National Council

Katherine previously served Alpha Sigma Tau as National Vice President from 2017-2024, and served on the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation Board from 2024-2026. She also has served on the Governing Documents Committee, Ritual Task Force, and the CEO Search Committee. She received the Ada A. Norton Award in 2024.

Professionally, Katherine is an attorney in New York City. She studied history and economics as an undergraduate at New York University and furthered her education at Columbia Law School. Prior to law school, she served in the Peace Corps (Senegal 2009-2011) where her projects included working with artisans on business development, youth and girls empowerment, and creating a girls’ leadership camp.

Outside of work, Katherine enjoys hosting dinner parties, taking her dog to the park, and trying new restaurants with her husband.

Katherine is excited to serve Alpha Sigma Tau as National President. She is committed to securing the longevity of our legacy by modeling what true, authentic community looks like and by combining a fierce pride in our history with an aggressive pursuit of meaningful growth for the next generation. She will work to ensure that future generations of women find the same powerful, lifelong community that transformed her life.

Email: konyshko@alphasigmatau.org

Addie resides in Northwest Arkansas and brings a dynamic background in marketing and leadership development to her role as National Vice President for Alpha Sigma Tau. This is her second term as an alumna but her third term on Council, having served as National Vice President-Collegian in 2020-2022.

Addie earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Arkansas Tech University and a master’s degree in agricultural communications from the University of Arkansas. As a member of the Beta Rho Chapter at Arkansas Tech University, she served as Chapter President and Vice President of Operations.

Her continued dedication to Alpha Sigma Tau includes serving as a former Marketing Advisor for Beta Rho/Arkansas Tech and contributing to the organization’s CEO Search Committee. Professionally, Addie is the founder of Radiant Media, a digital marketing agency focused on creative storytelling and strategic brand development.

Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Addie enjoys spending time with her two dogs, exploring creative projects, and making memories with friends and family.

Email: abeckham@alphasigmatau.org

Emily is a senior early childhood education major and will start student teaching in Fall 2026. She has a passion for our future, and teaching is her way to help shape it.

During her time as a collegian, she served as Zeta’s Vice President of Growth, Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of Community Relations, Director of COB, and Chapter President. Emily also served as Lock Haven’s Panhellenic recruitment chair, a position that ignited her love for recruitment and growing our amazing sisterhood. She is also in the 1899 Society and serves as an 1899 Society Ambassador.

Emily loves to be involved on campus, serving as the President of the Haven Activities Council and as a member of the student government board, the Red Cross club, and the early childhood education club. She is also a member of the Order of Omega Honor Society, where she served as Vice President. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, substitute teach, and read.

Email: esmeal@alphasigmatau.org

Lauren has dedicated more than 20 years to developing leaders and strengthening organizations through her service to Alpha Sigma Tau. She is currently serving in her second term as National Vice President. Her prior volunteer experience also included alumnae chapter president, a tenure as chapter advisor, National Panhellenic Conference Release Figure Method (RFM) Specialist, and numerous national committees and initiatives.

Her commitment to leadership extends beyond Alpha Sigma Tau. Lauren is President of WTS Michigan and has served in multiple leadership roles supporting the advancement of women in transportation. She also volunteers extensively in her community, church and children’s school, where she leads the FIRST robotics club, fundraising efforts, and strategic initiatives that create opportunities for students and families.

Professionally, Lauren is Director of Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at Cincar Consulting Group. She leads the firm’s traffic engineering practice, overseeing operations, project delivery, business development, staff leadership, and strategic growth. During her career, she has managed multidisciplinary transportation projects for state and local agencies, built and mentored high-performing teams, developed new service lines, and led organizational improvement initiatives. She is recognized for delivering practical solutions and building strong client relationships.

Lauren is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Michigan, Georgia, and Florida and holds Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a business minor from Michigan Technological University and recently completed Harvard University’s Advanced Business Strategy program.

Above all, Lauren is a proud wife and mother who values faith, family, and service, believing that strong relationships are the foundation of personal fulfillment.

Email: lwarren@alphasigmatau.org

Cassidy is serving her third term on the National Council. As a collegian, she held several leadership roles within her chapter, including Vice President of Community Relations, as well as serving in the National Vice President-Collegian position. She most recently served as CEO Search Committee Chair, and brings a deep commitment to enhancing the member experience through a community-centered lens.

After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Textiles & Apparel, Cassidy held positions at apparel brands working in fabric and product development. In 2023, she made a pivot to launch Summer Savory, her personal chef business based in Atlanta, GA.

She is excited to rejoin the Council after four years away, bringing an entrepreneurial perspective to her work. After moving from Chicago, Cassidy fully embraced Atlanta life — picking up tennis and exploring the city’s evolving restaurant scene, always in pursuit of a beautifully set table.

Email: cnulty@alphasigmatau.org

Tsai-Ann has previously served as the Organization Development Advisor for the Gamma Tau Chapter at Lebanon Valley College and also served as a committee member on the Sorority Advisory Committee (DEI-focused) 2020 – 2021.

Professionally, Tsai-Ann is the Director of Alumni Engagement for the College of Medicine at Drexel University, where she continues her passion for women’s empowerment through engaging the college’s legacy as the first women’s medical college. Tsai-Ann also has received an MPS in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Innovation from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

She was first elected to the National Council in 2022 and has served her first two terms as the ex-officio member of the DEI Standing Committee.

Email: tyawching@alphasigmatau.org