Leading the Way: Meet the Fraternity & Sorority Life Council Presidents
At the start of a new academic year, Virginia Tech’s fraternity and sorority community empowers its four governing councils, welcoming leadership to guide 62 organizations—providing structure, support, and opportunities to learn, serve, and grow.
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) supports 32 men’s fraternities in recruitment, academics, leadership, and governance.
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) oversees 13 women’s fraternities and sororities, organizing recruitment, leadership, and service.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) governs the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, known as the Divine Nine. This council emphasizes lifetime service, cultural awareness, and initiatives that promote education and civic engagement.
The United Council of Fraternities and Sororities (UCFS) unites Virginia Tech’s identity-based fraternities and sororities. This council drives collaboration among chapters and highlights diversity through inclusive programming.
This year’s presidents are already setting the tone for what they hope to accomplish.
David Chomiak is a fourth-year student from Newtown, CT, studying cybersecurity management and analytics. As the 2025 president of the Interfraternity Council and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, he shares:
As I begin my third term on the IFC Executive Board, I’m excited to continue building on the work of past leaders while leaving my own mark on the community. My focus this semester is fostering brotherhood and chapter pride through our IFC Week Initiative, ensuring our members feel a strong sense of connection and pride in their organizations. I’m also committed to maintaining positive relationships with the broader campus community, especially on Center Street during football season, and strengthening collaboration with the other councils.
Chance McCary is a third-year student from Newport News, VA, studying agricultural business. The 2025 - 26 president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., said he hopes to strengthen relationships across councils while amplifying the presence of NPHC organizations on campus.
As the new NPHC president, I look forward to building Greek unity amongst all the councils and helping bring light to what the NPHC and its chapters have to offer,” McCary said. “In addition to our annual Overton Step Show and NPHC Week, we anticipate having a council ball/gala to bring together the community.
Sarah Rodee is focused on making the Panhellenic experience meaningful and inclusive for all. As the 2025 president of the Panhellenic Council and a member of Alpha Chi Omega, she shares:
I feel honored to represent around 2,300 women who make up our community. I stepped into this role because I believe in the power of Panhellenic to not only connect chapters but to inspire women to lead with confidence, compassion, and purpose. My vision is to expand collaboration across councils, strengthen cross-chapter relationships, and create opportunities that ensure every member feels the value of belonging to something bigger than themselves.
Devika Panchwagh’s priority is to highlight the council’s role as a connector. As the 2025 - 26 president of the United Council of Fraternities and Sororities and a member of Mu Epsilon Delta, she shares:
As we begin this new school year, my vision for UCFS is to make our community more united by creating connections that go beyond individual chapters,” Panchwagh said. “UCFS is unique as it’s the only council at Virginia Tech that brings together both cultural and academic interest organizations, and I want to celebrate that diversity by creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and growth.
The fraternity and sorority community at Virginia Tech is built on the collective values of scholarship, leadership, service, and belonging. With these council leaders in place, students can expect to see a renewed emphasis on collaboration and unity across the four councils this year.
