Letter from our President
Hello everyone!
My name is Katrina, and I am honored to be serving as President of our Alpha Xi Chapter! I joined Phi Rho in my second year at UCSB at the recommendation of one of my best friends (hi, Erin!) who is in the sorority. Since then, this sisterhood of talented women, their sense of adventure, and their bonds of friendship continue to surprise me again, and again, and again.
To me, Phi Rho is memories of wading on ocean beaches to watch the sunset, commiserating and supporting each other through tough classes, and watching my sisters grow up into talented doctors, researchers, and engineers. In hard times, I always knew that my sisters- my best friends- had my back. With Phi Rho’s emotional and academic support, I’m proud to say that I’m graduating this year with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and applying to graduate school!
To all of my sisters, thank you for walking with me to Woodstocks Pizza concerts, thank you for every late night in the library, and thank you for being a part of my college experience. I love you all so much!
To my future sisters, welcome to Phi Rho, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime!
Phi Rho Love,
Katrina Ortman
President, Phi Sigma Rho, Alpha Xi Chapter
University of California, Santa Barbara
ucsbpsr.president@gmail.com