Officers
Presley Balmer
President
Hi! My name is Presley Balmer, and I am the 2025/2026 President of the Zeta Lambda Chapter! I am ecstatic to serve for a second year on the Executive Council! I am a double-major in Digital Marketing/Advertising and Management & Leadership with a minor in Entrepreneurship. On campus, I am the Vice President of the American Marketing Association, the Social Media Chair for PRSSA, a Peer Mentor for the Business Living Learning Community, and an Admissions Tour Guide! Serving previously as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Service, I have developed a love for giving back to the community around me, those in need, and to the chapter of girls that have made my college experience unforgettable. I hold the key values of our chapter so close to my heart and I am excited to infiltrate my term with lots of Love, the greatest of all things. Watching our chapter flourish in our philanthropic efforts, grow in our friendships, and continue to evolve with each and every day is so rewarding, and I look forward to continuing to enhance the place, people, and organization that have given me so much. Thank you to my chapter for trusting me to lead with integrity and for giving me the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. I have the utmost appreciation and devotion to the girls of Zeta Lambda, and I am simply filled with so much pride to lead the most beautiful, driven, and steadfast women. I can not wait to see what the year ahead has in store!
Ava Graves
Vice President of Programming
Hi everyone! My name is Ava Graves, and I’m so grateful and excited to serve as ZTA’s next Vice President of Programming! I’ve had the opportunity to hold multiple positions in Zeta — Vice President of Harm Reduction on EC, Social Chair, Formal Chair, Dining Chair on PC, ANMC, and Recruitment Committee. Through all of these roles, I’ve learned just how important collaboration and cross-programming are in creating meaningful and successful events for our chapter. I’ve always loved stepping into leadership and finding ways to leave things better than I found them, and I can’t wait to see where this position takes me and how I can continue to support and strengthen our sisterhood. Here’s to an amazing year ahead!
Maddie McKenna
Vice President of Learning and Development
Hello Everyone!! My name is Maddie McKenna, and I am beyond excited to serve as ZTA's Vice President of Learning and Development!! This has been one of my biggest goals since entering the chapter, and I am truly ecstatic to be able to hold this position! I had the wonderful opportunity of being our VP Member Experience on our last executive council, which allowed me to work closely with our new members last spring. I am so excited to help transition our future new members into our chapter and truly lead them with love and compassion! I have grown so much since joining ZTA, and I want to help create the same experience for our new members. To watch them thrive in ZTA as well as eventually become the leaders of our chapter will be so rewarding! I cannot fully express how grateful I am to hold this position. I am so excited to work with these wonderful ladies on exec as we all help lead our wonderful chapter. I can’t wait for the best year ever!! I hope to be able to make an impact on our incoming new members!
Leah Miller
Vice President of Recruitment
I’m so excited to share that I’ll be serving as VP Recruitment for ZTA! Recruitment has always been one of my favorite parts of being in this sisterhood. Getting the chance to serve as an assistant has taught me so much about leadership, connection, and the heart behind what makes ZTA so special. I truly cannot wait to bring all of my ideas to life this year and create a recruitment experience that feels authentic, welcoming, and full of love. I’m beyond excited to help us continue to grow by finding even more amazing women who will add to our sisterhood in meaningful ways. Feeling so grateful for this opportunity, for the trust my sisters have placed in me, and for the chance to step into a role I’ve always dreamed of. Yay!
Samantha Clark
Vice President of Philanthropy and Service
Hi everyone!! My name is Sam Clark, and I am so honored and excited to say that I am Zeta Lambda’s new Vice President of Philanthropy & Service!! This past semester, I actively worked as the Director of Events on the Philanthropy Committee, and I can’t wait to continue my work in fighting for the 1 in 8 each and every day. Everything this position stands for means the absolute most to me. With a deep personal connection to the cause and always striving to advocate for others, I feel truly blessed that I was given the opportunity to pour all of my love and all of my passion into this position. I am looking forward to the best year ever, thinking pink ALWAYS!!!!!
Riely Diehl
Vice President of Administration
Hi everyone! My name is Riely Diehl, and I am so excited to serve as the new Vice President of Administration for our chapter! I have held various positions in the past, including Director of Housing and Dining, Co-Director of Events on the Philanthropy Committee, Director of Philanthropy Outreach on the Philanthropy Committee, and I currently serve as House Manager. All the roles I have held have given me extensive experience in this chapter and made me fall in love with everything we do even more. They have allowed me to grow my relationships with other girls in the chapter as well as relationships outside of the chapter. I can’t wait to serve as the Vice President of Administration this upcoming year for our chapter, and I am looking forward to growing this chapter and putting my all into everything I do for it.
Catherine Cannon
Vice President of Harm Reduction
Hi! My name is Catherine Cannon, and I am so excited to announce that I am Zeta Lambda’s new Vice President of Harm Reduction! Holding this position means so much to me because it allows me to protect and support the women who make this sisterhood feel like home. I’m genuinely excited to take on a position that blends education, safety, and compassion. Through my past positions in ZTA, such as Parents and Alumni Chairman and Assistant New Member Coordinator, I’ve learned how to stay organized, calm, and ready for anything, which are qualities I can’t wait to bring into this role. I’m really grateful for the trust my sisters have in me, and I’m excited to help us create events and moments where everyone can have fun and feel protected. Can’t wait for an amazing year with the best girls!
Claira Williams
Vice President of Member Experience
Hi!! My name is Claira Williams, and I am beyond excited to be your next VP Member Experience! At Rider, I major in Musical Theatre, minor in Marketing, and I am a Campus Tour Guide. Joining ZTA has been such a rewarding experience, and I am very grateful for every opportunity this sisterhood has provided me, including this one! Through this role, I hope to strengthen respect and understanding for the rituals of ZTA, as well as become a source of support for new and existing members. I am looking forward to this wonderful year on the Executive Council with such a brilliant team!
Grace Gavio
Vice President of Communication
Hi!! My name is Grace Gavio, and I am so beyond excited and grateful to serve as Zeta Lambda’s new Vice President of Communication! This past year, I’ve loved serving as our chapter’s Publicity Chair, a role that has only strengthened my passion for creativity. As a Graphic Design major who absolutely loves social media and content creation, I can’t wait to bring that same energy into this position. I am SO excited to show you my work on our Instagram and TikTok (@ztarider) and to highlight all of the beautiful women in ZTA, not just on the outside, but in the accomplishments, kindness, and authenticity. My goal is to keep our social media presence active, engaging, and uniquely us, celebrating everything that makes Zeta Lambda so special. Thank you for trusting me with this role. I can’t wait for a year full of showcasing the incredible sisterhood we share!
Vanessa De Jesus
Vice President of Campus Relations
Hi! My name is Vanessa De Jesus, and I am so grateful that I have gotten the opportunity to be the new Vice President of Campus Relations! During my year in ZTA, I have gotten to participate in so many new learning experiences and have had the chance to be an assistant new member coordinator and the house beautification chairman for our beautiful home! I love being able to step into leadership roles, no matter how big or small, and can’t wait to help my chapter grow within the greater Greek community.
Maddie Vosk
Vice President of Academic Achievement
Hi!! My name is Maddie Vosk, and I am so excited to serve as the new Vice President of Academic Achievement! Being in leadership has served me so well. I have gained so much extra compassion and love for all of my sisters. I have learned how to be organized, inclusive, and confident. I am so excited to keep growing in different leadership positions and in Zeta Lambda. I am so honored to have been offered this position, and I am so excited to complete all of my plans and goals. I want to uplift and motivate our sisters as much as possible. I hope that I'm able to create a comfortable and encouraging environment! Can’t wait to see everything we accomplish this year!
Alexis Archer
Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging
Hi! My name is Lexi Archer, and I am so incredibly honored to be the inaugural Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging for our chapter! In the past, I’ve had the privilege of serving as Director of Community Service on Nicole Casey’s philanthropy committee as well as holding the position of Director of Inclusion and Belonging on our Program Council. Stepping into this new role feels like the perfect continuation of work I so deeply care about, and I could not be more grateful to my sisters for trusting me with this exciting new addition to our Executive Council! I cannot wait to play a part in fostering a community grounded in compassion, connection, and genuine belonging, and I am thrilled to build a sisterhood where every voice is heard, every member is celebrated, and every sister feels valued, supported, and at home!