Kristin Torrey named to the AFA Board of Directors
Kristin Torrey, Director of Greek Life at Vanderbilt University, has been named to the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) Foundation Board of Directors. Torrey joins a group of fourteen campus based professionals, national headquarters staff members, and volunteers on a two year term on this board. Appointed board members were required to apply and have been selected based on their passion for serving the mission of the AFA Foundation and their working knowledge of the management of non-profits including, but not limited to: fundraising, governance, financial management and knowledge of the fraternity/sorority advising profession.
The AFA Foundation is a 501© (3) non-profit organization that, over the past three years, has been able to grow their contributions to the association by 240% in grants to support educational programming and scholarships. By joining this fifteen member board, Torrey strives to help the board fulfil its mission; “To secure, invest and distribute the necessary resources to support the educational objectives of AFA and other relevant research, scholarship and educational programming that furthers the fraternity/sorority advising profession.”
AFA, founded in 1976, provides exceptional experiences, a vibrant community, and essential resources for the success of fraternity/sorority advisors. They have an ongoing commitment to the professional development of their members, and an appreciation for both academic and applied research that examines the spectrum of the fraternity/sorority experience. Through programs and meetings, publications, networking opportunities, and other resources, AFA is the leading voice in aligning the fraternity/sorority and higher education experiences. (Taken from afa1976.org)
Torrey is concluding her thirteenth year at the helm of our Greek Community. During her tenure at Vanderbilt, Torrey has been a leader amongst her peers, and a champion for the success and development of our students. We congratulate her on this accomplishment and know she will continue representing Vanderbilt University at the highest level.