Iota Iota Iota (Triota)
(Triota) is a National Women’s Studies Honor Society with over 50 chapters nationwide with “Iota” representing three goddesses Innana (a Mesopotamian goddess associated with love, beauty, sex, war, justice, and political power), Ishtar (a Mesopotamian goddess associated with love and war), and Isis (an Egyptian goddess known as the goddess of the moon and associated with life and magic, the protection of women and children, and healer of the sick). Triota strives to maintain the feminist values and encourage diversity, egalitarianism, and a supportive academic environment for all students. Triota also encourages volunteerism, advocacy, and activism.
After attending a meeting in 2011, Dr. Gail Murphy-Geiss had the idea to create the Feminist & Gender Studies Student Advisory Council (SAC) and provide students with myriad leadersihp opportunities. Dr. Heidi R. Lewis has been serving as the group's advisor since, spearheading the transition to an official chapter (Delta Mu) of Triota in 2016. Delta Mu:
- plans and implements programs including, but not limited to, film screenings, sessions and panels, workshops, and guest speakers;
- represents the program and assists with student recruitment during on and off-campus events, such as New Student Orientation, Homecoming Weekend, and the Choose Your Major Fair, for example;
- develops and maintains networks with other feminist organizations, such as the American Association of University Women and other Triota chapters;
- and attends the annual meeting.
2024-2025 Triota Officers
As President, Mackenzie Wagner ('25), she/her, is the spokesperson for the organization. It shall be the duty of the President to preside over meetings of the organization. The President will represent Triota at college functions and serve as the organization's liaison to the Feminist & Gender Studies faculty. The President shall maintain contact with student organizations, college offices, and community members on matters involving Triota. The President shall coordinate the publicity efforts of the organization. In collaboration with members of the Executive Committee, the President shall provide the general membership and the Faculty Advisor with a brief written annual summary report of activity during the preceding year and for proposals for the ensuing year.
As Vice President, Auna McConnaughey ('25), she/her(s), shall serve in the capacity of the President during the absence of the President. The Vice President shall be responsible for recruitment and selection of new members and for organizing orientation for new members.
As Administrator, Paige Kahle ('25), she/they, manages the financial affairs of the organization, present the status of finances at organization meetings for approval and inclusion in the minutes of the organization, keep the minutes of the organization’s meetings, present the same for approval and inclusion in the minutes of the organization, and be responsible for the correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, of the organization.
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Former Triota Officers and SAC Representatives
President Daya Stanley, Major (’22) | Vice President Sakina Bhatti, Major (’22) | Administrator Eileen Huang, Major (’22)
President Zivia Berkowitz, Major (’21) | Vice President Avia Hailey, Major (’22) | Administrator Miles Marshall, Major (’21)
President Judy Fisher, Major (’20) | Vice President Mekael Daniel, Major (’20) | Administrator Zivia Berkowitz, Major (’21)
President Niyat Ogbazghi (Fall ’18), Major (’19) | President (Fall ’18) and Vice President (Spring ’19) Eden Lumerman, Major (’19) | Vice President (Spring ’19) and Administrator (Fall ’18) Judy Fisher (’20) | Administrator Hailey Corkery (Spring ’19), Major (’20)
President Baheya Malaty, Major (’18) | Vice President Mae Eskenazi, Major (’19) | Administrator (Fall ’17) Mari Young, Minor (’18) | Administrator (Spring ’18) Christie Ma, Major (’18)
2016-2017
Jazlyn Andrews, Major (’17) | Ivy Wappler, Major (’18) | Salem Tewelde (Spring ’17), Major (’18) | Meredith Bower (Fall ’16), Minor (’18)
2015-2016
Kadesha Caradine, Major (’16) | Naya Herman, Major (’16) | Kaimara Herron, Minor (’16)
2014-2015
Kadesha Caradine, Major (’16) | Anna Naden, Major (’15) | Savannah Johnson, Minor (’15)
2013-2014
Alexis Sommerfield, Minor (’15) | Rosie Nelson, Major (’14) | Melissa L. Barnes, Major (’15)
2012-2013
Theresa Gattuso, Major (’15) | Margaret Deadrick, Major (’14) | Mackenzie Mulligan-Buckmiller (Fall ’12), Minor (’15) | Carmen Rodi (Spring ’13), Minor (’13)
2011-2012 (Inaugural SAC Representatives)
Andi Ruybál, Major (’12) | Natalie Dupille, Major (’13) | Toni Pizza, Minor (’12)