Pictured here: Alpha Phi International President, Kate Halfon, presenting Courtney Weston with her Michaelanean Award at Convention 2024.
Courtney expressed. “This lesson has carried over into my everyday life and career.” Beyond leadership, the mentorship Courtney received (and still receives) in Alpha Phi was, in her words, life-changing. “Our advisors were incredible, and I’m grateful to still have strong relationships with some of them today,” Courtney said. “Their guidance has been instrumental in my growth, and I continue to learn from them even now.” While a collegian at NAU, Courtney served on Iota Pi’s executive board her freshman through junior years in roles like director of administration and chapter president. She said seizing these opportunities significantly shaped her leadership abilities by fostering skills like adaptability, confidence, resilience, communication and delegation. After graduation, Courtney traveled as an ELC on behalf of the Fraternity, helping chapters all over the country grow and achieve their strategic goals. In particular, she dedicated a significant portion of her time in this role to supporting the Kappa Eta chapter at the University of Florida during their pivotal second year on campus. This involvement
encompassed orchestrating their inaugural formal recruitment and conducting extensive Continuous Open Bidding (COB), engaging nearly 100 potential new members. Despite having limited COB experience as a collegian, Courtney said the comprehensive training she received as an ELC allowed her to develop and apply effective recruitment and sales strategies. “My journey as an ELC for Alpha Phi was [key] in shaping my professional path,” Courtney recounted. “These experiences exceeded my expectations and seamlessly transitioned into my subsequent career as a real estate agent. The sales acumen and interpersonal skills honed during my time as an ELC have become my distinctive advantage, setting me apart in a competitive industry. I utilize these competencies daily, continually drawing upon the foundational experiences Alpha Phi provided.” Despite residing in Arizona, Courtney chose to support Kappa Eta because her experience with them as an ELC was transformative, and she is committed to contributing to the chapter's continued success.
The leadership skills Courtney developed during her time
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