Alberta Alpha
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Our Roots
A local group of women, Alpha Upsilon, came together in 1928 and officially established the Alberta Alpha Chapter in 1931. The Initiation Ceremony was hosted at the home of charter member Ruth Shipley, where a Cookie Shine took place and members excitedly exchanged pins. The following day, a celebratory installation banquet was held at Athabasca Hall on campus. Past Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon, was present as the installation officer.Collegiate Chapter Leadership
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Mira Andersen
Vice President Community Relations
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Mira Andersen
Vice President Inclusion
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Rose Aujla
Vice President Risk Management
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Patrycja Blicharz
Panhellenic Delegate
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Anna-Klara Bourassa
Vice President Recruitment
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Jane Chebuk
Chapter President
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Brooklyn Lario
Vice President Finance/Housing
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Zoe Lipon
Vice President Operations
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Elizabeth Mattioli
Director Leadership
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Ivy Sacobie
Vice President Member Experience
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Raeah Schlegel
Director Member Conduct
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Molly Southam
Director PR/Marketing
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Sara Ulsifer
Director New Member Experience
Notable Chapter Alumnae
The Honorable Marjorie Montgomery Bowker
Judge and Author
The Honorable Marjorie Montgomery Bowker
Judge and Author
Marjorie Bowker earned her law degree from the University of Alberta and built a legal career at a time when women were significantly underrepresented in the profession. She was appointed to the Provincial Court of Alberta before being elevated to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, where she ultimately served as Associate Chief Justice—one of the highest-ranking positions held by a woman in Alberta’s judiciary at the time. Marjorie served as Judge of the Family and Juvenile Courts of Alberta from 1966 to 1983, becoming the first woman to hold that position.
Following her retirement from the bench, she turned to writing, authoring several bestselling books on public affairs and legal issues. Throughout her career, she mentored younger lawyers, particularly women entering the profession, and helped create pathways for future generations of women in Canadian law and public service. In 1990, Marjorie was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada—the country’s highest civilian honor—in recognition of her contributions to the administration of justice and to Canadian society.
Marjorie was initiated in 1936.
