Hello and welcome to Pi Phi at Arizona State University! My name is Emma Sranske and I am the 2024 Vice President of Community Relations. I am beyond thankful and blessed for the opportunity to work alongside the remarkable, resilient, and supportive women of this chapter, together with the 2024 AZ Beta Executive Board. I traveled to Arizona State from the midwest, representing the wonderful Milwaukee, Wisconsin! I am in the Barrett Honors College, pursuing a major in sustainability with a minor in film. Currently a junior (soon to be a senior, which is incredibly surreal!) I've always valued community, having been involved in numerous school organizations and sports while growing up. As I navigated through my first year of college, finding a sense of belonging became a priority. Initially unfamiliar with Greek life, I waited until my sophomore year to consider rushing, and looking back, it was truly one of the most rewarding decisions I've made.

There are many amazing rounds during the recruitment process however the round that stuck out to me the most was the philanthropy round. I loved listening to all the ways that Greek Life here at ASU gives back to the community. What spoke to me most was how Pi Beta Phi not only raises money in exciting and active ways but is extremely hands on in helping the local organizations in our community. I was so inspired by how Pi Phi continuously recognized and proved the importance of philanthropy through community service, fundraising events with other sororities and fraternities, as well as book drives and donations. After seeing the many wonderful ways Pi Phi gave back, it was an easy decision to run for a position in philanthropy. 

At Pi Phi we believe in the value of sincere friendship while promoting education, leadership, and philanthropy. Which is why we understand the importance of coming together to provide and donate materials to support kids, families, and schools in need. 

Throughout our annual philanthropy events like our Arrowspike volleyball tournament, PHInest fundraiser, and Spring Champions Are Readers event, in addition to others we have continued to maintain amazing support from the other fraternities and sororities on campus. We take pride in our inclusivity while working hand and hand with Arizona State greek life, as well as our Alumnae relations to make a difference one child at a time. In 2023, we raised over $25,000 and have so far donated over 4,200 books to organizations that also promote children’s literacy not only locally but all over the country. I appreciate how much each of the two hundred sixty members in our chapter is dedicated to literacy service, while also developing professional leadership skills and building and encouraging the bonds that makeup our sisterhood.

Pi Phi has given me a space to grow making connections with girls I will forever cherish in my lifetime. I am fortunate and forever thankful for my experiences in Pi Phi and my accomplishments as Vice President of Community Relations.

Pi Phi Love and Mine,
Emma Sranske