Meet Kelsey Werner, a senior passionate about her faith, future career, and serving others as President of the Christian sorority on campus, Eta Iota Sigma. Keep reading to learn more about exciting things about Kelsey!
Name: Kelsey Werner
Graduating Year: May 2016
Major: Marketing
Minor: Finance
Hometown: O’Fallon, IL
Relationship Status: Single
Involvement on campus:
- Eta Iota Sigma (HIS), President
- Neeley Fellows Student Organization, Vice President
- Student Foundation
Q: What makes Eta Iota Sigma different from other sororities and organizations? What made you decide to join HIS?
A: “HIS is different from other sororities and organizations because we have the Christian foundation established in what we are. Although we are similar to other sororities since we have sisterhood events, mixers, formals, and philanthropy events, the aspect that brings us all together is that we are Christian women who want to serve God in everything we do. What I like about HIS is that it is a great community of Christian women who can journey through college together. As a freshman, I was nervous about making friends and finding “my place” on campus, and HIS provided me with a group of girls that could support and encourage me along the way.”
Q: What made you decide to run for President?
A: “I decided to run for President because I saw this as an opportunity to serve and get to know the other girls in this organization. Being in a leadership position provides me with the chance to hear what girls want and actually do something about it! I want to make sure that the girls in HIS feel heard and know that I care about what they want out of their experience in HIS. Also, being in a leadership position gives me the chance to really get to know all the girls in HIS. I have been able to reach out to so many girls and build relationships with them. Serving and building relationships with the girls were my two main motivations when running for President.”
Q: What is the most rewarding part about being President of your chapter?
A: “The most rewarding part of being President is seeing this awesome community of women grow together. I’m at all the HIS functions, so I get to witness the ways that girls build relationships at sisterhood events, get to know each other in Bible studies, work together at philanthropy events, and dance the night away at formals. It is so great to see how the hard work of our Exec team allows these girls to enjoy their time in college a little bit more. We not only get to grow together personally but also spiritually which is a really cool experience.”
Q: What has been your favorite memory/moment so far with HIS?
A: “It’s hard to pinpoint just one moment that has been my favorite because there have been so many great memories from being a part of this organization. Honestly, though, my favorite memories are the ‘little moments’ that I’ve had with girls. That may be a time when one of them came up to me and needed prayers for a situation or a time when one of them noticed I was having a rough day and encouraged me. It’s the little moments of support that make being in HIS even better.”
Q: What has it been like being a part of a sisterhood that is rooted in faith?
A: “It has been a very special part of my college experience. Being surrounded by women who also want to live out their faith is a constant encouragement. I have learned so much from the girls in HIS and benefitted from the deep relationships that have been formed. Our HIS community is especially strong because our relationships go deeper than surface level, and we really want to know about each other’s lives and be there for each other. Being a part of a sisterhood rooted in faith has definitely enriched my college experience.”
Q: Favorite hobbies/things to do outside of class?
A: “I love to dance! I was a dancer all through high school, and I was on the TCU Elite Dance Team my freshman year at TCU. I absolutely love it. Besides that, I enjoy reading, Netflix-ing, exercising, cooking, and hanging out with my friends.”
Q: Who is your role model?
A: “It is super cliché, but my role model is my Mom. She is such a strong woman who always puts others first and is constantly a joy to those around her. She is an incredible woman of God that I hope to be like.”
Q: What three items are always in your purse?
A: “My purse isn’t that exciting, so my answer is pretty average, but I always have my wallet, my phone, and my house key. I know it sounds lame, but I have a small purse!”
Q: What do you plan to do after graduation?
A: “After graduation, I hope to get a Marketing job somewhere (hopefully in Texas!). I have been fortunate to have a great internship this summer at the Frito Lay Headquarters in Plano, so maybe I’ll end up there! We will see!”
Photo credit: Kelsey Werner