Seeking Nominations for the 2026-2028 National Council

The process to elect the 2026-2028 National Council is underway; the election will take place at the 2026 National Convention. If you did not receive an email on January 12 about National Council nominations, please update your contact information at myPhiMu.org. See below for more information and contact Fraternity Nominations Chairwoman Karey Neville (Western Kentucky) at nominations@phimu.org if you have any questions.

Eligibility

Phi Mu Fraternity National President

  • Alumna member in good standing
  • Have served at least one term as a member of National Council within the previous three (3) biennia
  • The term of office is two (2) years

 

Phi Mu Fraternity Vice President

  • Alumna member in good standing
  • Have previously served as a National or Area Officer, Fraternity Committee member, or on a Phi Mu special committee, working group or task force.
  • The term of office is two (2) years

 

Timeline

  • January 26: Fraternity Nomination Form due to nominate another member for National Council
  • February 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT: Self-Nomination Form Due
  • February 3: Executive Director verifies candidates’ eligibility
  • February 9: Candidates confirm interest in continuing to move forward
  • February 10: Feedback is requested from Fraternity National and Area Officers
  • February 10: Nominating Committee requests additional information from candidates (if desired/needed)
  • February 20: Additional information from candidates, if requested, is due
  • February 20-March 5: Candidate interviews take place (virtually)
  • March 6-7: Nominating Committee meets
  • March 11: The Slate of Candidates will be announced by this date
  • March 12: Nomination by Petition Forms for National Council positions will be available from the Executive Director (only candidates who participated in the nomination process may petition)
  • April 16: Nomination by Petition Forms due
  • April 30: Executive Director announces petition candidates, if any
  • July 1-5: National Council elections held at the 2026 National Convention

Resources

Learn more about the scope and responsibilities of these elected positions:

Phi Mu Foundation Board of Trustees Information

Details on the eligibility and the process can be found on Phi Mu Foundation’s website page here.

2024-2026 National Council

National Council is composed of dedicated volunteers who are elected or appointed to serve the Fraternity on its governing board. Our current members of National Council represent a variety of collegiate chapters, regions of the country and professions. Click on the names below to learn more about each National Council member.

Lynn Storlien-McGraw, Zeta Sigma
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
National President

Dr. Jessica Brady, Kappa Iota
Northwestern State
Vice President

Ellen Fryman-Bower, Delta Beta
Illinois
Vice President

Shannon Gibbs, Rho
Hanover College
Vice President

Sarah Marks, Alpha Epsilon
Florida State University
Vice President

Kendra Pickens, Kappa Nu
Lambuth University
Vice President

Jen Wu, Kappa Omicron
Georgia Southern University – Armstrong
Vice President