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PAGE 2 Alpha Beta Chapter at Thanksgiving, we will add 55 customized, interior storm windows. The generosity of alumnae donations and grants from the Tri Delta National Housing Endowment Fund supported Alpha Beta as we made these investments of $27,000 and $33,000, respectively. Donations can be made online tinyurl.com/CornellTriDeltaDonate or by mailing a check to: Delta Delta Delta at Cornell University Alpha Beta House Corporation 410 Upland Road Ithaca, NY 14850 These improvements will reduce heating costs, increase comfort, and provide a consistent look throughout the house exterior. Housing options are plentiful at Cornell, and we want to maintain our chapter's home to make it an attractive, comfortable, and inviting place to live. Loyally, Robin Secord '85 House Corporation Property Committee Chairwoman (Continued from page 1) House Corporation Works Diligently A fter her freshman year at Cornell, Heather Britt '93 felt she hadn't made as many female friends as she'd hoped. This motivated her to try recruitment as a sophomore, where she met the women of Tri Delta. From driving around with Katy Carroll '93 in her VW convertible to friendly prank wars and moments of deep friendship, Heather found her people at Alpha Beta. "It was a place where I felt like my skills were recognized in a way that, both then and now, helped me get over the 'imposter syndrome' that I think we sometimes feel," Heather said. "I think it also helped me truly accept and love myself and others so much more authentically." Heather has brought that passion for the human experience to a lengthy career in healthcare. She landed the interview for her first job in the D.C. area thanks in part to her Tri Delta connection to the recruiter. Her career path inspired her to pursue graduate school—first for a Master of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, followed by a doctorate at the University of Minnesota. Over the years, Heather has worked on both the hospital and clinic sides of the industry as well as the insurance side. About five years ago, Heather decided to join the House Corporation following a call for more alumnae support. She served part of her tenure as president and continues to serve as a board member, directly supporting the active chapter officers. "It's been great to reconnect with the chapter and the house, to get to know Alpha Beta sisters from over the years, and to have so many great conversations with the current collegiates." Heather is honored to bring her expertise back to the sisterhood, especially as it faces the challenges of a pandemic. "To me, 'sisters helping sisters' means striving our best to stay connected, to stay safe, and to stay intentional in our efforts to manage this together," Heather explains. For her, this means regular Zoom calls with sisters such as Katy Carroll '93, Heather "Socket" Toomey Zimmerman '93, and Deanna Smith Watson '92, as well as working on the board and being there for her two children. "Life is going to be full of lots of blips and challenges—some long and short, and some of them a lifetime," Heather says as advice to undergraduate sisters. "I hope you'll look at this year as a chance to practice how you can support each other over a lifetime. COVID cannot take away the connection that is sisterhood." To sisters who may have fallen out of touch, Heather encourages them to try reconnecting on social media and consider joining the House Corporation. "Your friendships are longstanding and steadfast, so know that even if your pictures have faded, those relationships are true." Heather lives in St. Paul, MN, and loves spending time in the North Woods with her family. In the pandemic, she has enjoyed watching her kids, Henry and Maddy, build new skills such as cooking and video development. She is also helping Maddy with college applications, and Cornell is on her list. Connect with Heather at heather.rae.britt@gmail.com. Staying Connected Through Adversity Heather Britt '93 on Why COVID-19 Won't Beat Alpha Beta Heather Britt '93 celebrates "fake prom" this spring with her daughter, Maddy (17), and son, Henry (15). Katy Carroll '93 with Heather's kids in Seattle in April 2018.

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