Meet the Current Siblings of ADE
Fifth years & Beyond
SEA SIGAL
Big: Casey Hoffman (Alumni)
Little: Elizabeth Furst (Alumni)
History and Adolescent Education double major
New Member Class: Spring 2016, “diΑΔΕm”
Position(s): None
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: The amazing people I meet along the way
Fun fact: If it doesn’t make me smile, it’s not for me
How to contact me: FB! (Bean Lentil)
KATIE BARRY
Big: Mackenzie Young (Alumni)
Little: Amanda Vick
Sociology major and once it’s actually made, Socio-Medical Sciences major
New Member Class: Fall 2017, “retrogrΑΔΕ”
Position(s): None
Hometown: Ellicottville, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: I like that I can be myself and not feel any judgment
Fun Fact: My mom also went to Geneseo! She graduated in 1993, but she wasn’t in a sorority
How to contact me: Facebook (Katie Barry)
Seniors
BRITTANY BEARSS
Bigs: Brie Rogers Lila Klatz (both alumni)
Little: Grace Sellers!
Psychology major with a minor in Human Development
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): Co-web designer, Co-intramural Director
Hometown: Medina, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE because of how friendly and accepting everyone was during my rush process!
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ: My favorite memory is our fall 2018 holiday card making event! Siblings tabled for students to decorate cards to spread some holiday happiness to hospitalized kiddos.
Fun Fact: I’m co-president of the Psi Chi Honor Society with another ADE sibling, Niki L.!
How to contact me: Facebook (Brittany Bearss) or email (blb7@geneseo.edu)
Big: Cecilia Brey (Alumni)
Little: Lizzie Smalley
Biochemistry major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): None
Hometown: North Bellmore, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: Everyone gives off such good, warm vibes and I really feel at home and comfortable being myself with all of my siblings!!
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE because I felt at home and comfortable and welcomed with everyone I met and the values the organization has really align with mine.
Fun Fact: I work in the Chemistry department stockroom and I LOVE my job (even with the risk of getting a chemical burn)!!
How to contact me: Facebook (Bri Cunneen), Instagram (@bricunneen), or probably in the ISC!
BRI CUNNEEN
ALYSSA HENDERSON
Big: Brie Rogers! (Alumni)
Little: Lydia Gleason!
Math Major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): None
Hometown: Goshen, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE for its inclusivity and acceptance.
Fun fact: I’m going to be teaching in Ghana
How to contact me: TBD
KAITLYN HOVER
Big: Samantha Gootkin (Alumni)
Little: TBD
Psychology major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): None
Hometown: Candor, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: AΔE accepts people for who they are and gives me the confidence to be myself.
Fun Fact: I’m really good at untying knots
How to contact me: Email (kh33@geneseo.edu)
NIKI LAM
Big: Elizabeth Furst (Alumni)
Little: Priyadarshini Challa
Psychology major with double minor in cognitive and sociomedical science
New Member Class: Spring 2018, “CΑmp ΔazΕ”
Position(s): None
Hometown: Westchester, NY
My favorite thing about AΔE: I joined ΑΔΕ because everyone was so friendly and it felt like I was joining a family rather than just a sorority
Fun Fact: My favorite place that I have traveled to is Greece
How to contact me: Facebook (Niki Lam), but usually in Bailey, probably
MARY SIMPSON
Big: Dana Fiel (Alumni)
Little: Bridget Cain
Psychology major and Human Development minor
New Member Class: Spring 2017, “Α la moΔΕ”
Position(s): President
Hometown: West Windsor, NJ
Why I joined ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE because of the gender-inclusive & intersectional feminist values!
My favorite memory of ΑΔΕ: My favorite memory is probably my Bids night!
Fun Fact: I have an identical twin but they go to UAlbany. You probably won’t see them around hahaha.
How to contact me: Facebook!!! (Mary Simpson)
GENEVIEVE THOMAS
SARAH VERWIJ
Big: Emily Whitney
Little: Jess Rivera
Sociology major
New Member Class: Spring 2019, “Seven Deadly Sins”
Position(s): Co-web Designer, Co-Intramural Director
Hometown: Liverpool, NY
My favorite memory of being in ΑΔΕ: My favorite memory would have to be my bids. It was so exciting to be “chosen” by the org and I have made some of my best friends through ADE
Fun fact: I'm a Capricorn and I was a house cat in a past life
How to contact me: Email (sav6@geneseo.edu)
Juniors
BRIDGET CAIN
Big: Mary Simpson
Little: TBD
English major and Theatre minor with a literature concentration
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Position(s): Song Leader
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE because I treasure the gender inclusivity aspect of the org. All of the siblings are so kind and respectful of everyone and I have honestly never met a group of people so sincere and compassionate!!!
My favorite memory of being in ΑΔΕ:My fav memory would be bid night because it was just full of love and joy and I felt like I truly belonged! 💜
Fun fact: I have a tattoo of a spacey narwhal!!! It’s my fav tattoo
How to contact me: my email is
PRIYADARSHINI CHALLA
NAYONIKA CHATTERJEE
Big: Jasmine Weed (Alumni)
Little: Jessica Lila
Anthropology major
New Member Class: Spring 2019, “Seven Deadly Sins”
Position(s): Recording Secretary
Hometown: Gurgaon, India
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: Recruitment can be frustrating. I was meeting all kinds of people, I felt a connection with some and some just felt like the conversation was being forced. ADE was the one place where I clicked with just about everyone instantly and it felt like I had known them forever. I went home after the formal with a smile on my face, knowing I had made some great friends
Fun fact: I weirdly love cold soggy fries more than crispy hot ones
How to contact me: Facebook (Nayonika Chatterjee) and Instagram (chatterjeenayonika)
MAYA CRAIG
Big: Alondra Diaz
Little: TBD
Biology major
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I choose ADE because I was looking to make new friends and everyone in the organization was so nice and welcoming! I knew that this was an org that I wanted to be apart of because of the support and positivity!
Fun fact: I’m allergic to all peanuts except my dog named peanut.
How to contact me: TBD
ALONDRA DIAZ
Big: Caitlyn Davies (Alumni)
Little: TBD
Psychology major and Sociomedical Sciences minor
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE because it felt like home from the beginning!
Favorite Memory in ΑΔΕ: The Bob Ross paint night siblinghood event!!
Fun Fact: I play rugby!
How to contact me: Email; gct2@geneseo.edu!
Big: Niki Lam
Little: Sarah Holsberg
Mathematics Major
New Member Class: Spring 2019 ” Seven Deadly Sins”
Position(s): Rush Counselor
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: It felt like home and I met some of the most genuine people. My favorite memory is the bids day. I felt very welcomed and special.
Fun fact: I hate cheese and I can speak four languages
How to contact me: Facebook (Priyadarshini R Challa)
LYDIA GLEASON
Big: Alyssa Henderson
Little: Mikayla Anderson
Biology major
New Member Class: Spring 2019, “Seven Deadly Sins”
Position(s): Service Chair, Co-Recruitment Chair
Hometown: Chatham, NY
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ: My favorite memory of ADE is the scavenger hunt new members participated in. When my class did it, we traveled all over the campus meeting up with other sibs where we talked about the values of ADE and our history. My relationship with my class, active sibs and alumni, and ADE grew so much stronger that night
Fun fact: I am a virgo and my favorite Disney princess is Belle
How to contact me: Facebook
EMILY HAYES
Big: Tori Hayes (Alumni)
Little: Charity Roulo
Communication major with a concentration in Personal and Professional Communication
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): New Member Educator, Publicity Chair, Co-Recruitment Chair
Hometown: Clifton Park, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: I love the friends I have made!!
Fun Fact: My big and I first bonded over our love for Art History!
How to contact me: Add me on IG! (ehayes98_)
SARAH HOLSBERG
Big: Priya Challa
Little: TBD
Early childhood education and English (the creative writing track)
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: New York City
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ:I loved my bids and crossing (shoutout to nayo, lila and priya especially!!), and getting to celebrate being a part of this amazing siblinghood 💜🤍
Fun Fact: I've been to 14 different countries!
How to contact me: Instagram @ssarahjosephinee or Facebook: Sarah Holsberg
SAMANTHA KOCH
Big: Sarah Wright (Alumni)
Little: TBD
Psychology major anthropology minor
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Position(s): None
Hometown: Middleport, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: One of my close friends (who was already in ADE) encouraged me to take a look at them during Round Robin and rush, so I did. Throughout getting to know the different sororities I noticed ADE was a group of individuals who strove to make people feel at home and comfortable right away. They are by far some of the most genuine and kind-hearted people I have ever met and I'm so happy that I decided to join this amazing sorority!
Fun Fact: My favorite fruit is Pineapple! 🍍
How to contact me:
Big: Allie Giordano (Alumni)
Little: Maya Craig
Biochemistry Major
New Member Class: Spring 2019 ” Seven Deadly Sins”
Position(s): Academic Chair
Hometown: Brewster, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I chose ADE because of how genuinely unique every sibling was when I met them.
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ: Bids night!! It was so much fun to meet all the siblings!
Fun fact: I have a twin brother and my boyfriend has a twin sister so we are twins dating twins.
How to contact me: TBD
KIARA MAHER
Big: Kaylin Stone (Alumni)
Little: Emma Celt
Psychology major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): Chaplain
Hometown: Troy, NY
Why I joined ΑΔΕ: I joined AΔE because of the family feel I immediately got from interacting with the people that are part of this amazing organization. I had never thought I would join Greek life but AΔE isn’t anything like I thought Greek life was like. I know I’ve found people that make Geneseo feel like home.
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ: My favorite memory is going apple picking with my new member class.
Fun Fact: I have a sock obsession, love anything Disney, and spend most of my time reading.
How to contact me: Facebook Messenger (Kiara Maher) or SUNY Email (kim1@geneseo.edu)
NEHA PATIL
Big: Lila Klatz (Alumni)
Little: Sam Andolina
Psychology major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): Treasurer, Siblinghood Chair
Hometown: Liverpool, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: There is no pressure to change yourself. AΔE loves you for who you are.
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ: Apple picking with my class!
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship in India!
How to contact me: Add me on IG! (nehapatil642)
LILA PISANO
Big: Nayo Chatterjee
Little: TBD
Art History with minors in Museum Studies and Native American Studies
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: Connecticut
Favorite memory in ADE: Big Little Reveal!
Fun Fact: I am a transfer from Bay Path University, a women's college in Massachusetts
How to contact me: Instagram: @jessica.lila_
GRACE SELLERS
Big: Brittany Bearss
Little: TBD
Communication major
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Position(s): None
Hometown: Perkinsville, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I met the members at an event and I felt immediately welcomed and loved! I knew there was no question that I wanted to join.
Fun Fact: I ordered from Starbucks so much that they finally hired me
How to contact me: TBD
MIKA SWANSON
Big: Haylea Zimring (Alumni)
Little: Tammy Hatfield
Psychology major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): Vice-President/Social Chair, Alumni Correspondence Secretary
Hometown: Le Roy, NY
My favorite memory with ΑΔΕ: My fav memories are probably getting my big Haylea and also going apple picking with my new member class
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I loved the aspect of inclusive language and how comfortable I felt when rushing- there was no pressure to be anyone but myself!
Fun Fact: I could recite the entire history of Jell-O from memory
How to contact me: IG @mikaswanson and on Facebook (Mika Swanson)!
AMANDA VICK
Big: Katie Barry
Little: TBD
Sociology major
New Member Class: Spring 2019
Position(s): Balfour
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: I I chose ADE because everyone was so nice and welcoming, it really created an environment for me where I always feel comfortable and loved.
Fun fact: I have two guinea pigs named Stuart and Elliot.
How to contact me: Facebook @ Amanda Vick
PAIGE WEBB
Big: CHLOE!!!! (Alumni)
Little: Abigail Cahill
Anthropology major
New Member Class: Fall 2018, “gArDEn dADdiEs”
Position(s): Critic & Teller/Sergeant at Arms
Hometown: Le Roy, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: It was easy to talk to everyone at rush events and I made friends so quickly!
Fun Fact: I’m a Virgo!! & I love history!! & I have a chinchilla named Mac Daddy!
How to contact me: Facebook (Paige Webb)
Sophomores
Big: Neha Patil!
Little: TBD
Psychology major
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Position(s): None
Hometown: Williamsville, NY
My favorite thing about ΑΔΕ: Everyone has something different to offer :) And I loved bid night!!
Fun Fact: I have a pitbull named Abby
How to contact me: TBD
SAM ANDOLINA
EMMA CELT
Big: Kiara Maher
Little: TBD
Elementary/Special Education with a Theatre concentration
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Position(s): None
Hometown: Dix Hills, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ:I chose ADE because I love their ideals of diversity and inclusivity and everyone has been so nice!!!
Fun Fact: I write poetry and I was the editor of my school literary magazine for three years!
How to contact me:
JESS RIVERA
Big: Sarah Verwij
Little: TBD
Geography major environmental studies minor
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Why ADE: All the sibs seemed really nice and I love seeing them active and present on campus helping others!
Fun Fact: I run the snails of Geneseo Instagram page
How to contact me:
LIZZIE SMALLEY
Big: Bri Cunnen
Little: TBD
Early childhood/childhood education, human development concentration
New Member Class: Fall 2019 "Seven Dwarfs"
Position(s): None
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Why I chose ΑΔΕ: It felt like such a loving and supportive environment and everyone was so genuine and sweet!
Fun Fact: I’ve performed in MetLife stadium twice
How to contact me:
Freshman
MIKAYLA ANDERSON
Big: Lydia Gleason
Little: TBD
Political Science & International Relations
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: Hadley, NY
Favorite memory: Bids night!
Fun Fact: I named my cat Fat Chicken Rockstar Anderson
How to contact me: Instagram: @Mikayla_Ander Twitter: @actuallymikayla
Email:
ABBY CAHILL
Big: Paige Webb
Little: TBD
Political Science & International Relations major
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: New Hartford, NY
Why ADE: I chose ADE because I came in and immediately felt welcome. Everyone is so interesting and great to have a conversation with!
Fun Fact: I can rap the fast part in Rap God.
How to contact me: TBD
TAMMY HATFIELD
Big: Mika Swanson
Little: TBD
Business Administration major
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: Nunda, NY
Favorite memory with ADE: I loved bids night because I really learned our close my siblinghood would be!
Fun Fact: I have 13 pairs of crocs!
How to contact me: TBD
CHARITY ROULO
Big: Emily Hayes!
Little: TBD
Psychology major
New Member Class: Spring 2020
Position(s): None
Hometown: Portville, NY
Favorite memory: meeting my big at big/ little reveal!
Fun Fact: I can sing my ABCs backward!
How to contact me: or insta @charity.700