2020-2021 Executive Board
The Austin Alumnae executive board meets six times a year to plan a calendar of fun social outings and special events. This summer, a Zoom call substituted for an in-person retreat for board orientation and goal-setting. If you have ideas for us to consider, please contact us via email at alphaphiofaustin@gmail.com
From left to right starting at the top:
Sara Anderson, Marketing and Social Media; Tricia Moose, Panhellenic Representative; Tiffany Hawley, VP Programming; Susie Kelly, Communications; Stacy Reed, Treasurer; Katie Bergin, Secretary; Trina Titze, Collegiate Liaison, Samantha Mullin, President; Kate Koch, VP Membership.
Sara Anderson, Marketing and Social Media; Tricia Moose, Panhellenic Representative; Tiffany Hawley, VP Programming; Susie Kelly, Communications; Stacy Reed, Treasurer; Katie Bergin, Secretary; Trina Titze, Collegiate Liaison, Samantha Mullin, President; Kate Koch, VP Membership.
President
samantha (bliss) MULLIN
Samantha (Bliss) Mullin | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Theta Tau | PC '13
Samantha is from the Northeast and moved to Austin after growing up in Pennsylvania and studying engineering in New York. As an Alpha Phi at Rensselaer she was active as a leader in the chapter’s Programming and Education, and served as Panhellenic President her senior year. Samantha now works in the renewable energy industry as a mechanical engineer, and believes she owes her confidence in interpersonal and professional relationships to her time as a collegian in Alpha Phi.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys the Austin food scene and exploring green spaces around town that she and her husband can explore with their pup, Willow. As our President, she hopes to engage Alpha Phis from all over who move to Austin to make it their home!
Samantha is from the Northeast and moved to Austin after growing up in Pennsylvania and studying engineering in New York. As an Alpha Phi at Rensselaer she was active as a leader in the chapter’s Programming and Education, and served as Panhellenic President her senior year. Samantha now works in the renewable energy industry as a mechanical engineer, and believes she owes her confidence in interpersonal and professional relationships to her time as a collegian in Alpha Phi.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys the Austin food scene and exploring green spaces around town that she and her husband can explore with their pup, Willow. As our President, she hopes to engage Alpha Phis from all over who move to Austin to make it their home!
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING
tiffany hawley
Tiffany Hawley I Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I Theta Tau I PC '12
Tiffany grew up and went to college in Upstate NY, but moved to NYC and then Baltimore after graduation. During her collegiate years, she served as
Panhellenic Delegate and Chapter President. In Baltimore, she got a job at a financial advisory firm that transferred her to Austin in November 2019. Tiffany's boyfriend, Eric, and cat, Jane, moved with her and they adopted a puppy,
Fitzwilliam, in January. Joining the Austin Alumnae Chapter has given her a
connection in a new city and she hopes to give back by planning fun and
inclusive events for all alumnae in the area.
Tiffany grew up and went to college in Upstate NY, but moved to NYC and then Baltimore after graduation. During her collegiate years, she served as
Panhellenic Delegate and Chapter President. In Baltimore, she got a job at a financial advisory firm that transferred her to Austin in November 2019. Tiffany's boyfriend, Eric, and cat, Jane, moved with her and they adopted a puppy,
Fitzwilliam, in January. Joining the Austin Alumnae Chapter has given her a
connection in a new city and she hopes to give back by planning fun and
inclusive events for all alumnae in the area.
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP
KATE KOCH
Kate Koch I University of California, Los Angeles I Beta Delta I PC' 11
Kate is a California girl that moved to Austin in January 2018. She is a legacy and grew up attending Alpha Phi Alumnae events with her Mom. She currently works in operations for a large tech company. Kate is a graduate of Alpha Phi's Emerging Leaders Institute and was active on the Executive Board throughout her years in college. She served as an Advisor for Stanford University Alpha Phi for 3 years.
Kate is a California girl that moved to Austin in January 2018. She is a legacy and grew up attending Alpha Phi Alumnae events with her Mom. She currently works in operations for a large tech company. Kate is a graduate of Alpha Phi's Emerging Leaders Institute and was active on the Executive Board throughout her years in college. She served as an Advisor for Stanford University Alpha Phi for 3 years.
TREASURER
STACY REED
Stacy Reed | University of North Texas | Gamma Eta | PC '89
Stacy grew up in Austin, moved to Denton to attend college at the University of North Texas, and upon graduation moved back. She is a Commercial Interior Designer, and has been practicing in Austin her entire career for the University of Texas System as well as the world’s largest architectural firms. Stacy is very active in her industry professional organizations, serving both locally and internationally. She is an avid community volunteer having previously chaired The Junior League of Austin’s A Christmas Affair and is currently an active member of the Women’s Symphony League.
Stacy grew up in Austin, moved to Denton to attend college at the University of North Texas, and upon graduation moved back. She is a Commercial Interior Designer, and has been practicing in Austin her entire career for the University of Texas System as well as the world’s largest architectural firms. Stacy is very active in her industry professional organizations, serving both locally and internationally. She is an avid community volunteer having previously chaired The Junior League of Austin’s A Christmas Affair and is currently an active member of the Women’s Symphony League.
secretary
katie bergin
Katie Bergin | University of North Texas | Gamma Eta | PC '08
Katie was born & raised in the Austin area then left to attend college at the University of North Texas. Upon graduating, she traveled as an Educational Leadership Consultant & Specialist for Alpha Phi International. After three years on the road with Alpha Phi, she made her way back to Austin to continue her career in recruiting. Katie has helped grow organizations and teams from the ground up, with the majority of her experience specializing in technical, digital
and design recruiting.
Katie currently volunteers for Alpha Phi on the collegiate level as International Governor for Omega/Texas & Recruitment Advisor for Phi/Oklahoma.
Katie was born & raised in the Austin area then left to attend college at the University of North Texas. Upon graduating, she traveled as an Educational Leadership Consultant & Specialist for Alpha Phi International. After three years on the road with Alpha Phi, she made her way back to Austin to continue her career in recruiting. Katie has helped grow organizations and teams from the ground up, with the majority of her experience specializing in technical, digital
and design recruiting.
Katie currently volunteers for Alpha Phi on the collegiate level as International Governor for Omega/Texas & Recruitment Advisor for Phi/Oklahoma.
Communications director
Susie Kelly
Susie Kelly | Texas Tech University | Gamma Iota | PC '75
Susie is originally from Arlington, TX and has lived in Austin since 1998. She and her husband, Pat, have two daughters who live in Los Angeles: Alex (Omega, PC ’10) works as a costumer in the entertainment industry, and Megan, (Zeta Beta, PC ’13) is a working actor. Susie’s sister, Lynn Kirchenbauer, (Gamma Eta, PC ’74) was the first to pledge Alpha Phi and start the family legacy.
Susie worked as a TV journalist and in corporate communications for 21 years. She is an activist with Moms Demand Action and volunteers for Austin Pets Alive! She also enjoys traveling, college sports and photography.
Susie is originally from Arlington, TX and has lived in Austin since 1998. She and her husband, Pat, have two daughters who live in Los Angeles: Alex (Omega, PC ’10) works as a costumer in the entertainment industry, and Megan, (Zeta Beta, PC ’13) is a working actor. Susie’s sister, Lynn Kirchenbauer, (Gamma Eta, PC ’74) was the first to pledge Alpha Phi and start the family legacy.
Susie worked as a TV journalist and in corporate communications for 21 years. She is an activist with Moms Demand Action and volunteers for Austin Pets Alive! She also enjoys traveling, college sports and photography.
panhellenic delegate
tricia moose
Tricia Land Moose I University of Texas I Omega, PC '93
Tricia met her husband their first day of class on the 40 Acres, just days before pledging with the Omega chapter. After graduation, she was active in the Houston Alumnae chapter as Secretary, Treasurer and member of the annual gala weekend steering committee.
She moved to Austin, from her hometown of Houston, with her husband and two young sons in 2005. She served on the Omega House Corporation Board 2008-2014 during 2 major remodels of the chapter house.
She is an active volunteer in her sons’ schools and with Women’s Fund of Central Texas, Austin Diaper Bank, The Christi Center and Dress for Success Austin.
Tricia met her husband their first day of class on the 40 Acres, just days before pledging with the Omega chapter. After graduation, she was active in the Houston Alumnae chapter as Secretary, Treasurer and member of the annual gala weekend steering committee.
She moved to Austin, from her hometown of Houston, with her husband and two young sons in 2005. She served on the Omega House Corporation Board 2008-2014 during 2 major remodels of the chapter house.
She is an active volunteer in her sons’ schools and with Women’s Fund of Central Texas, Austin Diaper Bank, The Christi Center and Dress for Success Austin.
COLLEGIATE LIAISON
TRINA TITZE
Trina Titze l Texas Tech University l Gamma Iota PC '92
Trina pledged Alpha Phi in the Spring of 1992 at Texas Tech University where she served as Communications Chair and Fundraising Chair. Upon graduation in 1995 she moved home to the Dallas area where she grew up and began teaching 8th grade science for the Dallas Independent School District. After 10 years she moved to Richardson ISD to serve as an assistant principal. Trina moved to Bastrop in
2019 to be closer to her family in the Houston area and has gone back to her teaching roots and is teaching 7th grade science for Bastrop ISD..
She is looking forward to her work on the board and getting to explore the Austin area. In her free time she likes to travel, read, and needlepoint.
Trina pledged Alpha Phi in the Spring of 1992 at Texas Tech University where she served as Communications Chair and Fundraising Chair. Upon graduation in 1995 she moved home to the Dallas area where she grew up and began teaching 8th grade science for the Dallas Independent School District. After 10 years she moved to Richardson ISD to serve as an assistant principal. Trina moved to Bastrop in
2019 to be closer to her family in the Houston area and has gone back to her teaching roots and is teaching 7th grade science for Bastrop ISD..
She is looking forward to her work on the board and getting to explore the Austin area. In her free time she likes to travel, read, and needlepoint.
