Alpha Xi Delta

Iota Mu at Lycoming College

Chapter Officers

Marissa Caspersen

President

casmari@lycoming.edu

  • Major:
    Biochemistry
  • Minor:
    Biology
  • Hometown:
    Bloomsburg, PA
  • Why I joined Alpha Xi Delta?:
    I joined for the amazing networking opportunities and to find a support system on campus. AXiD quickly became my second home-away-from-home and I am so thankful for my Xisters!
  • About me:
    I am on a Pre-Med track and am also president of Pre-Health Society

Erika Puga

Membership Vice President

pugerik@lycoming.edu

  • Major:
    Political Science and Criminal Justice
  • Minor:
    Legal Studies
  • Hometown:
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Why I joined Alpha Xi Delta?:
    I joined AXID because I found a place where I felt truly comfortable, welcomed, and accepted. It gave me a support system and a group of sisters I never had before - people who encourage me to grow and be myself. I also joined for the opportunities
  • About me:
    I’ve been a competitive Latin dancer, and my favorite sport is rugby!

Rachel Edenfield

Financial and Operations Vice President

ederach@lycoming.edu

  • Major:
    Criminal Justice and Psychology
  • Minor:
    Spanish
  • Hometown:
    Franconia, PA
  • Why I joined Alpha Xi Delta?:
    I joined AXiD because from the second I met the girls they were welcoming and loving. I knew that AXiD would help push me to my fullest potential.
  • About me:
    I hope to own a nonprofit one day. I love spending time with family and friends and exploring new places.

AnnaKate Gillespie

Membership Experience VP

gilanna@lycoming.edu

  • Major:
    Psychology
  • Program:
    Pk-4 Education Certification
  • Hometown:
    Williamsport, PA
  • Why I joined Alpha Xi Delta?:
    I joined Alpha Xi Delta because I immediately felt at home with the amazing people that i met there and I knew I would make great memories!
  • About me:
    My favorite holiday is Groundhog Day!

Kaylie Arriaza

Membership Development Vice President

arrkayl@lycoming.edu

  • Major:
    English Literature and Political Science
  • Minor:
    Philosophy
  • Hometown:
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Why I joined Alpha Xi Delta?:
    I joined to find friendships in women who share my values, whether personally or for all of humanity. Gaining more perspective on school, life, and then some. Sisterhood was a big reason why I joined because I was looking for people who I could call
  • About me:
    I love jazz, I speak Russian, and I have perfect pitch!