Notable Thetas

From the beginning, Kappa Alpha Theta has been a place for leading women of outstanding character and determination to bond together. Theta encourages young women to thrive throughout their active years and beyond. Our alumnae have continued to achieve prominence in every professional field – from medicine, to entertainment, to politics. Here is a list of some of our leading women:

TORY robinson burch

Fashion designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. In 2014 she was listed as the 79th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes Magazine, and she has won numerous fashion design awards.

Whitney Port

Star of the reality TV series The Hills, fashion designer and creator of Whitney Eve.

dylan lauren

Creator of NYC’s Dylan’s Candy Bar (largest candy store in the world) and daughter of world renowned fashion designer, Ralph Lauren.

Sheryl Crow

An American musician, singer and actress. She has released eight studio albums and has received nine Grammy Awards.

melinda french gates 

Philanthropist and American businesswoman; she is the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (one of the world’s largest private foundations). She has been the recipient of several awards, including The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. For the last two years, Forbes Magazine has ranked Melinda Gates as the third most powerful woman in the world.

Laura Welch Bush

Former first lady of the United States and wife of George W. Bush

Marjorie Child Husted

American home economist and businesswoman. She was the creator of Bettie Crocker, which became the General Mills icon for the perfect cook and homemaker.

Joan Ganz Cooney

American television producer; she is founder of the Children’s Television Network, and co-created Sesame Street. She has no less than 19 honours, including Woman of the Decade award in 1979, and 19 honorary degrees.