Hello and welcome to the Delta Tau chapter of Gamma Phi Beta! We are a sisterhood of 183 beautiful members who strive to embody our four core values of love, labor, learning, and loyalty in everything we do. Our sisters pursue excellence in all areas of campus life, from leadership and service to athletics, research, and creative work. The members of the Gamma Phi Beta Delta Tau Chapter exemplify the highest standards of excellence in their academic pursuits, showing a dedication to learning and intellectual curiosity that is truly admirable. Through their hard work and determination, they have earned the respect and admiration of their peers and professors alike. Our Fall 2025 collective GPA was a 3.73, the highest average GPA for any Greek organization on campus.

Our lovely Little Blue is a place where sisters come together to create long lasting bonds, enact change, inspire the highest form of womanhood, and find their home. This was first evident to me when I was welcomed in the door during recruitment in fall of 2024. The quaint house holds magic that all people can sense. This is thanks to the chapter's long commitment to our core values. We, as a chapter, feel that this work goes beyond the walls of Little Blue. We are actively working to foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, diversity, and equity. We recognize the historically exclusionary and segregated practices of Greek Life, and it is our goal to make every individual feel welcome in our community. Eliminating discriminatory practices is an ongoing process that requires long-term commitment, one that challenges us to look inward while also advocating for change within the broader campus community. As president, I want to ensure that every sister is seen, valued, and supported throughout her experience in Gamma Phi Beta.

I am inspired by the past presidents and their determination to break down the barriers that Greek Life creates on this campus. I will make it my priority as president to carry on their passions to create an environment where all are not just welcomed, but genuinely celebrated. Our sisters not only enact change under Gamma Phi Beta, but also in the wider community. We work to spread our central tenets of love, labor, learning, and loyalty through our commitments to service. Utilizing internships and various volunteer opportunities, our members strive to make a lasting impact on the world around us. As a whole, our chapter continues this service through our volunteer work and philanthropic efforts with our national philanthropy Girls on the Run. Through service and leadership we strive to make a positive difference and carry our values into the world around us.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve the remarkable members of Gamma Phi Beta as their president in 2026. I am inspired daily by the passion, integrity, and drive of our members, as well as by the leaders who came before us. Our members' hard work and dedication to eradicating exclusive practices and ideals brings me much hope for what is to come in 2026. If you would like more information about our chapter, sisterhood, philanthropy, or Gamma Phi Beta International, please contact me at eshinsato@colgate.edu. Thank you for visiting our website, and if you are curious to see what our members are up to, please visit our Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin pages!

Emma Shinsato, President

Class of 2027