"Being part of Alpha Xi Delta has truly been such an amazing experience, and serving as president has made it even more special. I’m so proud of everything we’ve built together and the genuine love within our sisterhood. The Kindly Hearts Initiative continues to inspire me every day. I love how we focus on spreading kindness, supporting others, and making a real impact in our community, it’s something that’s shaped both our chapter and me as a person. Through this experience, I’ve grown so much as a leader and as an individual, and I’m incredibly grateful for the friendships, lessons, and memories I’ve gained along the way. As we head into primary recruitment this fall, I just want to remind everyone to take it one day at a time. We’re just as nervous to recruit as you are to rush, and that’s okay it’s all part of it. It’s such a fun and exciting experience, and everything truly works out the way it’s meant to."

-Kiki Cortes