The Foundation Board’s purpose is to provide guidance, assistance, and donor support to the Alumnae Panhellenic via the Foundation.The Foundation is lead by a Board of Trustees including a Foundation President, Vice President of Finance, Recording Secretary, Correspondent Secretary, and Vice President of Donor Relations. The CNJAPA President and Vice President of Finance will serve as ex-officio members of the Board.
Foundation Board of Trustees
Foundation Board Chair
Leslie Rodgers
Alpha Delta Pi
A member of Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Rhode Island, Leslie has served as CNJAPA Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President. Currently, Leslie serves as the Alumnae Relations Director (2018-present) for the Sarasota Alumnae Panhellenic Chapter and remains involved in the Ronald McDonald House Charities, as well as Feeding Tampa Bay. Leslie has also served as an advisor to Wagner College (1999-2006), as well as President (2003 -2006), CNJAPA Delegate (2008-2014) and Alumnae Collegiate Relations Director (2009-2014) of the Garden State Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association. Leslie’s hobbies include being a vegan foodie, a voracious reader, an avid traveler, and a yogi.​
Corresponding Secretary
Bikki Bevelhymer
Phi Mu
Bikki joined Phi Mu at Baker University before graduating with her B.B.A. in Business Management from Wichita State University, and her M.S. in Human Resource Development from Villanova University. Bikki is the Manager of HR Shared Services at a global manufacturing company. Over the last 20+ years, Bikki has held various Alumnae Chapter Officer positions, been a Chapter Adviser, and House Corporation Officer for various chapters. Bikki is a founding member of CNJAPA. Bikki also sits on the National Advisory Council for Wichita State University and is an active member of her parish. ​
Recording Secretary
Carol Lutz
Alpha Chi Omega
Carol Lutz joined Alpha Chi Omega as a collegian at UNC-Chapel Hill and later received her PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics at Duke University. Carol has served on various Alpha Chi Omega volunteer boards and positions, from alumnae chapters and local collegians to the national board since 1992. Currently, Carol is on the Major Donor Roll for the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, as the Medallion roll for cumulative giving, and belongs to the Leadership Circle for annual giving. Carol joined CNJAPA in 2012 and has since served as Alpha Chi Omega’s Delegate, as well as Secretary, Vice Vice President, President, and Past President. Carol was President during the exceptionally challenging days of COVID and she is proud to say “We not only grew our Foundation during this time through a variety of fundraising efforts, but strengthened our "sunflower sisterhood" bonds. Carol has recently been appointed by NPC to serve as an Alumnae Panhellenic NPC Area Coordinator for 2024-2026.
Vice President of Development
Susan Jane Story
Alpha Omicron Pi
Susan was initiated to the Morehead State University chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi in the Spring of 1980. Susan is the current President of the Jersey Shore Alumnae chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi and is the Past President of CNJAPA. She has also served as a member of the Finance and Fundraising Committees for CNJAPA. Susan also belongs to the Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae groups of Northern New Jersey, Central New Jersey, New York/New Jersey Metro, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Delaware. Susan serves as an Alpha Chapter Ritual Advisor at Columbia University/Barnard, as well as an Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation Ambassador, Omicron Circle Donor, and as a member of the Fundraising and Development Committee. Susan is also an Alpha Omicron Pi Rose Award recipient. Susan is a Parishioner of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church where she belongs to their Finance Committee and the Peter’s Rock Praise Band. In the past, Susan has also belonged to the Warner and Vestry at St. Peter’s. Susan is currently a chapter officer of Molly Pitcher Chapter #198 and Monmouth Chapter #251 Order of the Eastern Star of NJ, she has served as Grand Officer in the past. Susan works at Scholastic, as the Director of Corporate Travel Services and ePayable Solutions. At home, Susan enjoys hobbies such as baking, cooking, gardening, singing, and traveling to US Coast Guard Pipe Band events with her husband, Larry.
Vice President of Finance
Uttaraa Talwar
Alpha Delta Pi
Uttaraa (Tara) Talwar came home to Alpha Delta Pi at Villanova University. In her professional life, Tara runs corporate finance for a technology start-up. In addition to her day job, Tara is a Chapter Finance Director for ADPi's East Coast chapters. Uttaraa has served on the board of a global non-profit with $4 million+ in annual grants for ten years, including as the CFO for four years and past President. She has previously served as ADPi's delegate to CNJAPA, including President of CNJAPA, and looks forward to contributing to the CNJAPA's Foundation Board. Tara lives in Wyckoff, NJ, with her husband Aman, her 3-year-old son, her 1-year-old daughter, and her anxious little Maltese.