That is why leadership development has been one of my highest priorities over the past two years—and why it will remain central to the next term.
The Problem With “Filling Roles”
In many organizations, leadership development is treated as an afterthought. A position opens up. Someone volunteers or is asked to step in. They figure it out as they go. And while that approach can work in the short term, it creates a cycle where institutional knowledge is lost, leaders burn out, and the chapter is constantly starting over.
CMAC deserves better than that.
We deserve a leadership pipeline—a deliberate, structured pathway that prepares sorors not just to hold a title, but to lead with confidence, knowledge, and purpose.
What We’ve Built
This is not just a concept. It is already in motion.
● The Leadership Development Program was established to create a formal pipeline for emerging leaders within the chapter.
● A six-part leadership development series was launched, with 35 sorors registered in the first cohort. This series is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to step into leadership roles—whether on a committee, in an executive position, or in their personal and professional lives.
● Opportunities for members to step into leadership have been increased across the chapter, creating more entry points for sorors at different stages of their journey.
● Long-term sustainability has been prioritized in chapter planning and execution, ensuring that what we build today is designed to last.
Why This Matters for Every Soror
Leadership development is not just for the sorors who want to be president one day. It is for every member of this chapter.
When we invest in developing leaders, we are:
● Building capacity so that no single person carries the weight of the chapter alone
● Supporting continuity so that transitions are smooth and institutional knowledge is preserved
● Creating confidence so that sorors feel prepared and empowered to contribute at every level
● Reinforcing shared responsibility so that leadership is seen as something we all participate in, not something reserved for a few
The Next Chapter of Leadership Development
In the next term, my goal is to expand this work:
● Growing the Leadership Development Program into a consistent, ongoing pipeline
● Creating clearer pathways for committee and executive leadership
● Providing more opportunities for sorors to step into leadership and grow
Because the long-term strength of CMAC does not depend on any one person. It depends on the leaders we develop. It depends on the culture we create. And it depends on our willingness to invest in what comes next—not just what is happening right now.
A Final Thought
I have said it before, and I will say it again: leadership is not a title. It is how you show up.
And my commitment to this chapter is to keep showing up—not just as president, but as someone who is invested in making sure the next generation of CMAC leaders is prepared, supported, and ready.
That is the kind of chapter we are building. And that is the kind of future CMAC deserves.