MEET THE TEAM
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Matthew Phister
DirectorPronouns: He, Him, His
Education: M.A. Michigan State University, Student Affairs Administration; B.A. University of Akron, Political Science focusing in Laws, Courts & Politics
Where are you from? Akron, OH
What part of your position/job do you value most? Advising & Supervising. I really enjoy the opportunity to work directly with IFC & Panhellenic Council's to support their efforts in growing as leaders and moving our community in a positive direction. Additionally, I enjoy working directly with the graduate assistants and professional staff in our office in supporting their learning and growth as they advise and support our community, while also continuing to learn from them.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Lucifer, West Wing, Grey's Anatomy, Stranger Things
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with mountains (to look at, not climb!) and would love to go to Ireland someday.
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite experiences tend to revolve around philanthropy and recruitment events, which highlight the best of our membership, and large-scale events like Songfest and Greek Week, because these are the events that really make our communities feel like home.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
mphister@sa.utah.eduEducation: M.A. Michigan State University, Student Affairs Administration; B.A. University of Akron, Political Science focusing in Laws, Courts & Politics
Where are you from? Akron, OH
What part of your position/job do you value most? Advising & Supervising. I really enjoy the opportunity to work directly with IFC & Panhellenic Council's to support their efforts in growing as leaders and moving our community in a positive direction. Additionally, I enjoy working directly with the graduate assistants and professional staff in our office in supporting their learning and growth as they advise and support our community, while also continuing to learn from them.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Lucifer, West Wing, Grey's Anatomy, Stranger Things
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with mountains (to look at, not climb!) and would love to go to Ireland someday.
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite experiences tend to revolve around philanthropy and recruitment events, which highlight the best of our membership, and large-scale events like Songfest and Greek Week, because these are the events that really make our communities feel like home.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
- Staff Supervision
- Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management)
- Community Growth (Expansion & Extension)
- Academic Support
- Alumni & Parents/Families
- FSL Budget & Fundraising
- Neighborhood Relations/Issues involving the Police
- Organizational Conduct & Accountability
Maison Turner
Graduate AssistantPronouns: She, her, hers
Education: B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Where are you from? Maple Valley, WA
What part of your position/job do you value most? I love getting to work with students and see their enthusiasm for their roles and the community. I value the personal and professional growth my undergrad experience gave me and getting to support students along their journeys has been so rewarding.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Gilmore Girls, Castle
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite Greek Life events are community wide events like Greek Week and Homecoming (canned sculpture contest!). I love getting to see the community come together and build connections across chapters.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
maison.turner@utah.eduEducation: B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Where are you from? Maple Valley, WA
What part of your position/job do you value most? I love getting to work with students and see their enthusiasm for their roles and the community. I value the personal and professional growth my undergrad experience gave me and getting to support students along their journeys has been so rewarding.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Gilmore Girls, Castle
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite Greek Life events are community wide events like Greek Week and Homecoming (canned sculpture contest!). I love getting to see the community come together and build connections across chapters.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
- Social Media & Marketing
- Rosters Management
- FSL Outreach & Engagement
- Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management
Maddee Whitehead
Program ManagerPronouns: She, Her, Hers
Education: B.S., University of Iowa, Psychology
Where are you from? Iowa City, IA
What part of your position/job do you value most? I deeply resonate with our office’s value of Citizenship. I believe the skills and lessons students gain here extend far beyond their undergraduate experience, helping to cultivate future leaders and responsible citizens. My goal is to support students in recognizing that what they accomplish here holds lasting value and can have a meaningful impact on their future.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Gossip Girl, Dancing with the Stars, or Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!
What is your dream vacation destination? I love the ocean, so any beach destination works for me, but I really hope to make it to Australia someday!
Favorite Greek Life Activity? I love the energy and excitement around Recruitment, Song Fest, and Greek Week, but I’m proudest of our community when I see them out serving others during philanthropy and service events.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
maddee.whitehead@sa.utah.eduEducation: B.S., University of Iowa, Psychology
Where are you from? Iowa City, IA
What part of your position/job do you value most? I deeply resonate with our office’s value of Citizenship. I believe the skills and lessons students gain here extend far beyond their undergraduate experience, helping to cultivate future leaders and responsible citizens. My goal is to support students in recognizing that what they accomplish here holds lasting value and can have a meaningful impact on their future.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Gossip Girl, Dancing with the Stars, or Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!
What is your dream vacation destination? I love the ocean, so any beach destination works for me, but I really hope to make it to Australia someday!
Favorite Greek Life Activity? I love the energy and excitement around Recruitment, Song Fest, and Greek Week, but I’m proudest of our community when I see them out serving others during philanthropy and service events.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
- College Panhellenic Council
- Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management)
- FSL Student Organization Management
- FSL Awards Program
Caitlin Gurgone
Program ManagerPronouns: She, Her, Hers or They, Them, Theirs
Education: M.A. New York University, Higher Education Student Affairs; B.A. Susquehanna University, History
Where are you from? Crystal Lake, IL
What part of your position/job do you value most? Making connections with students and watching them succeed on their chosen paths. A huge part of the reason I got into working in Higher Education was the joy of celebrating the many accomplishments and opportunities that pursuing this path brought me, my friends, my sorority sisters and others close to me. Being able to be a part of the journey of students through Higher Education is an honor and witnessing students find themselves is so special.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix or Hulu to binge? The Zoo, Law & Order SVU, Pitbulls and Parolees
What is your dream vacation destination? Tokyo, Japan
Favorite Greek Life Activity? I love community wide events like SongFest or Greek Week that showcase the relationships of the community as a whole. It is truly where everyone comes together, and the larger community aspect and network of Fraternity & Sorority Life gets to shine!
Enneagram Personality Type 6
caitlin.gurgone@utah.eduEducation: M.A. New York University, Higher Education Student Affairs; B.A. Susquehanna University, History
Where are you from? Crystal Lake, IL
What part of your position/job do you value most? Making connections with students and watching them succeed on their chosen paths. A huge part of the reason I got into working in Higher Education was the joy of celebrating the many accomplishments and opportunities that pursuing this path brought me, my friends, my sorority sisters and others close to me. Being able to be a part of the journey of students through Higher Education is an honor and witnessing students find themselves is so special.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix or Hulu to binge? The Zoo, Law & Order SVU, Pitbulls and Parolees
What is your dream vacation destination? Tokyo, Japan
Favorite Greek Life Activity? I love community wide events like SongFest or Greek Week that showcase the relationships of the community as a whole. It is truly where everyone comes together, and the larger community aspect and network of Fraternity & Sorority Life gets to shine!
Enneagram Personality Type 6
- Infraternity Council (IFC)
- Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management)
- FSL Peer Wellbeing Ambassador Program
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