Welcome!
The University of Illinois Panhellenic Councils welcomes you to our 2025 Formal Recruitment Page! Here you can find information, common questions, and our link to register for recruitment!!
Go Greek, Go Illini!
The Panhellenic community is proud to be the largest women-run RSO on campus. The Panhellenic community continues to achieve a GPA higher than that of the overall campus. Our members represent all academic colleges on campus with various career aspirations, and are engaged leaders in almost every facet of campus life!
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Whether you’re navigating recruitment, chapter involvement, or just trying to learn more, we’re here to answer your questions (no question is too small — we promise!) and provide helpful resources along the way.
Looking for specific information? click a link below:
Quick questions
We answered some of the most common questions asked during primary recruitment!
Letter from UIUC Vp of Recruitment
Why Panhellenic? Hear from our Vice President of Recruitment, Maddie Gaede, on going Greek at the University of Illinois!
Have a question, comment or Concern?
Fill out this form or email the VP Recruitment at illiniphcvprecruitment@gmail.com
Our 2026 Recruitment Team
The Panhellenic Association is a self-governing body - members selected for this board represent our 18 NPC organization, with the ideal of promoting better community for all those involved in the recruitment process.
Maddie Gaede
Vice President of Recruitment
Brooke O'Leary
Director of Recruitment Logistics
Brooke works closely alongside the Vice President of Recruitment to help make Primary Recruitment events run smoothly! This role focuses on organizing details such as event planning, room reservations, and communication with chapters.
Maddie Lawson
Director of
Recruitment Counselors
Ava Duman
Assistant Director of
Recruitment Counselors
This team is all about supporting our Recruitment Counselors — the friendly faces who guide potential new members through the sorority recruitment process. Maddie and Ava work to organize interviews and leading training to running daily meetings during Recruitment, this position helps make sure every Recruitment Counselor is prepared, confident, and supported. They’re also a go-to resource, mentor, and behind-the-scenes leader who keeps everything running smoothly!
Antigoni Garbis
Director of
Recruitment Technology
Halena Laven
Assistant Director of
Recruitment Technology
This duo is the tech wizard behind Formal Recruitment! They manage the recruitment software, train chapter leaders on how to use it, and make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes — from submitting invite lists to tracking PNM attendance. Whether it’s day or night, they’re the go-to for any technical questions and keep all the digital details organized and up to date.
Jillian Herter
Vice President of
Public Relations
Lainey Miller
Director of
Recruitment Marketing
This team brings the look and feel of recruitment to life! From designing the PNM booklet to creating eye-catching flyers, banners, and giveaways, they handle all things creative and promotional. Working closely with the Public Relations Director and campus staff, they help make sure every recruitment event looks polished, professional, and full of Illini spirit.
Jaymeson Barham
Vice President of
Operations
Jaymeson helps to keeps recruitment running on budget and on track! She manages all finances related to Formal Recruitment — from building the budget to handling registration fees and organizing donations.