Every corner of the new office tells our story. Not one detail went unnoticed, as each room was designed to honor the legacy of our previous executive offices — places where visionary leaders shaped our Fraternity and guided us with wisdom, strength and heart. This move stands as both a reflection of where we’ve been while illuminating where we’re headed. When designing the new office, the focus was on preserving our rich heritage through carefully curated museum areas and displays. Spread across the first, second and third floors, these spaces showcase our most treasured artifacts, offering a moving experience that bridges today’s members with the visionary women who founded Alpha Phi 153 years ago. “The vision of this Executive Office was to truly serve as every Alpha Phi's home: a place where every member can explore our Fraternity’s rich history, admire our past and celebrate our vast achievements,” Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer (Beta Epsilon-Arizona), executive director, notes. It’s remarkable that our Founders preserved so much, and creating museum spaces that honor their legacy required balancing accessibility with preservation — a challenge we embraced fully. To bring this vision to life, we partnered with an exhibit expert and master case builder to create specialized, museum-quality displays. These cases are airtight with carefully managed lighting, allowing members to view artifacts while keeping them protected for generations to come. Preservation-minded touches extend beyond the cases: many items are stored in dark, archival drawers and only exposed to light when opened for viewing. With customized preservation cases in place, the next challenge was deciding which stories to tell and which precious pieces to display. Our partnership with HistoryIT has allowed us to digitally preserve our archives and make them much more accessible. Working closely with HistoryIT and a variety of Alpha Phi stakeholders, we ensured that the most important stories from throughout our history are represented in our new Executive Office. While we encourage you to visit the office in person, (because the photos — stunning as they are — just don’t do it justice), we understand that not every member can make it to Denver. That’s why we’re taking you on a tour right here, right now. Picture this: you step through the front door and are immediately transported into more than 150 years of Alpha Phi history. Stories, artifacts and achievements of our Fraternity surround you, with our meaningful symbols and colors tying everything together. When you step into this office, there’s no mistaking where you are. You are at Alpha Phi.
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