KDChi Chapter:
Delta Alpha, Graduate Chapter
New Member Class:
Zeta, Spring 2014
About Gabriela:
She teaches high school Spanish at Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, OK. The student population is 100% Native American and the teaching staff is composed of mostly Native Americans. Gabriela is one of a handful of staff that are not Native American. She enjoys sharing and exchanging culture, heritage and language with her students every day.
She is also very involved in several women's Masonic organizations.
Somebody from one of these
organizations once asked her if she had ever considered joining a sorority and that was what planted the seed! After reaching out to several Latina sororities, she heard back from KDChi's Rachel Glick. Her response was warm and welcoming.
"Rachel answered all my questions (and I had a million) and she was so friendly!" Gabriela says.
She researched KDChi and read through the newsletters, the website, the Facebook pages and she says she knew she had to be part of such a dynamic and wonderful group of women.
She remembers her journey to become a new member...
"My Graduate New Member Educator was awesome!" Gabriela says. "She helped me out tremendously with everything and has kept up with me, even after the process."
Gabriela's husband recently retired from the US Army. Together, they enjoy traveling and exploring new and out-of-the-way places during their down time. This summer, they're traveling to Costa Rica! They also enjoy riding motorcycles, cooking, gardening, and just spending time together.
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Email: Rachel Glick
Dearest Sisters,
The first half of the 2016-2017 academic year has come to an end and we hope you're on track to achieve your goals. Whether it's increasing your GPA, applying for an internship, exploring a new major, or simply trying to
balance your academic life, you're halfway there. Most importantly, it's the time to assess your graduation track. Are you on the right path to success? Any important deadlines you need to keep in mind? Use the beginning of the new year, as your opportunity to reevaluate, recharge and reset!
As a KDChi sister, we all know there are projects, deadlines, busy times, happy moments and yes, even stress sometimes, that come with your role in our sisterhood. During your break, we encourage you to focus on yourself! Take a breather, spend time with loved ones, do something you love, and process what you have learned. Always remember to value
your well-being and take care of yourself emotionally, physically and mentally.
Lastly, the Collegiate Affairs team wishes you a happy holiday season and a fabulous new year! We send our warmest wishes from our family to yours.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Esparza-Trigueros
& the Collegiate Affairs team!
About Cynthia:
Cynthis was initiated in Fall 2005, part of the Alpha class at University of Nevada - Reno, Alpha Eta Chapter where she earned dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Women's Studies and later on a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership. She is a Community Liaison for the city of Reno and reside in the city of Reno with her husband Ivan Trigueros.
Letter from:
VP of Collegiate Affairs
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Political Activity as a Sister
VP of Collegiate Affairs
Cynthia Esparza-Trigueros
Name: Cynthia Esparza-Trigueros
Position: VP of Collegiate Affairs, [email protected]
Chapter, School: Alpha Eta, University of Nevada - Reno
What advice would you give to a new member: Embrace the experience. The process is very purposeful and it goes by really fast. The feeling you'll have after initiation is amazing!
Being in Kappa Delta Chi taught me: The importance of connectivity among women. Being part of our sisterhood is rewarding and has taught me much. The most important for me is having strong women in my life who equally challenge and support me. Having sisters with commonalities and parallel lived experiences has been invaluable. Whether it's been graduate school advise, wedding planning ideas or interviewing tips, I've always relied on sisters.