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. The Nominations Committee is composed of at least five alumnae members and two collegiate members.

Our timeline for the appointment and work of the Nominations Committee is:

February 3, 2025 – Information Session hosted for prospective applicants; application launched
February 19, 2025 – Applications due
March 2025 – Nominations Committee appointed
April – July 2025 – Nominations Committee Training
August 1, 2025 – Incumbent Report due
September 2025 – National Council applications open
October 11, 2025 – National Council applications due
January 11, 2026 – Nominations Committee Report due

Learn more about Nominations Committee volunteer service

Nominations Committee Informational Webinar
Monday, February 3, at 8 p.m. ET

Any member considering applying to volunteer on the Nominations Committee is strongly encouraged to attend this informational webinar. You’ll gain insight into the committee’s responsibilities, the scope of work, and the timeline. You’ll also learn more about the qualities and competencies of a successful candidate.

Competencies of a Successful Nominations Committee Member

These are the competencies that a successful Nominations Committee member possesses and actively practices:

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Inclusion: values and actively promotes diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of Alpha Sigma Tau.

Self Awareness: understands personal values and how they support the selection process; able to reflect on roles within the group dynamic; contributes ideas and strategies with conviction.

Accountability: performs at a high level and expects the same of others; understands the impact of decisions made by the National Nominations Committee and how that impacts the future of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

Decisiveness: makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions even when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions and maintains a unified approach

Engagement: communicates proactively in a way that promotes transparency, builds trust, and creates consensus among committee members; addresses opposing concerns and views effectively and respectfully.

Interpersonal Skills: treats others with graciousness and respect; exhibits effective active listening and effective oral and written communication skills.

Objective and Analytical: remains unbiased throughout the selection process; able to analyze all candidates from multiple standpoints in order to recommend the most comprehensive and cohesive slate of candidates to the membership.

Ambitious: desires to challenge the status quo and a disdain for mediocrity; possesses the vision to select members who will drive the strategic plan of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

Adaptability and Flexibility: able to work virtually with members of the committee on multiple projects concurrently; able to work with multiple media platforms; able to assume different levels of leadership and participation for different projects within the Committee.

Commitment and Reliability: available as a consistent participant in meetings as well as in online document sharing; understands that each member of the Nominations Committee is integral to the success of the committee and selection process.

Charge of the Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee shall consider the qualifications of all candidates for elected office proposed by any member. Names recommended to the committee shall be accompanied by a statement of qualifications and submitted to the committee eight (8) months prior to the start of Convention – October 11, 2025. The Nominations Committee shall nominate a slate of at least one name for each elected officer position.

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Meet the Committee

Tammy Stegehuis Bonifield Beta Xi 1986/Michigan Tech

Tammy is an accomplished leader with deep experience in governance, finance, and community service. A dedicated member of Alpha Sigma Tau, she served six years on National Council and held multiple leadership roles in the Detroit Metro Alumnae Chapter, including President and Secretary. Her service also includes the Detroit Area Panhellenic Association as Secretary and Treasurer.

Tammy has made significant contributions to education-focused organizations, serving as Treasurer for several PTAs and earning the State of Michigan PTA Volunteer of the Year award. She also served as a Trustee on the Livonia Public Schools Board, achieving the Michigan Association of School Boards Master Diamond Award. Additional volunteer leadership includes Boy Scouts of America Troop 271.

Professionally, Tammy has a background in public and industry accounting and currently works at The CFO Group, Inc. as a Fractional CFO and tax preparation specialist. She is highly engaged in Rotary International, having served two one-year terms as President of her local club, continuing as Treasurer, and currently serving as District 6400 Treasurer and a member of the District Conference Committee.

Tracy Bond Ciabattoni Zeta 1984/Lock Haven

Tracy has volunteered with Alpha Sigma Tau in various capacities over the past 40 years. She is a long-time mental health professional and a trained facilitator in several modalities that promote wellness, joy, and choice in mental health journeys. She is a Certified Trauma-informed Professional and is experienced in presenting to local, state, and national audiences. When she’s not working, enjoying time with family, or volunteering with Alpha Sigma Tau, Tracy is usually sewing, crafting, or caring for feral cats in her community. Tracy said, “Alpha Sigma Tau has played a huge role in my life. I embrace any opportunity to give back. I am excited about my role in finding phenomenal members with the experience, skills, vision, and knowledge to guide us through our next chapter.”

Jennifer Duarte Triana Epsilon Beta 2023/UT Rio Grande Valley

Jennifer is currently working toward a double major in biomedical sciences and philosophy and a minor in psychology. She currently serves as Vice President of Operations and Director of COB for the Epsilon Beta Chapter and as the College Panhellenic Council President. She is also a 1899 Society Ambassador! In her free time, Jennifer enjoys working out, reading, and volunteering in her community. She said, “I love volunteering for Alpha Sigma Tau because I gain new experiences and perspectives; it’s a rewarding opportunity!”

Francie Grasso Epsilon Sigma 2019/Bridgewater State

Francie is an expert in relationship building and mission-driven nonprofit spaces. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and childhood studies and currently works as a Hospital Outreach Specialist for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, delivering engaging, choice-driven activities to pediatric patients and their families in Boston-area hospitals. She has served Alpha Sigma Tau as Executive Communications Assistant to the National President since 2020, participated in AΣΤ Excel, and was the first collegiate member to sit on Sorority Advisory Committees in both 2020 and 2021. Her collegiate and alumnae experiences have shown her the power of thoughtful, values-based leadership, and she is excited to help shape the future of our sisterhood through the Nominations Committee’s work.

Bryanna Johnson Zeta 2024/Lock Haven

Bryanna is a junior studying health science with a concentration in pre-professional studies. She currently serves the Zeta Chapter as Vice President of Operations, a Member Support and Accountability Delegate, and as an 1899 Society Ambassador. She is also a member of the women’s golf team, serves as vice president for the university’s dance consortium, a student success mentor, and an admissions ambassador. Bryanna said, “This past year, I have truly found my passion for Alpha Sigma Tau and want to help make an impact, not just within my local chapter, but also nationally. By joining the committee, I will be able to meet alumnae and Sisters from all over the nation and get the opportunity to make so many more connections and memories!”

Jamie Jones Miller Psi 1995/James Madison Ex-Officio

Jamie is serving her third term as Alpha Sigma Tau’s 15th National President. Previously, she served the Sorority in roles including Vice President of the Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation, member of the Sorority’s NPC Delegation, and chair of several NPC committees, including the Extension Committee. Professionally, Jamie is the inaugural Dean and CEO of Northeastern University’s Arlington, Virginia, campus where she blends her passions for national security and leadership development. Before this role, she served on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Defense for 16 years in a variety of positions, including many focused on legislative strategy and national security. You can learn more about Jamie Jones Miller here.

Allie Ellis Mills Gamma Gamma 2006/UWA Chair

Allie is serving her second term on the Nominations Committee. Professionally, she is the Director of the University Success Center at the University of North Alabama. She earned a bachelor’s in English and a master’s in student affairs in higher education from the University of West Alabama. Allie has served as Chapter Advisor for the Gamma Gamma Chapter since 2014, and is a founding member and officer for the Birmingham Alumnae Association. She said, “I volunteer because I wholeheartedly believe in the mission, vision, and values that we strive toward every day. I want to demonstrate to Sisters what continuing an active role in the Sorority looks like and that it’s possible for everyone. I am thankful for the opportunity and excited to contribute to the future of the National Organization in such an important role!”

Dr. Amanda Davis Smith Delta Upsilon 2004/Saint Leo

Amanda has a PhD in higher education and student affairs leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. Her business, Empowering Professions, allows Amanda to invest in developing and coaching organizations on how to empower employees through trust and culture. She previously served as an Alpha Sigma Tau National Vice President from 2018-2022, and has held numerous board and leadership roles as a member of the Junior League of Denver. She loves learning, embracing new things, watching her stories, and helping people find purpose, grace, and happiness.

Meet the Committee

Ashley Beasley

Ashley Brown Beasley (Beta Zeta 1989/UAB) is the Director of Clinical Informatics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine. She recently completed her master’s degree in health informatics. She also serves as a Vice President for the Birmingham Alumnae Association.

Tracy Ciabattoni

Tracy Bond Ciabattoni (Zeta 1984/Lock Haven) is a psychiatric rehabilitation professional with more than 30 years of experience. She advocates for people to have a voice and choice in their recovery journeys.

Megan Escobar, Chair

Megan Escobar (Gamma Tau 2008/Lebanon Valley) earned a bachelor’s degree in music business and a minor in business administration. Megan now works as a senior data analyst and reporting specialist at an IT and telecommunications company. In her free time, Megan enjoys reading and traveling.

Grace Haxton

Grace Haxton (Epsilon Mu 2021/Buffalo) is a collegiate member from Buffalo, New York. She is in her senior year, studying nursing with a minor in public health. After graduation, Grace plans to work as a nurse in an intensive care or step-down unit.

Veronica Lopez-Alvarez

Veronica Lopez-Alvarez (Beta Theta 2011/St. Mary’s) earned both her bachelor’s and master’s at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Veronica works in business development and administration, specializing in procurement with governmental and other public-sector entities.

Cassidy Nulty

Cassidy Nulty (Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa) currently works as a Raw Materials Associate for Spanx and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a founding member of her collegiate chapter, serving as a key voice in the Alpha Psi Chapter’s re-establishment. She earned her bachelor’s degree in textiles and apparel.

Kathryn McCoy

Kathryn McCoy (Gamma Rho 2020/Seton Hall) has an undergraduate degree in chemistry and is working on applying to medical school. She currently lives in Arizona, where she works as an EMT and volunteers at a local hospice center.

Kathryn previously served on the Nominations Committee when she was a collegian.

Madison Starks

Madison Starks (Beta Rho 2020/Arkansas Tech) is the current Chapter President of the Beta Rho Chapter. She has also served as Director of New Member Education and Vice President of Operations.