Our Mission and Story
Kappa Omega Alpha (KOA) is a co-ed professional fraternity dedicated to supporting undergraduate students interested in public policy, law, business, and related fields. At the University of Virginia, KOA brings together students from a wide range of academic backgrounds to engage in professional development, meaningful dialogue, and community-oriented initiatives. Through speaker events, mentorship, and collaborative programming, KOA creates a space for students to explore their interests, build lasting connections, and prepare for careers across the public and private sectors.
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Zeta's Pillars
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Scholarship
Founding
The Zeta Chapter of Kappa Omega Alpha at the University of Virginia was founded in 2024 by Mary Ashleigh Berg. Established to bring together students interested in public policy, law, business, and related fields, the chapter seeks to foster leadership, professional development, and meaningful community through programming, service, and mentorship. As part of KOA’s growing national network, the Zeta Chapter is committed to building a collaborative and values-driven community on Grounds.
Founding Class
Top Row, Left to Right: Kim Egoavil, Lucia Fogler, Dillon Clark
Middle Row, Left to Right: Julianna Haddad, Delina Ogbe, Grace Higgins, Claire Calkins
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Mary Ashleigh Berg, Sydney Lee, Amy Xu, Kristina Mekhdi-Zade
Classes of Kappa Omega Alpha Zeta Chapter
Alpha Class
Top Row, Left to Right: Chase Rosen, Henry Davenport, Dean Campos, Andrew Middleton, Dionysios Hadjimichael
Middle Row, Left to Right: Ashley Crosby, Tanmayi Patil, Audrey Peters, Katie Wildey, Adeline Davenport, Elena Small
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Meti Dinku, Elizabeth Robinson, Addison Rosen, Georgia Upson, Maya Kinnard, Hadley Wheeler, Ana Dokianos, Meg South, Hannah Mikolop, Tanvi Palavalas
Not Pictured: Fiona Barrus, Jackson Pace, Spoorthi (Sasha) Nadkarni, Arjan Singh, Annie Chervenska
Beta Class
Top Row, Left to Right: Sherif Naguib, Sam Montich, Fletcher Gillespie, Jude Roggen
Middle Row, Left to Right: Lila Almy, Amanda Bilchick, Kiwakbt Melaku, Georgia Davis, Quinn Price, Grace Faughnan, Sophia Cinelli, Emily Acuto, Erin Wills, Kamina Mentore
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Malea Williams, Kayleigh Garcia Martinez, Amirah Acheampong, Matipa Maimbo, Amirah Ismail, Gillian Matherly, Bharathi Kancharla, Katherine Minchala, Jr Cezares, Grace Marcus
Not Pictured: Hannah Tran, Amairah Islam, Lexie Hart