Amy M. Zoldak, Zeta Upsilon ‘86
Education
I earned a BA from Case Western Reserve University with a major in Political Science and minor in Economics. I have done post-graduate coursework in Statistics and Art.
Career Experience
Common themes in my career experience:
- working with a wide variety of people
- understanding complex financial systems
- utilizing technology
Board Service
My board service began in college where I served 2 terms on the Executive Committee of the Undergraduate Student Government: first as Secretary; and second when I was chosen by general election to serve as President. I learned many lessons in student government: confidence, public speaking, writing legislation, and the effective use of parliamentary procedure.
My first Alpha Chi Omega board experience turned out to be my longest one – eight years. I served two terms as the collegiate representative to the Property Management Team and continued on as an alumnae member, through several chapter moves, through the incorporation of the local House Corporation Board, lease negotiations, and a major building renovation project. I’ve served on many other Alpha Chi boards over the years – alumnae chapter executive committees and AXO Foundation fundraising efforts most notably.
I have also served on various boards and committees through my professional life and as a volunteer including projects for the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, the Tallahassee Symphony Society, and Desoto Trail Elementary School (where my son is a first grader).
My Alpha Chi Omega Leadership Experiences:
- President, Epsilon Tau Epsilon Alumnae Chapter, Tallahassee, FL, 2003-
- President & Founder, Mu Tau Mu Alumnae Chapter, virtual Zeta Upsilon, 2004-
- Fraternity Relations Advisor, Beta Eta, Florida State University, 2003-
- Chair, Beta Eta 75: Celebrating 75 Years of Love and Loyalty at Florida State University, 2003-2004
- Member, Beta Eta Love & Loyalty Fund (BELLF) Steering Committee, 2005-
- Co-Chair, 20th Anniversary Carnation Ball, Zeta Upsilon, 2003
- Member, Beta Zeta Beta, Houston, TX, 1996-1998
- Scholarship Advisor, Gamma Upsilon, University of Houston, 1996-1997
- Chapter Advisor, Zeta Upsilon, Case Western Reserve University, 1991-1995 ZU won the National Council Trophy in 1993; the Advisory Board won the National Award in 1993; I was named Best Student Advisor by the university at the Student Leadership Awards, 1994; also Best Greek Advisor, 1993, 1994.
- Member and Vice President Membership, Gamma Omicron Gamma, Cleveland (Eastside), Ohio 1989-1995
- Member, Alumni Greek Council, Case Western Reserve University, 1991-1995
- Co-Chair, 10th Anniversary Carnation Ball, Zeta Upsilon, 1993
- Property Management Team/House Corporation Board, Zeta Upsilon, collegiate representative; member; founder, HCB; we supervised a $375,000 renovation of the current ZU chapter house as it went from vacant run-down building to beautiful sorority house, 1992-93; served on the Team/Board 1987-1995
- Pledge Advisor, Zeta Upsilon, Case Western Reserve University, 1989-1991
- I joined Alpha Chi Omega as a freshman at Case Western Reserve in the fall of 1985, a Centennial Pledge. As a collegian, I was pledge class president; served on CRSB all four years; was Social Chair; and chaired Greek Week for Panhellenic in 1988.
Personal Interests
I love to learn new things and have wide interests: art, music, photography, cooking, baking, computer programming. I am a voracious reader and enjoy all types of books from fiction to biography to cookbooks to history. I am fascinated by technology and like to try new programs, processes and tools as well teach others about them. Being outdoors makes me happy; I enjoy gardening, biking and hiking.
