National Beta
Melissa Margaret has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Melissa worked at National Beta as the Director of Membership/Social Media starting from August 2016. Prior to that, they were with Rosetta for seven years, holding various roles such as Business Analyst, Senior Business Associate, and Program Management. From 2008 to 2016, Melissa worked with the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter where they held positions including Marketing Advisor, President-Elect, and Recording Secretary. Melissa was also involved with Kappa Alpha Theta as the Vice President of Public Relations and Historian from 2005 to 2008. Melissa gained leadership experience during their time with the Public Relations Student Society of America, where they served as the National Immediate Past President, National President, and National Vice President of Internships and Job Services from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, they worked as a Communications Assistant for the Alumni Office at Ohio Northern University from 2006 to 2007, and completed internships at Fleishman-Hillard and KeyCorp in 2007 and 2006 respectively.
Melissa Margaret attended Ohio Northern University from 2004 to 2008. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a focus on Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. Additionally, they also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
National Beta
Between Junior Beta (grades 4-8) and Senior Beta (grades 9-12), National Beta has helped nearly seven million students learn how to make a life for themselves—and, since 1991, it has awarded over $5 million in scholarships. There are now more than 500,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally. It has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. Although there are some universal requirements, each chapter has its own criteria for selection. Junior Beta is divided into two divisions: Division I includes grades 4-5 and Division II includes grades 6-8. Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Regardless of division, though, members adhere to the Beta mission and learn to embrace and embody its four pillars. Beta’s mission originated with Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who founded the organization in 1934. Over 80 years have passed, but his vision and Beta’s mission has remained the same. And most everyone who has been fortunate enough to be called a Beta has embraced those ideals and applied them to their own lives. From U.S. President Bill Clinton to current professional basketball player Kevin Durant, Beta members continue to lead long after their high school days are behind them. Our Mission Statement: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. Our 4 pillars: ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others