Leadership Development Consultants have already begun their year-long journey supporting all 168 Kappa Delta collegiate chapters and divisions like yours. They provide education, guidance and support to our collegiate members and serve as leaders, mentors and role models for the chapters.  If you haven’t met them yet, you will soon! But in the meantime, we wanted to help you get to know them a little better.  Meet your 2022-2023 LDCs!  

Sera Giles (Nu – Oklahoma State) 

Sera is the Leadership Development Consultant for Divisions 1 and 9. She will be working with some of Kappa Delta’s largest chapters. 

A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Sera holds a B.S. in business administration-management and a B.S. in business administration-entrepreneurship with a minor in marketing. Sera served her chapter as Panhellenic delegate and then went on to serve on OSU’s Panhellenic Council as president. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

My favorite Kappa Delta memory is running home on Bid Day my senior year after being disaffiliated for Panhellenic council during recruitment. Not talking to my friends in KD and not being able to tell people I am a KD was so sad and nothing was better than running into my best friends’ arms on bid day and letting everyone know I am a Kappa Delta! 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

As an LDC, I am most looking forward to meeting so many of our members one on one! There are hundreds of thousands of Kappa Deltas across the country, active and alumni, and I’m so excited to meet them! 

Fun Fact about Sera: 

Sera has 5 older siblings! 

Bree Davis (Delta Delta – Troy University) 

Bree Davis is an LDC for Divisions 2 and 13, so she will be spending her year anywhere from southwest Georgia to Virginia and Memphis to Kentucky.  

She is an Alabama native who attended Troy University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Communications and minored in Media Advertising. During her time as a Trojan, she served on Panhellenic Council for two years as Vice President of Recruitment and President. She also served as Order of Omega Greek Honor Society President and Greek Week Committee. 

She also is pursuing her master’s degree in Strategic Communications online from Troy University and is expected to graduate in December of 2022.  

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

“My favorite Kappa Delta memory is when I received my bid from Kappa Delta! If I only knew the doors, Kappa Delta would open for me on top of my thrill of wearing green and white!” 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

“I am most looking forward to building interpersonal relationships and learning about people and campuses across the country!” 

Fun Fact about Bree: 

She can do a backflip! 

Mimi McCarroll (Alpha Mu – Mississippi)

Our only second year LDC, Mimi McCarroll, served as an in-residence consultant re-establishing our Epsilon Gamma chapter at the University of North Georgia this past year. She was promoted to Senior Leadership Development Consultant and will continue to support Epsilon Gamma, as well as working with Divisions 3 and 10. This includes our largest chapter, Arkansas, and other large state and regional state schools.  

Mimi earned a degree in Public Policy Leadership from the University of Mississippi where she had the opportunity to study leadership through several lenses. She was very involved with the Alpha Mu chapter where she served as VP-Standards, VP-Member Education and Academic Excellence Chair.  

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

I have so many fond memories associated with Kappa Delta, it’s hard to choose my favorite! There are countless small moments that make me smile when I think about them and so many big moments that move me to tears with pride. In Fall 2018, my little sister ran home to me on her Bid Day, in Spring 2019 after two years of construction I finally got to move into the new Alpha Mu house, and in Fall 2021 I helped initiate 45 founding members of our Epsilon Gamma chapter at the University of North Georgia. Those are the most memorable Kappa Delta moments! 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I am excited to be on the ground with collegians! I love building relationships with chapter members and leaders, so I cannot wait to travel across the country and meet them! 

Fun Fact about Mimi: 

She was in a competitive vocal group for eight years growing up. Her group called themselves “Dazzle,” and they are all still close friends today. 

Courtney Hrubala (Epsilon Sigma – Wofford) 

Courtney graduated from Wofford College with a B.S. in biology and a minor in business and served her chapter as vice president-membership. 

This year, she will be working Divisions 4 and 5, which includes Kappa Delta’s founding chapter, Alpha, at Longwood University. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

I have so many, it’s hard to narrow down one specific moment! My mom was also a Kappa Delta at Epsilon Sigma – Wofford College, so some of my favorite memories include homecoming with alumni and my mom being at initiation and bid day to celebrate with me! Kappa Delta will always be a special bond that I am able to share with my mom, she’s my role model and because of KD, she’s also my sister! 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I am looking forward to meeting collegians and learning more about various chapters across the country! Every chapter has unique qualities that I cannot wait to learn about. I feel so lucky to wake up every morning and work for Kappa Delta, it’s truly an honor! 

Fun Fact about Courtney: 

Courtney has visited four different continents! 

Karen Gronski (Delta Beta – Eastern Illinois)

Karen Gronski will be serving as the Leadership Development Consultant for Divisions 6 and 14 and will be spending her year traveling up and down the east coast

A graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in human services program administration and a B.A. in psychology, Karen served her chapter as vice president-standards, (now called vice president-support and accountability) and held multiple roles on EIU’s Panhellenic Council, including president, vice president-recruitment counselors and vice president-community service. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

My favorite KD memory was running home for the first time after I disaffiliated from my chapter for Panhellenic council during formal recruitment. It was such a welcoming feeling to be back with the individuals who cared so much about me as well as be able to show off my letters again and how great my chapter was!  

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I am most looking forward to learning about the KD experience of many different members across the country. We are all connected because we are Kappa Deltas, but no one’s experience is the same due to a variety of factors. When I talk to members in small group meetings, I can learn about them, their respective campus and KD. This helps me shape how to assist them and their chapter for the rest of my term and better understand what resources may help them and KDHQ in the future! 

Fun Fact about Karen: 

She has never broken a bone! 

Caroline Parris (Gamma Delta – East Tennessee State) 

A graduate of Eastern Tennessee State University, Caroline earned a B.S. in communication studies. At ETSU, Caroline served as executive vice president on ETSU’s Panhellenic Association. She is also a Corre Anding Stegall Leadership Award winner. 

Caroline works as a Leadership Development Consultant with Divisions 7 and 8 – mostly small, private liberal arts schools. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

I am so grateful to have so many fond memories of Kappa Delta, but my favorite would have to be receiving the Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award. This achievement was truly a full circle moment in my life. When I attended National Convention in July of 2019, I was able to meet Corre and hear about the incredible accomplishments of the award recipients from that year. Being surrounded by sisters who were so driven truly inspired me and fueled my passion for Kappa Delta. When I received this honor in 2021, it was not only showing that my hard work paid off, but that I could accomplish my dreams if I set my mind to them thanks to the support and encouragement I received in Kappa Delta. 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I am most looking forward to developing relationships with collegians across the country and fostering positive change within the chapters I work with. When I was serving on governing council at Gamma Delta, an LDC visited our chapter. I was able to see firsthand the impact one individual could have on my own chapter and I am hopeful that I can be that person for the chapters that I visit. 

Fun Fact about Caroline: 

Her favorite animals are warthogs! 

Emma Gunter (Sigma Tau – Washington State)

Emma Gunter will be working with Divisions 11 and 12 this year. She will be traveling in the northeast and midwest, supporting KD chapters at large public state schools and Big 10 campuses.  

Emma graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in strategic communication. She also served her chapter as vice president-membership and Panhellenic delegate. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

Big little reveal! My big, Alli, was the first person I ever talked to in Kappa Delta during recruitment and I ran home with my twin, Maggie. When Maggie and I found out we were twins, we were so excited! We ran outside to meet our big and were met with the BIGGEST hug from Alli.

Sophomore year, our entire chapter had a spontaneous pool party on the front lawn. It’s one of my favorite memories – Everyone was laughing and dancing, we played music, and had inflatable sprinklers! It was the best break from the August heat and reminded me why I chose my chapter.

The day of graduation, my sisters and I had a graduation party with all our friends and parents. “Back Home” by Andy Grammer came on (WSU’s anthem) and my closest Kappa Delta friends and I all sang it together. It was such a bittersweet moment (not going to lie, there were a lot of tears involved), since I began and ended my journey at WSU singing to this song with my best friends.

It’s hard to pick just one favorite, because I have loved these and everything in between.

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

As an LDC, I’m most looking forward to strengthening our sisterhood across the country. This position provides an incredible opportunity to positively impact our collegiate sisters and help grow their love for Kappa Delta. Learning about what makes each chapter unique has continually opened my eyes to just how special our sisterhood is.

Fun Fact about Emma: 

Emma is a recruitment nut! Her honors thesis research is focused on the impact of COVID-19 on sorority recruitment and member retention. 

Alyssa Hahn (Epsilon Iota – Missouri) 

Alyssa graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in education: secondary chemistry (9-12). She also served her chapter as vice president-community service and is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. 

She is working as a Leadership Development Consultant for Divisions 15 and 16, which include some of our Ivy League chapters.  

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I am excited to get to know different Kappa Delta chapters around the country, visit them, and watch them grow throughout the year! I’m also looking forward to learning from Divisions 15 and 16, collaborating with other LDCs and growing as a person and professional. 

Fun Fact about Alyssa: 

Alyssa can quote the movie, “A Cinderella Story” from start to finish! 

Lianna Urbanowski (Eta Tau – Florida Gulf Coast)

Lianna served as the in-residence Leadership Development Consultant at our Theta Beta chapter at Washington University in St. Louis from mid-February-April 2022.  

For the 2022-2023 academic year, she transitioned into working with divisions 17 and 18 on the west coast. Lianna graduated in December 2021 with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in sociology. She served her chapter as vice president-member education. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

My favorite Kappa Delta memory is when I got my Little in 2019. I remember being so excited to jump out of her box at Big/Little Reveal and just already loved her so much. I knew she was destined for great things, and I was so ready to be a Big. She has pushed me to do things beyond my wildest dreams and has always believed in me since that day we became Big and Little! 

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I’m most looking forward to building relationships with our chapters and chapter leaders so I can help them grow and celebrate their successes with them! 

Fun Fact about Lianna: 

She loves watching Tampa Bay Lightning hockey! 

Maddie Hall (Iota – Centre) 

Maddie Hall is an in-residence Leadership Development Consultant living in St. Louis working specifically with the Kappa Delta – Theta Beta chapter at Washington University in St. Louis. 

She is working with the chapter to reform and rebuild Theta Beta while also becoming more active in the campus and community. She is also supporting the chapter as they become more inclusive in the recruitment process and sisterhood, along with reestablishing events like Shamrock on campus.  

Maddie earned a B.S. in psychology and a minor in education from Centre College. During her time at Centre, Maddie served her chapter as vice president-membership for two terms. 

What’s your favorite Kappa Delta memory? 

My favorite Kappa Delta memory is when I ran home to the sister that would become my big and then getting to be her maid of honor this past summer! It truly felt like a full circle moment and showed me the power this sisterhood was truly capable of.   

What are you most looking forward to during your time as an LDC? 

I am most looking forward to seeing Theta Beta grow and become more confident in themselves and on campus! 

Fun Fact about Maddie: 

Maddie was a collegiate swimmer and captain of the swim team for four years! 

Are you inspired by these LDCs and want to learn more about how you can gain valuable leadership experience following graduation? Applications for the 2022-23 Leadership Development Consultant program will open Oct 3. Be sure to check our website and follow our social media accounts for more details.