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Meet Panhellenic President, Laura O’Donnell

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Ship chapter.

Major: Communication/Journalism with a public relations emphasisMinor: EnglishGraduation Date: May 2015Favorite spot on campus: The MAC Lab in RowlandDream Job: Creative director at a magazine, preferably Cosmopolitan or Harper’s Bazaar

What activities and leadership roles do you hold on campus?I am currently President of the Women’s Panhellenic Council, Vice President of Marketing for Alpha Phi, South Central PA Sickle Cell Council Account Manager for SU PRSSA, and Publicity Director for Her Campus Ship.

What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?I like to play the bassoon in my free time.

Why did you want to get involved with Women’s Panhellenic Council?I thought that it would be a great opportunity to grow my leadership abilities and to connect with more sorority women on campus. It also gives me the chance to advocate for Greek Life.

What has been your best experience as Panhellenic President so far?My favorite experience has been being able to have the opportunity to welcome new members of the sororities on Bid Day. I love to see how the sorority community grows and all of the new members untapped potential.

What do you enjoy about Greek Life?I love Greek Life because of the sense of community and family. Joining Greek Life was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Sarah is the founding editor of Her Campus Ship. She graduated in May 2015 with a B.A. in communication/journalism and a minor in international studies. During her undergrad career she completed a fashion internship at Girls' Life magazine and an editorial internship at Redbook magazine. After graduation, she is headed to Istanbul and Venice to write about food and culture as an intern in iei Media's foreign reporting program. Upon returning to the states, she plans on pursuing a career in publishing.