Hello all! I am so proud to welcome you to Alpha Phi at MIT. I am beyond glad you are here and hope you can learn a bit about this wonderful place we call home.
My name is Katie Kempff, and I am currently serving as Chapter President. I am a member of the Class of 2026 and am double-majored in Climate System Science & Engineering and Global Languages (Spanish). I am originally from the Chicagoland area (western suburbs), but have fallen in love with Boston during my time here! I am a high jumper on the MIT track team, and am passionate about the MIT Energy and Climate Club, Little Beavers Running Club, and sustainability research with the MIT Climate Policy Center. When I’m not on campus, I’m probably running down the esplanade, trying a new ice cream spot in Boston, road-tripping somewhere in New England, or traveling with my amazing Alpha Phi sisters.
I can confidently say that joining Alpha Phi was the best choice I have made so far in my MIT career. I was completely terrified when my parents dropped me off at Baker House more than two years ago, and was worried that I wouldn’t find a support system so far from home. However, from my first conversations in the Alpha Phi room during recruitment, I knew that this was somewhere I could belong. The members I’d met just ten minutes earlier were already making me laugh, genuinely cared about my interests, inspired me with their passions, and obviously shared so much love for one another.
Since freshman year, I have gone through a lot of changes at MIT – but the one constant in my life has been Alpha Phi. When I hear good news, the first place I turn is my family line, and I know that they will always be down to celebrate with a movie marathon or dinner at Five Spices House in Cambridge. Alpha Phi sisters have painstakingly edited my resumé, advised me on all sorts of applications, and encouraged me to reach for opportunities even when I doubt myself. Most importantly, though, I know that I have somewhere to turn on those days when nothing seems to go my way. I’ve cried to my sisters more times than I can count, and I know that every member of Alpha Phi would take the time to listen and give advice over some Café 472 frozen yogurt. The Phi Hive is where I feel the most at home, and I could not be more grateful to have found a place where I feel comfortable being my full self.
As Chapter President, I hope to continue the legacy of love and excellence that I have experienced during my time in Alpha Phi. I am so proud of how our organization encourages members not only to reach personal success, but also to participate in something greater than themselves. The numerous philanthropy efforts our members champion, both in Alpha Phi and beyond, make a real difference in the world. I want to foster a community where every member feels supported, welcomed, and excited to contribute their strengths and passions to these efforts.
Alpha Phi, you mean so much to me, and I cannot wait to grow together. I know that we will continue to provide a community that celebrates differences, fosters growth, values authenticity, and leaves a lifelong positive impact on all its members.
aoe,
Katie <3
