Ignite, Sigma Alpha’s new chapter officer development conference, brought together sisters eager to uncover the power of their unique strengths—those talents that help navigate life with confidence and clarity while elevating the skills and abilities of their chapters. Through experiential scenarios, team initiatives, and individualized coaching, attendees learned how to apply their skills in ways that energize their chapters, inspire their campuses, and shape their futures. This experience wasn’t just about leadership—it was about discovering the woman they are becoming and the impact they’re meant to make.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Ignite an unforgettable opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive together! We can’t wait to see you next year at Sigma Alpha’s 2027 Ignite Leadership Conference!

Ignite Media Kit Resources Found Here

The Spirit of Ruth Award recognizes Sigma Alpha alumnae who exemplify the sorority’s four pillars—Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service. Laurie and Gena’s continued commitment to these values make them deserving recipients.

Click here to learn more about this year’s Spirit of Ruth Award Recipients.

Left to Right: Kaitlyn McGuire of Arkansas Tech University, Sarah Williams of Auburn University, Annie Ralston of Illinois State University, Piper Soma of Iowa State University, Chaela Rabas of North Dakota State University, and Carly Olson of North Dakota State University.

Left to Right: Sydney Tue of South Dakota State University, Bailey McPherson of Southern Arkansas University, Bella Vannata of State University of New York at Cobleskill, Kimberly Alvarez of University of Arizona, Zoe Goodbred of University of Delaware, and Brooke Vetter of University of New Hampshire.

Left to Right: Sydney Williams of University of Tennessee, Kate Swan of West Texas A&M University, and Madilyn Baker of West Virginia University.

Left to Right: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – Beta Nu Chapter, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – Kappa Chapter, Northwest Missouri State University – Alpha Beta Chapter, Pennsylvania State University – Epsilon Chapter, Sam Houston State University – Beta Pi Chapter, Southern Illinois Univ.-Carbondale – Alpha Gamma Chapter

Left to Right: University of Idaho – Beta Epsilon Chapter, University of Illinois – Alpha Mu Chapter, University of Kentucky – Beta Omicron Chapter, University of Nebraska- Lincoln – Alpha Delta Chapter, University of Tennessee- Martin – Beta Theta Chapter, West Virginia University – Chi Chapter

Left to Right: Western Illinois University – Sigma Chapter and Wilmington College – Gamma Alpha Chapter

A big thank you to all the coaches that volunteered their time to pour into the women of Sigma Alpha Sorority!

Click Here to Meet the Coaches

Top Row: Erin Gorter, Jenna Sudol, Gena Perry, Jancey Hall, Jackie Ioimo-Jones, Erica Summerfield, and Melanie Mainquist.

Middle Row: Barb Wilkinson, Carson Drake, Sarah DeForest, Debbie Dodson, and Lynn Martindale.

Bottom Row: Nicole Ray, Hannah Parker, Jessica Vuk, Kandi Manhart-Belding, and Teresa Brandenburg.

Left to Right: Teresa Brandenburg, Carson Drake, Kelly Horton, and Nicole Wilson.