you know that Alpha Sigma Tau is the first and only National Panhellenic Conference organization with a collegian as a voting member of its National Council?

It’s an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Alpha Sigma Tau, develop a larger network of Sisters, and represent the collegiate perspective when it comes to Sorority decision-making.

Learn more about the qualifications for Collegiate Vice President, what you would be doing in the role, and how to apply here:

What is the Collegiate Vice President?

The Collegiate Vice President serves as a voting member of Alpha Sigma Tau’s National Council, which functions as the sorority’s board of directors. As part of the National Council, the Collegiate Vice President helps lead the sorority in developing and meeting strategic initiatives. Using data and trends, you’ll work with fellow Council members to establish strategic priorities that advance Alpha Sigma Tau and ensure its relevance to members in today’s ever-changing society.

What are the qualifications for the Collegiate Vice President?
  • Must be an undergraduate collegiate member of Alpha Sigma Tau at the time of election in June 2026
  • Strong leadership skills and dedication to the values of Alpha Sigma Tau
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to balance academic responsibilities with National Council duties
  • Interest in business, non-profit management, finance, strategy, project management, higher education, or related fields is desired

What would I be doing as the Collegiate Vice President?

As a member of the National Council, you would share in the governing responsibilities and would need to help fulfill the provisions outlined in our governing documents. This includes:

  • Participate in strategic planning and help set the vision, direction, and prioritization of sorority initiatives
  • Participate in hiring, supervision, and (if necessary) discipline and termination of the Chief Executive Officer
  • Provide proper financial oversight
  • Establish policies that define and uphold the sorority’s values and customs
  • Enhance the sorority’s internal and public image
  • Determine and monitor organizational programs and services
  • Ensure adequate human and financial resources
  • Participate in annual evaluations of the Council, organizational outcomes, and the Chief Executive Officer
  • Help identify and develop leadership competencies of women who will serve the sorority in various volunteer roles

What is the time commitment & other role expectations?

As the Collegiate Vice President, you will need to be able to:

  • Attend two National Conventions — one in 2026 in Minneapolis, MN, and one in 2028 in a location TBD
  • Travel 2-4 times a year independently to in-person Council meetings and other National events (typically a long weekend)
  • Attend virtual Council calls twice monthly, as well as serving on a committee or task force with twice-monthly virtual calls
  • Manage multiple projects independently and contribute to group projects with varying deadlines
  • Develop awareness of higher education and sorority landscape by reviewing shared resources such as articles, reports, podcasts, etc. 
  • Serve as a brand ambassador for the Sorority

What is the financial commitment?

As the Collegiate Vice President, you will need to be able to:

  • Pay for your own registration and travel to the 2026 National Convention to participate in the National Council candidate speeches and election. You may serve as your chapter’s voting delegate or alternate, and/or your chapter may pay for all or part of your Convention registration and travel.
  • All members of the National Council, including the Collegiate Vice President, are expected to make a gift to the National Foundation, as she is financially capable.
  • If elected, the Sorority pays for all National Council members’ travel and for approved expenses associated with Sorority business.

What are the core competencies of an ideal candidate?

The expectation to serve as a member of the National Council is that one must possess the competency of self-awareness. Through the competency of self-awareness, an effective Council member is mindful of her areas of strength and areas for further development. She understands how her strengths and areas for development may impact the dynamics of the National Council and one-on-one interactions with members of the National Council, as well as external to the Council. She actively engages in personal development and is aware of habits or preferences that may pose a challenge in her interactions with members of the National Council. She acknowledges that self-awareness is the foundation for all competencies as defined below.

  • Challenge
  • Innovate
  • Intrapersonal skills
  • Inclusive
  • Accountability
  • Lifelong learning
  • Anticipation
  • Problem solving
  • Decisiveness
  • Engagement
  • Relationship management

Why should you apply to be a Collegiate Vice President?
  • Gain real-world board experience while still in college
  • Shape the future direction of Alpha Sigma Tau
  • Develop professional skills in leadership, governance, and strategic planning
  • Network with experienced professionals and sorority leaders
  • Represent the collegiate perspective in organizational decision-making
  • Make history as part of the only NPC sorority with a collegiate voting member on its national board

Meet the Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee is an Alpha Sigma Tau standing committee responsible for creating a slate of National Council candidates and presenting the slate at the Sorority’s National Convention.

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Applications, reports, and other documents related to the National Council Elections at the 43rd National Convention on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Interested in Volunteering on the National Council?

Inclusive. Lifelong learner. Strategic. Decisive. Accountable. Relationship-focused. Driven. Do these characteristics sound like you? Learn more about the qualities the National Nominations Committee seeks in National Council applicants.

The best way to learn more about service on the National Council is to join our upcoming Zoom webinar. As an attendee, you’ll hear directly from the 2020-2022 National Council about what service on the Council looks like and whether it’s the right fit for you.

Preparing Yourself to Serve on the National Council
Monday, September 20, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Nominations Committee Report

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Slated Candidates

National President Candidate

National Vice President (Alumna) Candidates

National Vice President (Collegian) Candidate

Click here for the 2019 Incumbent Report (September 3, 2019)