Panhellenic Support Team

Jessa Albert Delta Upsilon 2011/Saint Leo Chief Panhellenic Officer

Jessa currently serves as Alpha Sigma Tau’s Director of Chapter Volunteer Development and has worked for the Sorority since 2017. Throughout her time at Alpha Sigma Tau, she has worked closely with collegiate chapters and Chapter Advisory Board members, supported chapter operations, growth, and retention strategies, and developed multiple educational initiatives to benefit our members.

Sally Brancheau Belknap Alpha 2000/Eastern Michigan Alumnae Panhellenic Specialist

Currently located in Indiana, Sally works to ensure Alpha Sigma Tau has a presence in Alumnae Panhellenic Associations nationwide. She served as Alumnae Chapter President, Chaplain, and an Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate for her own alumnae groups, and served as President, Council Advisor, and Corresponding Secretary (among other roles) for the Indiana Alumnae Panhellenic and the Detroit Alumnae Panhellenic. She was named an Alumnae Top Tau by both the Central Indiana Alumnae Chapter and the Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter, and won the Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award at the 44th National Convention. Professionally, Sally is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Elanco.

Emily Beswetherick Phi 2023/Southeastern Louisiana Panhellenic Specialist

Currently living in Hammond, Louisiana, Emily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and is pursuing an MBA at Southeastern Louisiana University. During her time as a collegiate member, she served as Vice President of Community Relations and supported the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation as an 1899 Society Ambassador. In her free time, she continues to support the chapter and hang out with Phi Sisters. This is her first volunteer position for Alpha Sigma Tau. She said, “I am excited to give back to the organization that gave me so much!”

Cassie Buckalew Beta Mu 2016/Salisbury Panhellenic Specialist

Cassie has a bachelor’s degree in communications and media production from Salisbury University. After graduating, she served as an Educational Consultant and currently works in Chapter Development for Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity. Cassie lives in western Maryland with her dog, Nova. She loves running, CrossFit, and reading.

Jen Cohen Gamma Rho 2005/Seton Hall Panhellenic Specialist

Residing in Norfolk, Virginia, Jen works in student life at Old Dominion University. In her first professional role after graduation, Jen served as an Educational Consultant for two years, supporting and visiting more than 60 collegiate chapters. She has been involved with Alpha Sigma Tau in various ways since, including serving on several committees, supporting the new member education program, volunteering as a Master Facilitator, and representing AΣT as a National Panhellenic Conference Area Advisor. She said, “I look forward to supporting Alpha Sigma Tau chapters to be active and contributing members of their College Panhellenic and campus community.”

Malia Hermerding Epsilon Phi 2021/Winona State Panhellenic Specialist

Born and raised in Minnesota, Malia earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in law enforcement from Winona State University, along with double minors in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies and child advocacy studies. She currently serves as a police officer in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities. As a collegian, Malia was the Vice President of Operations, Historian, Interim President, and President of Panhellenic. In her free time, she volunteers as a high school cheerleading coach and enjoys a good yoga sculpt class!

Benna Curole Kaminer Delta Pi 2016/Oglethorpe Panhellenic Specialist

Living in Atlanta, Georgia, Benna has a bachelor’s in English and nonprofit management. She started her career in fundraising with the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation and now works for Vanderbilt University as a major gifts officer. During college, she served on the College Panhellenic Council in several roles, including President. Benna is an advisor for the Delta Pi Chapter at Oglethorpe University, has served as an NPC Area Advisor, and currently serves on the NPC’s Panhellenic Accountability Committee. In her free time, Benna enjoys reading, exploring Atlanta, and spending time with her friends, fiancé, and dog. She said, “I believe in the power that comes from the sorority experience and am grateful for this new opportunity to support Alpha Sigma Tau members.”

Bethany Yost Lestochi Beta Delta 2012/Duquesne Panhellenic Specialist

A resident of Columbia, South Carolina, Bethany earned her bachelor’s in public relations and advertising from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating, she worked with AΣT as an Educational Consultant for two years. Continuing her passion for student development, Bethany earned her master’s degree in higher education administration from Florida International University and now works at the University of South Carolina in fraternity and sorority life. In her spare time, Bethany teaches aerial and wall yoga, and almost always has her nose in a new book.

Alex Mashon Phi 2017/Southeastern Louisiana Panhellenic Specialist

A resident of Reserve, Louisiana, Alex works at Southeastern Louisiana University in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. She completed her master’s degree in strategic communication in Fall 2024. She is passionate about supporting students and helping them navigate the financial aid process as they work toward their educational goals. As a collegiate member, she held several leadership positions, including Vice President of Community Relations, Director of Sisterhood, and Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment Counselors. She said, “These experiences shaped my passion for leadership, sisterhood, and community involvement, and I continue to value giving back to Alpha Sigma Tau and supporting its mission.” Outside of work, she enjoys duck hunting with her fiancé and spending quality time with their fur baby, Oslo.

Maria Modaff Gamma Xi 2021/Grand Valley Panhellenic Specialist

Maria earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English from Grand Valley State University. During her time as a collegian in the Gamma Xi Chapter, she served as Chapter President, Director of Fundraising, and Director of Event Planning. She also served as the Panhellenic Executive Vice President. After graduating, she was eager to continue making connections as a volunteer for the organization. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, walking her dog, and baking!

Carol Mooney Alpha Lambda 1970/Radford Panhellenic Specialist

Carol calls Virginia home. After earning her B.A. from Radford and teacher certification from the University of Virginia, she worked for the federal government and in the field of education. Carol has been heavily involved as an AΣT alumna. She has served as a Chapter Advisory Board member, on various national committees, and most recently as a Panhellenic volunteer, retiring as AΣT’s Chief Panhellenic Officer in 2025. In her free time, Carol enjoys spending time with family, reading, crafting, and learning new things. She said, “I look forward to helping Alpha Sigma Tau members be the best representatives to the college and alumnae Panhellenics on our campuses and in our communities across the country.”

Emily Boockoff Portway Epsilon Sigma 2014/Bridgewater State Panhellenic Specialist

Emily studied early childhood education and English at Bridgewater State University. After graduating, she worked for Alpha Sigma Tau as an Educational Consultant and a Chapter Services Specialist. Emily later went back to Bridgewater State to earn her master’s degree in special education. She is currently a preschool special education teacher. In her spare time, Emily loves spending time with her dog Winnie and her husband Gary, reading, and watching any reality TV show.

Victoria Seader Gamma Tau 2013/Lebanon Valley Panhellenic Specialist

Victoria studied biochemistry and neuroscience at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania. She now lives in North Wales, Pennsylvania, and works in project management for a pharmaceutical company. As a collegiate member, Victoria was her chapter’s Vice President of Operations and served as President of the College Panhellenic Council. In addition to her role as Panhellenic Specialist, she also volunteers as the Member Development Advisor for the Gamma Tau Chapter.

Joanne Rupprecht Walter Psi 2002/James Madison Panhellenic Specialist

Joanne graduated from James Madison University, where she majored in communication sciences and disorders and minored in special education. She continued her education by earning an M.Ed. in speech-language pathology at the University of Georgia. She specializes in treating pediatric populations, having worked in both the public school and private practice settings. Joanne represented AΣT on Capitol Hill lobbying in 2006 as a collegian and in 2012 as an alumna, and volunteered with Panhellenic matters for the past ten years. Joanne is married to Kevin, a US Naval Officer, and together they have three children.