We are excited to announce the 2025-2026 Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultants and want to introduce you to the team!  

Leadership Development Consultants (LDCs) are recent graduates who provide education, guidance and support to Kappa Delta collegians, serving as mentors and role models for our chapters. Some LDCs are traveling consultants, visiting and supporting different chapters in specific divisions. Others are in-residence consultants, supporting one chapter throughout the year.  

Since the first consultant hit the road in 1962, LDCs have strengthened chapters and helped members build their confidence while developing their own skills in the process.  This fall, these 14 women will pack their bags and hit the road to support our Kappa Delta collegiate chapters.  

We can’t wait to see all that our incoming consultants accomplish!  

First-Year LDCs 

Sophie Edwards (Alpha Chi-Louisiana Tech) 

Sophie was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is pursuing a psychology degree. She hopes to one day work as a licensed professional counselor.  

In her KD chapter, Sophie served in a variety of roles including VP-events and programming, reference committee, external community service chair, and sisterhood enrichment team (SET) member. She is also a Corre Anding Stegall leadership award recipient.  

Favorite KD memory: 

“Finding out our chapter hit $20,000 in one day with one of my Shamrock team members!” 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“It takes a lot of time to make an adult friendship, so choose women whose values and interests align with yours and invest in them!” 

Emily Mulholland (Epsilon Tau-Clemson) 

Emily is originally from Greenville, South Carolina, and is pursuing a degree in marketing with a minor in psychology.  

In her KD chapter, Emily served as president, Panhellenic delegate, as well as on the Panhellenic Council extension committee. Emily was a Girl Scout for eight years and received the bronze and silver awards.  

Favorite KD memory: 

“My favorite memory was when my real little sister became my KD sister and ran home to me on bid day! It was seriously just the sweetest moment getting to see her so happy in the same place where I found my home.” 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“I would tell my college freshman self to always be true to herself and to not let anybody change that. I would tell her how amazing it is to be so confident in who I am now and try to get her to that point a little sooner!” 

Bri Pharris (Delta Upsilon-Tennessee Tech) 

Bri is from Cookeville, Tennessee, and is pursuing a degree in exercise science.  

During Bri’s time in her chapter, she served as president, vice president, and VP-events and programming. Her favorite KD memory was getting to represent her chapter as Ms. Tennessee Tech and getting to experience the Homecoming parade. 

Future career goals: 

Bri hopes to work in higher education, empowering students to push themselves to be better students and people!  

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“You never know what involvement you will fall in love with, so try it all. Reach out to everyone you never know who your next best friend will be.” 

Josephine Reid (Beta Psi-Arizona State) 

Josephine is from Phoenix, Arizona, and is pursuing a degree in accounting. She hopes to one day work as a senior associate for an accounting firm.  

While in her chapter, Josephine served as president, VP-events and programming, and as the senior support and accountability board representative. Outside of the chapter, Josephine was on the fraternity and sorority life review board. She loves to listen to music and go to concerts.  

Favorite KD memory: 

“My big sister getting to pass down the president pin and pinning me.” 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“Spend less time worrying and being stressed – everything works itself out!” 

Jayden Smith (Beta Rho-San Diego State) 

Jayden is from Sacramento, California, and is pursuing a degree in theatre arts with an emphasis in performance. Jayden served her chapter as VP-inclusion, VP-recruitment and marketing, and a sisterhood enrichment team (SET) leader. In her downtime, Jayden loves to run and practice yoga. She was also a Girl Scout.   

Fun fact: 

Jayden is legally blind in one eye! 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“To think less about the future and stay more in the moment with the people who are with you, because the four years fly by, and you’ll realize you’ve met so many people within the time.” 

Anna Grace Torok (Eta Upsilon-North Carolina State) 

Anna Grace is from West Caldwell, New Jersey, and is pursuing a degree in communications-public relations. In her KD chapter, Anna Grace served as chaplain and two terms as VP-recruitment and marketing. Outside of KD, she enjoys reading, writing, and trying new restaurants. Anna Grace even has her own food blog. She was also a Girl Scout growing up.  

Favorite KD memory: 

“I met my big on day three of recruitment. She made me feel seen and heard like no one else. That moment solidified that KD was going to be my home. Three years later, my “why KD” is all the ways that Eta Upsilon has provided me with space to grow.  KD has taken me to places I never thought I could go and pushed me to be the best version of myself.” 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“Good things take time. Life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Be kinder to yourself because the best things in life are not going to happen automatically.” 

Avery Versaw (Beta Rho-San Diego State) 

Avery is pursuing a business marketing degree. Throughout her KD experience, Avery served her chapter as president and VP-inclusion. She played softball for 10 years and loved the connections and memories she made from it. She learned how to be a leader and how to command a field from her softball experience.  

Avery is from McLean, Virginia, and was a Girl Scout.  

Future career goals:  

Avery hopes to do marketing in the entertainment industry! Through her schoolwork, she’s found a passion for email marketing.  

Advice she would give to college freshman self: 

“No matter what you put your mind to, you’ll get it done. Be confident in yourself!”    

Second-Year LDCs 

Emma Alverson (Epsilon Epsilon-Appalachian State) 

Emma is from Hillsborough, North Carolina, and received a degree in exercise science with a minor in Spanish. She spent this past academic year in-residence at Texas Christian University supporting our re-established Gamma Zeta Chapter.  

During Emma’s time in her chapter, she served as president, VP-recruitment and marketing and a SET leader. Emma was a Girl Scout.  

Future career goals: 

Emma hopes to attend graduate school to be an athletic trainer.   

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“Don’t feel so defined by what might not go your way, you have so much growth to experience.” 

Kennedy Carter (Epsilon-Louisiana State) 

Kennedy is from Shreveport, Louisiana, and has a degree in mass communication from LSU. She spent this past academic year in-residence at Samford University supporting our re-established Delta Theta Chapter.  

While in her chapter, Kennedy served as vice president and member of the accountability and support board. Outside of the chapter, Kennedy served as Panhellenic Council president, was on the student government executive staff and on student philanthropy council. KD awarded Kennedy with our Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership Award at the 2023 Convention, and she was also a Girl Scout.    

Favorite KD memory: 

“My last recruitment season, when I was able to run back home to Kappa Delta with over 100 of my new sisters after spending the summer and primary recruitment disaffiliated from the chapter has been one of my favorite moments.” 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“I would tell my freshman self to have a ‘W.I.N.’ aspect in college. We often get so caught up in the future that this ‘what’s important now’ mindset will help to stay on a path of growth, dedication and learning opportunities, which are so important.” 

Victoria Funes (Epsilon-Louisiana State) 

Victoria was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and holds a degree in management with a concentration in strategic leadership.  

In her KD chapter, Victoria served in a variety of roles including president, VP-learning and development and recruitment team member.  

Favorite KD memory: 

“If I had to choose one, it would be 2023 spirit week and recruitment. It was the best two weeks to start my senior year. Morale and energy were high, and you could feel the love and confidence we had throughout the house!” 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“Take every opportunity that comes your way and be intentional in forming relationships with others. Also, live in the present. Life is too short to spend the majority of your time worrying about the future. Make sure to call or hug your loved ones!” 

Hallie Koele (Epsilon Pi-Virginia Tech) 

Hallie is from Woodbine, Maryland, and has degrees in marketing and management from Virginia Tech. Hallie served her chapter as Panhellenic delegate. She was also social chair for the club tennis team on campus. In her downtime, Hallie loves to play tennis, teach and take indoor cycling classes and watch movies. Hallie was also a Girl Scout.   

Fun fact: 

Hallie was born in Texas, then lived in Kansas for eight years, and now her family lives in Maryland! 

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“Don’t take the small things so seriously because tomorrow or in a week it won’t matter as much, and never be afraid to be yourself in front of anyone.” 

Patty O’Leary (Eta Tau-Florida Gulf Coast) 

Patty is from St. Louis, Missouri, and has degrees in political science and communication with a minor in interdisciplinary studies. She hopes to pursue a career in higher education with an emphasis on student involvement.  

While in college, Patty served her KD chapter as VP-finance, SET leader and accountability and support board member. Outside of her chapter, she served Panhellenic as VP of internal affairs, VP of communication and as a recruitment counselor. Patty also served her campus as a student government senator.  

Fun fact: 

Patty is a first-generation college student with four siblings!  

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“I would tell myself to have fun! Not everything needs to be so serious. It is important to cut yourself some slack and really enjoy each moment you are lucky enough to experience.” 

Elizabeth Ring (Gamma Gamma-High Point) 

Elizabeth received a degree in psychology from High Point University. Throughout her KD experience, Elizabeth served as VP-inclusion, assistant to VP-operations and was a SET leader. Both sets of her grandparents are immigrants, and she feels lucky to have grown up in a house with blended cultures and traditions.  

Elizabeth is from San Francisco, California, and was a Brownie in Girl Scouts.  

Future career goals:  

Elizabeth hopes to attend graduate school to receive her counseling license.  

Advice she would give to college freshman self: 

“Keep going because even through the worst, you’ll become a stronger person in ways you can’t even imagine. Also, lean on your friends and KD sisters more! You don’t have to go through life alone.”    

Olivia Wehrman (Delta Omega-Mississippi State) 

Olivia is originally from Mandeville, Louisiana, and has a degree in biochemistry. Her goal is to go to medical school and be a physician.   

In her KD chapter, Olivia served as VP-inclusion and alumnae relations chair. She also served a Panhellenic recruitment counselor. When she was younger, Olivia was part of a Girl Scout Brownie troop with her twin sister. Olivia is also a Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award recipient.  

Fun Facts: 

Olivia loves to run and has completed a couple of half marathons!  

Advice she would give her college freshman self: 

“Seek life-giving friends!”