Meet Our President

Alexandra Lee

Hi! My name is Alex Lee, and I am the President of the Zeta Mu chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta MIT. Coming into MIT, I was worried that I wouldn’t find a place where I felt at home through the challenging academic environment. Theta has provided me with an amazing community and so much more. Through this community, I have met some truly amazing people who inspire me to be the best version of myself. Theta has connected me with amazing role models, a great support system, and some of my best friends.

As a glimpse into Zeta Mu, I’d love to introduce our values.

1. Scholarship.

Theta members prioritize their academic lives. Our members have a wide variety of academic interests and many also pursue research through MIT UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program). You can always find Thetas working on problem sets and studying for exams together in the conference room and library in our house, known as Mama Green. Our sisterhood deputies and wonderful GRA also host study breaks periodically throughout the semester, so you can catch up with your sisters while enjoying a fun activity or a yummy snack!

2. Service.

Thetas are devoted to giving back to our communities, both the MIT community and the greater Cambridge/Boston area. Our members volunteer their time with many organizations, such as Camp Kesem, Little Beavers, and Amphibz, and some of our members are representatives for the MIT Undergraduate Association (UA). As a chapter, we also value service as a group, with our chapter organizing opportunities like a Charles River trash cleanup or Boston Marathon volunteering. Every year, we also support our national philanthropy CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) through two main philanthropy events: our annual Grill Off in the spring and Fall Fest in the fall.

3. Leadership.

Members of the Zeta Mu chapter are leaders both in their disciplines of study and within their extracurricular activities, including academic clubs and varsity sports. Thetas make their presence known across campus – members of our chapter are leaders of organizations like Sloan Business Club, MIT Rocket Team, Camp Kesem, and more. Within our chapter, we admire and support the dedication of our members to pursue their passions and highlight their achievements each week at our chapter meeting.

4. Friendship.

Most importantly, Zeta Mu members are great friends. Our sisters love to catch up over coffee, bake in one of our house kitchens, or support each other at events like sports games and dance performances. Our retreats each semester offers a chance for our members to get to know each other even better and to escape from the stress of campus. Thetas are amazing friends that will celebrate your accomplishments and give you a shoulder to lean on after a tough day. All in all, joining Theta has been one of the best decisions I have made at MIT, and I am proud to introduce you to the chapter that has been my home on campus for the past three years.

Theta Love and Mine,

Alexandra Lee, President