Board of Directors
Jenna Klobucar
Interim Board President & Board Vice President
Brenda Herold
Interim Board Treasurer
Brenda is a founding member of A.O.E and the Alpha Chapter, Marquette University where she majored in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
During these years she held a number of positions in establishing this organization. While early in her software engineering career, she completed a Computer Engineering degree from University of Illinois. Brenda contributed to Chapter Advising, Judiciary committee and most recently with the Strategic Planning committee. Brenda has volunteer activities beyond A.O.E that focus on promoting STEM from Middle School age students through graduate students. Brenda currently works for a software company that is focused on transforming the software defined AI first world. This provides the ability to be a part of transforming society and the economy across aerospace, defense, telecommunications, automotive, industrial and medical fields with a growth mindset. Brenda’s passion is driven by experiences and travel is an amble pallet for that painting. These experiences have ranged from living abroad, short and long trips and having spent time on all 7 continents (connect and ask about all the ways to embrace and learn and grow).
Sonya Tankersley
Board Secretary
Katie Falcone
Director of Chapter Services
Meaghan Martin
Director of Alumni Relations
Meaghan graduated from The University of Alabama in 2018 with her BS in Computer Science. During her time in undergrad, she was a Beta Rho Chapter Founder and served as Recruitment and Greek Relations chairs as well as Chapter President. Meaghan started volunteering with the sorority just after graduating. She served as the Beta Omicron Chapter Advisor for 5 years and the Gamma Beta Chapter Advisor for 2 years while also being active on the Alumni Association, Website, and Strategic Planning Committees. Meaghan is excited for the future of A.O.E.'s alumni relations! She is grateful for all of the friends, connections, and memories she's made as a volunteer and is excited to expand on the sorority's programming so that all A.O.E. alumni can have the same opportunity.
Meaghan currently lives in New York City with her partner and their two cats. She works as a Software Engineer in the Sports Industry. In her free time, she loves reading, photography, and exploring new farmers markets and coffee shops in the Hudson Valley.
Elaine Houha
Director of Expansion
Riley Dowdle
Director of Communications
Riley is a graduate of the Alpha Chapter, Marquette University where she double majored in Biomedical (Biocomputing) Engineering & Theology and Religious Studies, as well as completed a certificate in Engineering Leadership. During her collegiate experience, she held a few committee roles including formal and chaplain, to the executive board position of President. Riley has continued to serve and remain engaged with A.O.E. in several capacities which has included serving on the executive board of the Alpha Alumni Chapter in the roles of Treasurer and now President, and volunteering on the Merchandise, Social Media, and Newsletter groups before serving on the Board of Directors as the Director of Communications.
Riley currently works as a software engineer for Beckman Coulter, Dx where she writes automated tests for immunoassay machines. She is also a part-time graduate school student at GeorgiaTech where she is pursuing a Master's of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering. When not on her grind with work, school, and volunteering, she enjoys weightlifting & getting out to hike in her local MN state parks. She lives with the new assistant to the Director of Communications - a very large, very fluffy, orange kitty named Larry.
Aileen Morey
Director of Volunteer Relations
Aileen graduated from the Gamma Chapter in December of 2014 where she completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. She is from Houston, Texas and returned to her roots after graduation for work! She currently works in the construction industry for an engineering consulting firm, and recently acquired her Professional Engineering license.
She lives in Houston, TX with her dog Tuck and horse Nari. She is a woman with many passions including woodworking, carpentry, gardening, archery, leather working, welding, dog training, and horse training!
In the DoVR role, she hopes to focus on building community amongst volunteers and support collaboration between committees and board members.