Hi everyone, my name is Valerie Mercado and I am the Membership Vice President of Gamma Phi Beta! I am a rising junior majoring in nursing and minoring in child development. My job is to plan formal recruitment and get our chapter ready to meet all of the amazing PNMs that step through our doors. Recruitment is such a special time and something our chapter looks forward to every year. 

One day we especially love is philanthropy day. Philanthropic service is such a big part about being in a sorority. In Gamma Phi Beta, our mission is building strong girls, something we hold close to our hearts. During recruitment Gamma Phi’s philanthropy was one of the main reasons I went Gphi. For me it was so special to think about having an influence on the next generation of young girls. All girls and women deserve to be recognized, celebrated, and loved. It takes strong women to build strong girls and that is why I love what we do here at Gamma Phi. I can’t wait till all PNMs learn more about how special this cause is during recruitment. 

I am so excited for my junior year, living in big blue with some of my best friends, while prepping for recruitment ! I truly love all things recruitment and can’t wait for everyone to see how special our sisterhood at gamma phi is. Already thinking about how amazing PC 24 is going to be! Hope you all have an amazing fall semester, see you soon!

with love, 
Valerie Mercado 
Membership VP