Texas Beta
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Our Roots
A local group of women, Pi Beta Phi, was formed in 1915 and officially became the Texas Beta Chapter in 1916 after the Dallas, Texas, Alumnae Club desired to have a Pi Phi chapter nearby. After their hard work to help establish the chapter, Texas Beta was installed by past Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, Illinois Beta, and a celebratory banquet was held at the Oriental Hotel.Collegiate Chapter Leadership
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Bergen Alvheim
Director PR/Marketing
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Reagan Bachman
Director Service and Philanthropy
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Katerina Chrysanthakopoulos
Member Conduct Committee Member
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Katerina Chrysanthakopoulos
Director Membership Selection
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Ryan Clemons
Director New Member Experience
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Kendall D'Ambrosia
Director Leadership
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Juliana Davis
Vice President Finance/Housing
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Grace Frankl
Director Member Finances
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Avianna Gordon
Director Community Inclusion
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Emma Grene
Director Academics
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Sophia Helt
Vice President Inclusion
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Elise Holzemer
Director Recruitment Events
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Laura Jane Kirkpatrick
Vice President Community Relations
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Katherine Malliband
Director Housing
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Kata Meyer
Member Conduct Committee Member
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Lauren Middleton
Vice President Recruitment
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Mia Miranda
Chapter President
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Taryn O'Connor
Vice President Operations
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Lucy O'Leary
Director Housing
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Katherine Paine
Director Housing
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Grace Riva
Vice President Risk Management
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Jaden Simkins
Director Social Events
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Ryleigh Tanksley
Member Conduct Committee Member
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Ryleigh Tanksley
Director Member Conduct
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Elle Treska
Director Fraternity Heritage
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Dylan Ulehla
Director Lifelong Membership
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Cassie Warren
Director Policy and Prevention Education
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Allston Ydel
Vice President Member Experience
Building Leaders Who Shine
Chapter Leadership Education Expendable (CLEE) funds directly empower our sisters’ leadership journeys, helping eliminate financial barriers to leadership development opportunities for both chapter leaders and individual members. Giving to a CLEE fund allows donors to support the chapters they love while lighting the way for future leaders.
When you're with her, you’re home
Pi Phi chapter facilities are where friendships take root, leaders find their voice and sisterhood shines across generations. From memories made over shared meals to the built-in support from late-night study sessions and knowing your sisters are there in both the big and small moments, living in a chapter facility creates a sense of home and belonging within every wall.
Notable Chapter Alumnae
Eleanor “Ellie” Smith Morrison
National Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America
Eleanor “Ellie” Smith Morrison
National Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America
Ellie Morrison made history in 2018 when she was elected the 11th National Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), becoming the first woman to serve in the role since the organization was incorporated in 1910. A longtime volunteer and philanthropist in her community of Waco, Texas, Ellie has dedicated decades of service to Scouting and youth development
As National Commissioner, she served among the organization’s top leaders during a transformative period in its history, including the expansion of opportunities for girls in Scouting. In recognition of her contributions, Ellie received the BSA’s highest honors for volunteer service, including the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope and Silver Buffalo awards.
Ellie was initiated in 1967.
Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler
Philanthropist
Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler
Philanthropist
Ruth was the first woman to serve or chair several boards, including the Salvation Army Dallas Advisory Board, the board of Goodwill Industries and the chair of the Board of Trustees of Southern Methodist University. She was also inducted into the Texas Woman’s Hall of Fame. The Dallas Morning News wrote that she helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charity, including a personal donation of $1 million to the United Way of Dallas. In 2008, the Smithsonian Institution’s Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars bestowed their Award for Public Service to Ruth in honor of her achievements.
Ruth was initiated in 1941.
Ann Turner Cook
The Original Gerber Baby
Ann Turner Cook
The Original Gerber Baby
Ann Turner Cook is most well-known for being the original Gerber baby featured in Gerber baby food ads. The family’s neighbor, Dorothy Hope Smith, was an artist who did a charcoal drawing of Cook when she was a baby. In 1928, when Gerber announced it was looking for baby images for its upcoming line of baby food, Dorothy’s drawing was submitted and subsequently chosen and later trademarked in 1931. The drawing of Ann has since been used on all Gerber baby food packaging.
Ann was initiated in 1945.
