The National Office is a combination of National Council Members and the National Staff.

National Council 

The National Council is the primary administrative arm of the Fraternity. It has the legislative power to conduct the affairs of the Fraternity between Grand Chapter Business sessions. The seven volunteer National Officers are elected to the National Council every two years by the Grand Chapter.

National President - Brian Christiansen (Alpha Eta Chapter '09)

• Presides at all meetings of the Grand Chapter and National Council.
• Appoints all Committee Members.
• Ensures that all policies are carried out.

Email: nationalpresident@phisigmapi.org

Senior Vice President - Sarah Viviani (Gamma Pi Chapter '11)

• Presides at all meetings of the Grand Chapter and National Council in the absence or inability of the National President.
• Chairperson of the Constitution and Standards Committee.

National Secretary - Kate McConnell (Gamma Phi Chapter '03)

• Ensures the preservation of the National Constitution, Charters, rituals and all documents, records and supplies of Phi Sigma Pi.
• Takes minutes at Grand Chapter and National Council meetings.
• Chairperson of the Awards, Scholarships & Emblem Committee.

Vice President of Finance - Jonathan Moreno (Epsilon Mu Chapter '14)

• Signs warrants on the Treasury and contracts entered into by Phi Sigma Pi.
• Authorizes warrants of the Grand Chapter.
• Prepares an annual budget.
• Records receipts and expenditures.
• Serves on the Personnel Committee.

Vice President of Development - Christopher A. Crout (Tau Chapter '09)

• Actively work with the rest of the National Council to provide strategic direction.
• Implementing comprehensive development strategies to improve Phi Sigma Pi.

Vice President of Development - Wyatt Davies (Zeta Xi Chapter '15)

• Actively work with the rest of the National Council to provide strategic direction.
• Implementing comprehensive development strategies to improve Phi Sigma Pi.

Vice President of Development - Alesia Richardson (Alpha Beta Chapter '17)

• Actively work with the rest of the National Council to provide strategic direction.
• Implementing comprehensive development strategies to improve Phi Sigma Pi.

Email nationalcouncil@phisigmapi.org if you would like to contact the entire National Council.

National Staff

The National Staff is made up of the individuals who run the operations of the Fraternity. Contact us if you have questions about forms, dues or any aspect of your Chapter's operations.

Executive Director - Suzanne Schaffer (Gamma Chi Chapter '98)

• Provides leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the National Council and National Staff and carries out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
• Establishes and preserves a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people, and serves on the Board of Directors’ Personnel Committee.
• Responsible for a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in higher education.
• Maintains official records and ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Email: executivedirector@phisigmapi.org

Senior Director/Director of Communications - Adrienne Freeland (Alpha Zeta Chapter '04)

• Maintains and updates the website.
• In charge of the proper use of our name, letters and insignia.
• Handles web communications, including email marketing.
• Creates and updates marketing/training materials.
• Editor our semi-annual magazine The Purple & Gold.

Email: afreeland@phisigmapi.org

Director of Chapter Services - Danielle Reidenbach (Chi Chapter '17)

• Assists Chapters in reaching their full potential in the areas of Recruitment and Retention.
• Manages and directs the Chapter Services Team.
• Works together with Leadership Development Coordinators to assist, improve and solve any outstanding Chapter or Member specific issues that are impeding Chapter operations and success.

Email: chapterservices@phisigmapi.org

Director of Member Engagement - Sarah Smith (Epsilon Alpha Chapter '10)

• Cultivates lifelong Member engagement opportunities
• Coordinates the planning and execution of national events
• Administrator of the online Member community, CORE
• Represents Phi Sigma Pi to our National Philanthropy and partners

Email: ssmith@phisigmapi.org

Director of Leadership Advancement - Kasi Dotterer (Chi Chapter '20)

• Creates National, Regional, local and web-based opportunities for Phi Sigma Pi's award-winning Leadership in Action program.
• Ensures effective training, retention and ongoing support of Leadership in Action facilitators.
• Presents Phi Sigma Pi's education/leadership programs.

Email: lia@phisigmapi.org

Business Manager - Donna Lease (Chi Chapter '20)

• Answers general inquiries.
• Receives all Chapter reports, dues, and distributes fines.
• Maintains database.

Email: pspoffice@phisigmapi.org

New Member Development Coordinator - Creighton Klein (Sigma Chapter '15)

• Leads and implements Fraternity growth plans.
• Serves as a recruitment and development resource for individual Members, Associate Chapters, new Chapters and Restructures.
• Develops interactive programming for individual Members, Associate Chapters, new Chapters and Restructures.

Email: membership@phisigmapi.org

Standards and Practices Coordinator - Jade Rice (Delta Kappa Chapter '18)

• Create, manage and effectively implement all aspects of the risk management program.
• Oversee policy and chapter standards compliance.
• Manages the initial inquiries and administrative support of the disciplinary process.

Email: riskmanagement@phisigmapi.org

Social Media and Marketing Coordinator - Katie Null

• Leads and executes social media strategy and content cultivation.
• Research Chapter and Member recognition opportunities.
• Ensure overall consistent branding and visual integrity for the Fraternity and Foundation.

Email: socialmedia@phisigmapi.org

Leadership Development Coordinator - Lindsay Slater

• Implement strategic Fraternity growth plans through national initiatives to assist Chapter recruitment.
• Facilitate Chapter discussions to ensure each Chapter’s long-term sustainability, such as service events, financial management, risk management, etc.
• Provide Chapter coaching and guidance to drive effective Chapter recruitment, retention and leadership development.

Email: lslater@phisigmapi.org