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The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life is staffed by a dedicated team committed to fostering leadership, scholarship, and service within the Greek community. They work tirelessly to support 49 sororities and fraternities, offering guidance and resources that promote personal growth and positive contributions both on campus and in the local community.

A headshot of John W. Keith, who serves on staff as the Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life.

John W. Keith (he/him)
Director

  • Strategic Planning
  • Office Oversight
  • Campus and Community Partnerships
  • Alumni and Advisor Engagement
  • Expansion and Community Growth
  • Contacts Lists
  • Crisis Management
  • Office Resource Management
  • VOLink Registration and Support
  • OSFL Outreach: Presentations
  • Student Worker Supervision
  • FIJI Island Reservations

Office: Student Union 193L
Phone: 865-974-2236
Email: jkeith@utk.edu
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A headshot of Jennifer Pierce Thomas, who serves on staff as the Associate Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life.

Jennifer Pierce Thomas (she/her)
Associate Director for Council and Chapter Services

  • OSFL Liaison to Student Conduct and Community Standards
  • Office Assessment
  • Data and Administration
  • Chapter Enrichment Fund Financial Requests

  • Meeting in the Middle
  • Academic Reports
  • Chapter Coach

Office: Student Union 193C
Phone: 865-974-6604
Email: jpierc23@utk.edu
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David Laird (he/him)
Associate Director for Living and Learning

  • Sorority and Fraternity Housing and Facilities
  • House Corporation Training and Support
  • Data and Administration
  • Housing/Maintenance Financial Requests

  • Housing Contracts and Meal Plans
  • Sorority Village Reservations
  • Liaison to Sorority Village Association & Fraternity Park

Office: Sorority Village Center 102
Phone: 865-974-6604
Email: dlaird2@utk.edu
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Lindsay Charters (she/her)
Assistant Director for Greek Leadership & Training

  • Leadership Development and Officer Training
  • CliftonStrengths
  • ELPS 350: Greek Leadership Class
  • Office Marketing and Communications
  • Canvas Modules
  • Order of Omega
  • Future Greek Leaders
  • Standards of Fraternal Excellence (SOFE)
  • Awards and Recognition (Fraternal Excellence Awards, Greek Gala)
  • Chapter Coach

Office: Student Union 193N
Phone: 865-974-2236
Email: lcharter@utk.edu
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Assistant Director for Harm and Risk Reduction

  • Harm and Risk Reduction Education
  • Organization Risk Management Training
  • OSFL, Hazing, and Title IX Prevention Teams
  • Policy Violations & Council Accountability Boards
  • Social Responsibility (Bystander Intervention)
  • Third-Party Vendor Training
  • Psi Society

Office: Sorority Village Center 106
Phone: 865-974-6604
Email: greeklife@utk.edu
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A headshot of Stephen J. Black, who serves on staff as the MGC/NPHC Coordinator for the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life.

Stephen J. Black (he/him)
Coordinator

  • Council Advising (NPHC)
  • Cross Council Exchange
  • Parent and Family Engagement
  • NPHC VOLink
  • Intake and Membership
  • Chapter Coach

Office: Student Union 193I
Phone: 865-974-2236
Email: black@utk.edu
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Vanna Dodson (she/her)
Coordinator

  • Sorority and Fraternity Housing and Facilities
  • Housing Contracts and Meal Plans
  • Facility Inspections

  • Sorority and Fraternity House Director Training and Support
  • House Manager Training and Support

Office: Sorority Village Center 105
Phone: 865-974-6604
Email: vanna@utk.edu
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Jordyn Johnson

Jordyn Johnson (she/her)
Coordinator

  • Council Advising (Panhellenic)
  • Panhellenic VOLink
  • Recruitment/COB
  • ELPS 350: Gamma Chi Class
  • Chapter Coach

Office: Student Union 193K
Phone: 865-974-2236
Email: jjohn578@utk.edu
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A headshot of Domenic Mularo, who serves on staff as the MCG Coordinator for the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life.

Domenic Mularo (he/him)
Coordinator

  • Council Advising (MGC)
  • MGC VOLink
  • Intake and Membership
  • Chapter Coach

Office: Student Union 193M
Phone: 865-974-2236
Email: dmularo@utk.edu
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Elizabeth Wanersten (she/her)
Coordinator

  • Council Advising (IFC)
  • IFC VOLink
  • Formal and 365 Recruitment
  • Chapter Coach

Office: Student Union 193J
Phone: 865-974-2236
Email: ewanerst@utk.edu