Meet Our CEO

Katie Bell

Hi! My name is Katie Bell, and I am the CEO of the Zeta Mu chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at MIT. Coming into MIT as a freshman during COVID, I was worried that I wouldn’t find a place at MIT where I felt at home. Theta has provided me with this community and so much more. Through this organization, I have met some truly amazing people who inspire me to work hard and be the best version of myself. Theta has connected me with an amazing group of friends and role models and created a great support system.

To give you a glimpse into the life of a Zeta Mu member, I want to talk about our values.

1. Scholarship.

Zeta Mu members prioritize their academic lives. Our members have a variety of academic interests and many also pursue research through MIT UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program). You can always find sisters working on problem sets and studying for exams together in the conference room and library in our house, known as Mama Green. Our sisterhood deputies and wonderful GRA also host study breaks periodically throughout the semester so you can catch up with your sisters while enjoying a fun activity or a yummy snack!

2. Service.

Thetas are devoted to giving back to our communities, both the MIT community and the greater Cambridge/Boston area. Our members volunteer their time with many organizations, such as Camp Kesem and Shine for Girls*, and some of our members are representatives for the MIT Undergraduate Association (UA). As a chapter, we also value service as a group, with our chapter organizing a Charles River trash cleanup and sending volunteers to the Boston Marathon each year. In 2022, we also supported our national philanthropy CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) through two main philanthropy events: our annual Grill Off in the spring and our first ever Trivia Event (Thrivia) in the fall.

3. Leadership.

Members of the Zeta Mu chapter are leaders in their disciplines of study and within their extracurricular activities, including academic clubs and varsity sports. Thetas make their presence known across campus – members of our chapter are leaders of organizations like Sloan Business Club and MIT Rocket Team. Within our chapter, we admire and support the dedication of our members to pursue their passions and highlight their achievements each week at our chapter meeting.

4. Friendship.

Most importantly, Zeta Mu members are great friends. Our sisters love to catch up over coffee, bake in one of the kitchens in our house, or support each other at events like sports games and dance performances. Our retreat each semester offers a chance for our members to get to know each other even better and to escape from the stress of campus. Zeta Mu Thetas are amazing friends that will celebrate your accomplishments and give you a shoulder to lean on after a tough day. All in all, joining Theta has been one of the best decisions I have made since coming to MIT, and I am proud to introduce you to the chapter that has been my home on campus for the past three years.

Theta Love and Mine,

Katie Bell, Chief Executive Officer