Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am so honored and excited to serve as the President of the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon in 2026. I am currently working towards a double major in Environmental Science and Journalism, and am getting certificates in Digital Media Analytics, Geospatial Data Science, and Sports Communication (a lot, I know!). Outside of A.O.E., I like to stay involved! I am on the Executive Board for the Association of Women in Sports Media here at UW-Madison, I am an Associate Sports Editor for The Badger Herald, an Intern with the Office of Sustainability, and I help out with many of the local professional sports teams based in Madison! I also love to swim and watch true crime, and I got a cat last year who I love like a daughter! 

I joined A.O.E. in the Fall of 2024, as a sophomore. Despite UW-Madison being my dream school, I found myself struggling to make connections with others, as I didn’t dorm my freshman year, and didn’t know many people from high school. I was struggling with feeling lonely and like I was missing out on the college experience, and ended up having a pretty rough freshman year. That summer, I decided I needed to get more involved if I was going to be happier. That’s when I found A.O.E.! 

Joining A.O.E. was the best choice I could’ve possibly made. Not only did it solve my loneliness, it provided me with lifelong friends, a strong support system of like-minded individuals, opportunities for personal growth and professional development, and a newfound confidence in my own skin. Without A.O.E., I have no doubt that I would not be half the person I am today. After joining in the Fall, I immediately jumped into the leadership position of Risk Reduction, where I learned a lot about what it means to be a leader of my peers, and honed my organization, time management, public speaking, and event planning skills. I continued as the Director of Leadership and Professional Development, where I continued to work on my leadership skills, while also learning how to be more professional in my everyday life. These positions lead me to running for President, where I have put in countless hours of learning to become the best I can be for my sisters.

If you are interested in joining our social and professional sorority, I have two words for you: do it. No matter your race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, there is a place for you in A.O.E.. We are proud to offer lower dues, scholarships, academic assistance, DEI resources, and more to our sisters. 

As the only Panhellenic STEM-based sorority on campus, we place high importance on our academics, and value what it means to be underrepresented in our fields. We hope to create a safe space for STEM and non-STEM students, and to prepare our members for a successful future in the fields of engineering and the technological sciences. We live by our values of friendship, leadership, and professionalism, and integrate them into everything we do. If any of this sounds relatable to you, I highly recommend you attend our recruitment events! We would love to have you! 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, or if you’re interested in learning more! 

In friendship, leadership, and professionalism, 

Stephanie Wells 

President, Alpha Omega Epsilon - Omicron Chapter