Tia Barnes

Dedicated and highly motivated college student with a passion for the pursuit of justice and a keen interest in the field of law. Possesses a strong academic background, demonstrating exceptional research and analytical skills.

Proficient at synthesizing complex information and presenting it effectively. Highly capable and well-versed in excelling under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating within diverse teams. Committed and resilient student who maintains a passion for learning and research. Devoted to making a positive impact through legal advocacy and eager to leverage academic achievements in a dynamic law school environment. Particularly interested in Indian law and advocacy.

Vice President of Programming, Sigma Kappa Sorority (Jan 2022 - Jan 2023)

• Overseeing the chapter calendar through use of OurHouse.
• Creating a calendar of meaningful programming for member and chapter development for a chapter comprised of 120+ women.
• Identifying guest facilitators for chapter programming.
• Implemented a sisterhood recognition program
• Conducted various personal development, career readiness, and financial budgeting workshops
• Overseeing committee management.
• Overseeing the sisterhood chair.
• Serving as a member of the executive council and reports to the chapter president.

Chapter President, Sigma Kappa Sorority (Jan 2023 - Jan 2024)

• Presiding at meetings of the chapter, including calling special meetings if needed.
• Officiating Initiations and other Ritual services.
• Exercising general supervision of the chapter.
• Seeing that the provisions of the Bylaws, standing rules and other regulations and rules are enforced and obeyed.
• Supervising the Ritual chair.
• Work closely with the executive council to ensure that officers and chairs are performing their jobs.
• Call/hold meetings and organize an agenda for conducting chapter business, including executive council meetings.
• Ensure the chapter upholds the ideals and traditions of Sigma Kappa and guards the Ritual and private documents of the Sorority.
• Serve as a role model for the chapter.
• Understand all risk management policies and ensure the chapter understands proper emergency/crisis protocols.

Order of Omega, Epsilon Iota Member

Order of Omega is a Greek Honor Society that recognizes members of Fraternity and Sorority organizations who have exemplified high standards of leadership in inter-fraternity activities.

Volunteer, Alzheimer's Association

• Engaged in community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about Alzheimer's, distributing informational materials at local events and health fairs.
• Actively participated in Alzheimer's walks and awareness campaigns, helping to promote the mission of the association and garner community support.
• Collaborated with Alzheimer's Association team to organize and execute fundraising events.
• Helped plan and execute a fundraising event for the Alzheimer's Association in 2022, raising $10,000 dollars in total.