Alpha Chi Omega - University of Kansas

N O T E S O F T H E L Y R E | P A G E 2 G rowing up in Los Angeles, the entertainment industry was all Danielle Pistotnik '13 knew, so it's no surprise that it became her career! Throughout her time in the industry, Danielle has enjoyed many opportunities, including twice being named Business Insider's top digital managers, being listed in The Hollywood Reporter's 35 Under 35, developing several hit podcasts, and creating licensing deals and companies for her clients. Danielle also pitched and created The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and is an executive producer on the show. "I started working with the cast years ago as their manager. It was obvious they were stars, and I right away started pitching out the show concept to networks and production companies," Danielle shared. "Getting a show picked up, developed, and then aired took four years and was incredibly difficult." Danielle believes she became successful because she was rebellious in college and Alpha Chi Omega. "I stood with who I was, and now I am highly respected for my strong will in the most difficult industry to make it in in the world." Danielle's family is the best she could ask for. Her mom is an immigrant and her dad is an L.A. native, and they have been encouraging since she was a kid, always telling her she can do anything. They have been supportive of Danielle's sexuality and love her wife. "They taught me to be powerful and go after exactly what I want, no matter how many people try and tell me I can't." In her free time, Danielle lifts weights, does martial arts, surfs, cycles, plays guitar, and cooks. You can connect with her at dpistotnik@gmail.com. Making It in the Entertainment Indury Danielle Pistotnik '13 Discusses Career, How She's Become Who She Is Today Jane Ross Spanbauer '56 is widowed and still lives alone on her farm in Potter Valley, Calif. Email: jandjspan@gmail.com Jennifer Tiller Burgoyne '87 will be celebrating 10 years of opening her ophthalmology surgery/medical practice in 2025. She owns ICT Eye LLC. and BE Aesthetic LLC., which are both in Wichita, Kan, where she has lived for 23 years. Email: jkburgoyne@gmail.com Stacy Abernethy '96 resides in Prairie Village, Kan., and just paid off her first house. She is a very active runner and attends multiple run clubs every day except Sunday. She travels and competes in races all over the U.S. Half- marathon relays, 4Ks, or one-mile races are her favorite. Email her if you have any races to suggest or want to run with her! Email: stacyabs@sbcglobal.net Suzy Kujawa Smith '99 recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary both to her husband and at work at Lurie as a PNP. She joined Jen Baldo Murray '99 to get a local AXO alumnae chapter up and running again for the western suburbs of Chicago. "I would love to help with an alumnae football event!" She resides in Elmhurst, Ill. Email: suzykujawasmith@gmail.com Suzanne Petersen Berkey '02 works full- time as an architect and associate director for commercial retail projects while raising three boys with her husband of 17 years. She serves on the board of trustees at her church and as a team leader of the Good Faith Network. She resides in Olathe, Kan. Email: suz.berkey@gmail.com What words come to mind when you think about Alpha Chi Omega? "Friendships, home away from home, great campus location." –Martha Jones Clyde '61 "Friendship, laughter, home (away from home)." –Marsha Lynn Cromwell-Perry '68 "Meeting my best friend/sister, Samantha Collins-Payne '07! We found out our moms were at Alpha Chi at the same time. What a small world. –Erin Fletcher Campbell '07 What are some of your favorite Alpha Chi Omega memories? "It was a warm and welcoming place. Several of us were in each other's weddings. –Martha Jones Clyde '61 "Skits. We used to write and perform short, funny spoofs. Getting all dressed out for la- de-blah parties, dances. 'Hey, Marsha, your sweetie's on the phone!' We had a home phone (no cell phones in those days)." –Marsha Lynn Cromwell-Perry '68 Alumnae News

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