Council of Students

Megan Burns
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Pursuing a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders and a B.A. in French Language and Culture

Why did you apply for the Council of Students? Membership in Phi Kappa Phi has given me amazing opportunities to grow my leadership skills in the short year that I have been a member. I am currently serving as a Student Vice President for my university’s chapter, and I decided to run for the Council of Students because I wanted to show my appreciation for everything I have gained through this incredible honor society. As a member of the Council of Students I will be able to give back at both the national and local levels. 

Fun Fact: I have been playing the viola for 11 years!

Anna Gardner
Ithaca College
Pursuing a B.F.A. in Film, Photography & Visual Arts and a B.A. in Art History

Why did you apply for the Council of Students? Working with my college chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has given me a lot of opportunities to engage with my peers in different and engaging ways. I wanted to help bring that energy to the national level of Phi Kappa Phi to help other Student Vice Presidents energize their chapters and make Phi Kappa Phi more than just a line on a resume. 

Fun Fact: I speak Chinese! My favorite Chinese TV show is 后宫 甄嬛传 (Empresses in the Palace). 

Nicole Matis
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Pursuing a B.S. in Biological Sciences Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Why did you apply for the Council of Students? I like being more involved and taking a leadership role in organizations that resonate with me. I decided to run for the Council of Students because I wanted to explore the depth of Phi Kappa Phi and be a more intimate part of a network of scholars so I could better spread the message of Phi Kappa Phi through my chapter.

Fun Fact: I’m left-handed, and I have an identical twin sister who is right-handed. 

Andrew McAbee
Methodist University
Pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Why did you apply for the Council of Students? I decided to run for the Council of Students because of the many excellent opportunities it provides to serve others and promote academic excellence. Furthermore, the Council of Students is interdisciplinary and is represented by individuals of many different backgrounds and professions. This interdisciplinary approach allows for optimal teamwork and the potential for endless opportunities to benefit Phi Kappa Phi. 

Fun Fact: I am a shareholder and "owner" of the Green Bay Packers football team in the National Football League! 

Boston Workman
Weber State University
Pursuing a B.S. in Mathematics Teaching

Why did you apply for the Council of Students? I believe that two of the most valuable gifts in life are opportunities to learn by new experiences, and opportunities to learn meeting new people. I have been privileged to meet and learn from so many wonderful people through my time in Phi Kappa Phi and as a Student Vice President, and was excited at the possibilities presented by serving on the Council of Students. 

Fun Fact: I am a mathematics teaching major with an art teaching minor, and I recently discovered in my sculpture class that I LOVE welding. 

Angelica Zamora-Duran
Florida Institute of Technology
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Marine Biology

Why did you apply for the Council of Students? I would like to see more students get involved in Phi Kappa Phi at my campus, and I believe that my participation in the Council of Students will help me by allowing me to learn ways get students engaged.

Fun Fact: I swam in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans on the same day.