Executive Committee
Makenzie Reck
President
"Hey, my name is Makenzie Reck, and I am the Phi Mu Theta Alpha President. My hometown is Muscle Shoals, AL. I am a senior at the University of North Alabama, majoring in Elementary Education. I am involved with UNA Athletics as a member of the UNA Roar Dance Team. I ran home to Phi Mu in the Fall of 2017. It will forever be one of my favorite college memories. I love absolutely everything about Phi Mu, and I will be forever thankful that I will always be a member of such an amazing sisterhood. Phi Mu has introduced me to the most amazing girls that will be my sisters forever. Phi Mu has helped me grow into the woman I am today. I am so excited to serve as our President, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for our chapter. LIOB"
Brooke Lyles
VP of Committees
"Hey, everyone! My name is Brooke Lyles. I'm from Mount Olive, AL, and I am a junior majoring in Spanish and secondary education with a minor in applied linguistics. A fun fact about me is I love sports and running, and I am currently training for a half marathon! I joined Phi Mu in the spring of 2018 and immediately felt so loved and valued by this chapter. Phi mu has taught me the value and importance of sisterhood and friendship and has given me my best friends and sweetest memories. I'm forever thankful for Phi Mu, and I am excited to serve as Vice President of Committees this year and give back to all these sweet girls who have given me so much joy!"
Valarie Hutcheson
Provisional Member Director
"Hey, everyone! My name is Val Hutcheson, and I'm a junior here at UNA majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in English Language Arts. A fun fact about me is that I'm working on a short story right now that I want to get published one day! I was so honored to be chosen as Phi Director this year and had the opportunity to work with the amazing group of gals on Exec. I have so enjoyed my time in Phi Mu so far, and I can't wait to see what all we achieve in the years to come. LIOB!"
Ema Weaver
Treasurer
"Hi, my name is Ema Weaver! I am a junior from Vestavia Hills, majoring in interior design. I joined Phi Mu in the fall of 2018, and it has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever been apart of. I have previously served as alumni chairman, and I am honored to be serving my chapter as Treasurer. When I am not hanging with my Phi Mu girls, I am twirling a baton with the marching band for the university. I also enjoy spending time with family, making people smile, and eating lots of peanut butter. LIOB"
Kaycie Prescott
Panhellenic Delegate
"Hey, y’all! My name is Kaycie Prescott, and I am a Junior at UNA. I’m majoring in exercise science with a minor in health promotion and a concentration in pre-professional studies. One thing I love about Phi Mu is the networking opportunities & connections this sisterhood allows you to have! Along with these opportunities & connections, this sisterhood brings support, love, & loyalty! One fun fact about myself is that I hope to one day be a physical therapist at CMNH! Always FTK!"
Abby Strickland
Secretary
"Hey, everyone! My name is Abby Strickland, and I am a Junior majoring in Elementary Education. I am from Muscle Shoals, AL. I have been on the ROAR Dance Team here at UNA for three years! Joining Phi Mu was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I will cherish these relationships forever."
Michael Ann Blackburn
VP of Chapter Development
"Hello! My name is Michael-Ann Blackburn, and I will be serving Theta Alpha as VP of Chapter Development. I am from Russellville, Alabama, and in my senior year of Professional Biochemistry and Pre-Pharmacy! A fun fact about myself is that I am OBSESSED with Krispy Kreme. I have the app that tells me when the hot light comes on (I know I know I’m working on it.) I rushed Phi Mu in the fall of 2018, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I have made so many friends and grown so much as a woman in my time in this chapter. I cannot wait to serve my sisters on the Executive Committee throughout my last year here at UNA! LIOB!"
Alli Walker
Membership Director
"Hey y’all!! My name is Alli Walker, and I am the 2020 Membership Director! I am a junior majoring in elementary education. I can’t wait to see what beautiful things Phi Mu Theta Alpha has in store for this year. Phi Mu has given me more than I could ever imagine, and I hope to share it all with you!!"
Stacy Mandru
Academic Advisor
"Hey everyone! My name is Stacy Mandru and I’m the Academic Excellence Chair for Theta Alpha! I’m from Chicago, IL, and I moved to Florence to attend UNA. I’ll be a senior this year and I’m an exercise science major with hopes to become a physical therapist someday. Phi Mu has completely changed my life and made my college experience so much better. I am so thankful for this great chapter filled with such inspiring, strong women! LIOB
Madeline Bailey
Director of Harm Reduction and Prevention
"Hi! My name is Madeline Bailey and I am a senior at UNA! I am serving as the DHRP (Director of Harm Reduction and Prevention) and I make sure all members are abiding by national and chapter standards. I previously served on the executive committee as the academic chair and I am so excited to spend another year on exec!!! A fun fact about me is that I love concerts and have met tons of celebrities (including the Jonas Brothers). I joined Phi Mu in the fall of 2017 and it has helped me become more confident in myself! LIOB."