“Hi! My name is Kamara Winda and I have the privilege of serving as Chi Omega President for 2026. Chi Omega has impacted me in ways that I would have never imagined for myself. Over the last few years of being a student here at UMKC, Chi Omega has contributed to shaping me into the very woman that I am today. I never thought that I would join a sorority, let alone become the President of one, but I believe that the best opportunities for growth often come in surprises!

One thing that drew my heart to Chi Omega, was their evident love and support for one another. Coming into UMKC, I only had a few friends and it was very different being on a college campus. As someone who is challenged by change, this was a difficult adjustment for me. I didn’t know how much the value of sisterhood meant to me as a freshman, but little did I know that soon I would join a chapter where sisterhood was a core value!

What’s unique about greek life at UMKC, is that we have a values-based formal recruitment process. So as we look to what it could look like to expand our chapter each year, we fix our eyes on our 6 values, which are: friendship, scholarship, career and personal development, community service, high standards of personnel (personal integrity), and campus involvement. I truly had such a value for fostering meaningful connections in the area of sisterhood, which is why Chi Omega felt like home to me! I firmly believe that every other value we hold is built on sisterhood. Sisterhood is about loving one another through challenges, being there for each other always, and having fun while sprinkling joy into every area of each other’s lives! I am so thankful to have sisters who are not only my best of friends, but who I call home.

The one thing that I enjoy most about this chapter, is seeing how we continue to grow and evolve. Every year, I am excited to see what’s in store as far as growth opportunities and ways that we can further build Chi Omega into a space that will make impacts for a lifetime. While simple, this is a goal that we can always aim towards!

Chi Omega has shaped me into the woman that I am today. I have learned what it looks like to serve from an overflow of Love, gained confidence in my ability to take on new challenges, and I have community and such sweet fellowship through Chi Omega that I know will last for a lifetime!”