Name: Molly Shine
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Wall, New Jersey
Why did you want to run for president of your sorority?
I knew I wanted to be president when I was elected for a leadership position my sophomore year. I knew I wanted to be involved, but it wasn’t until I saw that the women in my sorority saw potential in me that I realized I wanted to take on a large role. Tri-Sigma impacted me right from the start and I wanted to be able to impact the chapter and the women as much as it had impacted me.
What is your favorite philanthropy that your chapter supports?
Leslie George Eating Disorder Awareness. The entire month of February is dedicated to positive body image and fat free talk. I think it is so important to get college students talking about it and the implications eating disorders have on our physical and mental state. The events we put on encourage a judgmental free space to be honest and ask for help.
How do you think your work with EDA has impacted our campus?
By talking about EDA in such a free space, I think Tri-Sigma has encouraged college students to ask for help. They don’t feel as alone as they did prior to attending our events. I also think their is something really special about having 230 college women all in support for one cause. It shows strength and vulnerability, which is okay!
What is the most important thing to learn from Leslie George and the speak out?
IT’S OKAY TO TALK ABOUT IT! The speak out generates so much support. Each year, we hear from multiple students that they never thought they would get up and share their stories but they do because they feel so empowered and supported. Asking for help is not shameful, it is strong and necessary.