Caroline Gibbes
President
4th year Psychology major
Hometown: St. Johns, Florida
Favorite Verse: Romans 5:1
Gainesville Church: Chapel of the Incarnation
Hello everyone! My name is Caroline, and I'm from St.Johns, FL. I'll be a Senior this fall majoring in Psychology on the Behavioral Analysis track, and pursing a Master's in Public Health as a Combination Degree. Theta Alpha is so close to my heart because I know I can rely on my sisters to always uplift me, hold me accountable in my walk with Christ, celebrate my wins with me, and be down for any adventure! These girls are so special and I love them all so much :) I'll be serving as our chapter's 2026-2027 President, which means I have the privelage of supporting the other officers as they put all of the work in to make Theta Alpha the wonderful place it is. I also help out with alumnae and National Board relations, lots of the behind-the-scenes logistics, and elections in the spring. I am so excited for this year and to meet all of our lovely new ladies!
Chaplain
Madelyn Bland
2nd year Marine Science major
Hometown: Sarasota, Florida
Favorite Verse: Psalm 23
Gainesville Church: St. Augustine Catholic
Hi angels! My name is Madelyn (I go by Maddy) and I'm from Sarasota, Florida. I am an upcoming sophomore majoring in Marine Science! I LOVE Theta Alpha because it gave me my best friends and a community of girls who uplift and encourage me in my faith. Theta Alpha has also helped grow my faith so much through all the events we do. I'll be serving as the 2026-2027 Chaplain, which means I am in charge of spiritually leading the sorority, retreat, big/little, and all Jesus events! I am SO beyond excited to see where this year will take us and to spend time with Jesus and my girls!
Clarissa Toney
Internal VP
3rd year Health Science major
Hometown: Green Cove Springs, Florida
Favorite Verse: 1 Peter 1: 7-9
Gainesville Church: Canvas
Hello! My name is Clare and I’m from a small town outside of Jax called Green Cove Springs. I am a health science major and a rising junior, or senior, that’s still tbd lol. One of the many reasons I love Theta Alpha is because it gave me such a loving, God centered community right when I needed it most. Theta Alpha and the community surrounding it has truly changed my life and relationship with God and I am so thankful! I have been given the opportunity to serve Theta Alpha as the 2026-2027 Internal Vice President! As the IVP I am in charge of rush, sisterhood, service, and family weekend! I’m so excited to get started and for all this year has to come!
External VP
Kyra Ritter
3rd year Diatetics major
Hometown: Estero, Florida
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 16:24
Gainesville Church: Canvas
Hi everyone! My name is Kyra and I’m from Estero Fl. I am an upcoming Junior majoring in dietetics. I absolutely love Theta Alpha because it is a Jesus focused sisterhood that has shaped and will continue to shape my time at UF to be brighter and look more like Jesus.
MELANIE DIAZ
Treasurer
4th year Nutritional Sciences major and Anthropology minor
Hometown: Ocala, Florida
Favorite Verse: 2 Timothy 4:17, "But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth."
Gainesville Church: Greenhouse
Hi everyone! My name is Melanie Diaz, and I'm from Ocala, Florida. I'm entering my fourth year at the University of Florida, majoring in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Anthropology. I absolutely love Theta Alpha because it has given me an amazing group of friends and has strengthened my relationship with God. Being surrounded by women who encourage me in my faith has helped me grow spiritually and reminded me to keep God at the center of everything I do. I'll be serving as your 2026–2027 Treasurer, which means I'll be responsible for managing our chapter's budget, collecting dues, and helping keep our finances organized throughout the year. I'm looking forward to serving our chapter and making this a great year together!
Secretary
HAILEY KON
4th year double major in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience & Public Relations
Hometown: Titusville, Florida
Favorite Verse: Job 8:21, "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy."
Gainesville Church: Greenhouse
