2026-2028
The Supreme Governing Council of Chi Omega
S.H. Anna Buckner | S.T.B. Kelly Bingel | S.K.A. Angie Fellers | S.N.V. Elaine Baker | S.M. Jill Bowman
From the beginning, strong leadership has been the hallmark of Chi Omega. Our Fraternity thrives today because of the untiring efforts and wisdom displayed by Governing Council members over the past century. The Governing Council is directly responsible for policy-making and the governance of all Fraternity business. The Council members are dedicated volunteers who work day-to-day with the Executive Headquarters staff, National Leadership Consultants, national teams and committees, National Panhellenic Conference delegates, Chi Omega Foundation Board of Trustees, Chi O Creations Board of Trustees, and other Chi Omega volunteers.
Chi Omega owes much appreciation to these women who exemplify a commitment to excellence in their collective leadership.
S.H.
Anna Funderburk Buckner
Alpha Beta | Auburn University
Anna Funderburk Buckner is an Initiate of the Alpha Beta Chapter at Auburn University and currently serves as Fraternity National President (S.H.) and Foundation Board of Trustees Vice President.
Anna has also served as Fraternity National Treasurer (S.N.V.), and Fraternity National Vice-President (S.T.B.). In addition to being a former National Leadership Consultant, she is a former advisor to the Omicron Lambda Chapter at Birmingham-Southern College, a former National Recruitment Team member, a Mary Love Collins Scholar recipient, attorney for the National Panhellenic Conference “Something of Value” program, and a member of the Margaret Hyde Heritage Society.
In addition to her bachelor of science and master of business administration degrees, Anna also holds a juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. She is managing partner of Buckner Law Firm with offices in Auburn and Birmingham, Alabama, where she practices in the areas of estate and trusts, taxation, real estate, corporate law, and planned giving. In addition to full-time tax law, Anna is General Counsel for Auburn University's athletic foundation.
She resides in Auburn, Alabama with her husband, Bo, and their son, J.R.
S.T.B.
Kelly Rucker Bingel
Phi Gamma | Louisiana State University
Kelly Rucker Bingel was initiated into the Phi Gamma Chapter at Louisiana State University. During her time as a collegian, she served as G.H. and Panhellenic Delegate. Upon graduation, she traveled for Chi Omega as a National Leadership Consultant from 1989-1990.
She then began her career as a newspaper reporter in Houston and Tulsa before moving to Washington D.C. where she spent a decade working for Blanche Lincoln in the House and Senate. During this time, Kelly also earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University. She concluded her tenure as a Congressional staff member in the role of Blanche’s Chief of Staff in the Senate.
For Chi Omega, Kelly has served on the National Recruitment Team and as Co-Chair of the Chi Omega Foundation 1895 Society. She has been on staff and facilitated several Conventions and Firesides Leadership Trainings.
Kelly served as an advisor for the Eta Lambda Chapter at American University from 2016-2022. Additionally, Kelly was a Foundation Trustee for Chi Omega for nearly a decade, serving from 2015-2024. She was installed as S.T.B. in 2024 at Chi Omega’s 65th biennial Convention, and has since chaired the Bylaws Review Task Force and supported key collegiate initiatives in wellness, safety, and leadership development.
She has utilized her legislative expertise to serve on Chi Omega’s Government Relations Committee and annual Hill Visits. She is also a member of the Chi Omega Foundation Margaret Hyde Heritage Society. Kelly has served as the Chi Omega Fraternity and Sorority PAC Board representative and NPC Government Relations Advisory Committee member.
Professionally, Kelly has lobbied for AT&T and was the only female partner in the bipartisan lobbying firm Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen Bingel & Thomas. Kelly has served on the Board of Visitors for the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, the Board of Directors for SCORE, and the Board of Trustees for the Connelly School of the Holy Child.
Kelly’s husband, Thad, is a founding partner of Command Consulting Group. Kelly and Thad opened Dynamic Gymnastics in 2013 and sold it a decade later. She is a proud mother to son, John Riley, and daughter, Hogan.
S.K.A.
Angie Alpert Fellers
Eta Gamma | University of South Carolina
Angie Fellers is an Initiate of the Eta Gamma Chapter at the University of South Carolina. While in the chapter, Angie served as G.K.A and Personnel Chair. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations and later completed an M.S. in Nonprofit Management from the New School.
Angie has a rich history of serving Chi Omega as a former National Leadership Consultant, Executive Headquarters staff member, Co-Chair of the National Recruitment Team, and Chi Omega’s Chief Panhellenic Officer. She most recently served on the NPC Board of Directors and currently serves as NPC's Total Setting Committee Chair. Professionally, Angie is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and Facilitator for Cardinal Coaching.
Angie currently resides in New York, New York with her husband, Chuck, and their two children, Anna Claire and JC. She is an avid volunteer in her community, serving on the boards of the local little league as well as her children’s schools.
S.n.v.
Elaine Baker
Pi | Tennessee
Elaine was initiated into Pi Chapter at University of Tennessee and received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Mathematics. During her collegiate years, Elaine served her chapter as Recruitment Chair and G.T.B.
For Chi Omega, Elaine has served as Financial Advisor to Tau Zeta at Emory University and Personnel Advisor to Pi Chapter at the University of Tennessee. On the national level, Elaine served on the National Recruitment Team for nine years, was a Co-Leader of Firesides, Co-Chair of the Strategic Volunteer Development Initiative, Chair of the Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute, and Chair of the 2022 Convention Resolutions Committee. Most recently, she served as National Ritual Officer from 2022 to 2026. She is also a proud member of the 1895 Society.
Professionally, Elaine serves as Executive Vice President for Global Payments in Atlanta, Georgia, where she currently leads Integration & Transformation globally. She has been recognized nationally for her leadership, including honors from American Banker’s Most Powerful Women and the Harvard Business School’s President’s Class. Elaine lives in Woodstock, Georgia with her husband, Brad.
S.M.
Jill Diane Bowman
Zeta Beta | University of Arizona
Jill Bowman is an Initiate of the Zeta Beta Chapter at the University of Arizona and currently serves the Fraternity as National Ritual Officer (S.M.) and Senior RFM Specialist.
Formerly, Jill served as a National Leadership Consultant, a member of the National Recruitment Team, a member of Chi Omega's National Panhellenic Delegation, National Treasurer (S.N.V.), and has been involved in multiple extension presentations and Installations. Jill graduated with a bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in math, chemistry, and physics. While in the chapter, Jill served as G.H. and G.T.B.
Jill was born and raised in San Diego, California and currently resides in Denver, Colorado with her husband Brent and their two children, Brynn (Rho Epsilon | TCU) and Drew. She has a long volunteer history, including roles as the Junior League of Denver Membership VP, Elementary School PTO President, and High School Girls Swim & Dive Team Booster Club President. Additionally, Jill holds a Master of Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health, with a focus on leadership and public health practice. She currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, where she leads complex research initiatives, collaborates with stakeholders, and supports public health and drug safety efforts.