The Contributing Writers program provides an opportunity for collegiate and alumnae members to have their work published in Themis and ZTA's online blog. Selected from a field of applicants, they also receive writing and editing coaching from Staff Writer/Special Projects Coordinator Christy Marx Barber (Alpha Psi Chapter, University of Missouri). Their first assignments appeared in the spring 2023 issue of Themis.

Contributing Writers featured in spring 2024 issue:

Hannah Newman (Zeta Lambda Chapter, Rider University) is a junior journalism major with minors in sports media and Spanish. She is currently President of Zeta Lambda Chapter after serving as Risk Reduction and Education Chair in 2023. You can read her "From Where I Sit" column in the spring 2024 issue, as well as other stories in winter 2024 and spring and summer 2023, and a feature about a study abroad trip to Greece in the ZTA online blog.

Lisa Perry (Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Oklahoma State University) is a freelance writer, editor and event photographer with bachelor’s degrees in music education and journalism. She has covered nonprofit fundraisers in Denver for Black-tie Colorado/Spotlight Colorado since 2009. Lisa is a huge fan of her beloved OSU Cowboys and Denver sports teams and enjoys golf and mountain recreational activities with her longtime boyfriend. She’s also part of an advocacy group for crime victims and a devoted “mom” to two rambunctious Amazon parrots. You can read her feature, "Tied Together," in the spring 2024 issue, as well as a profile of alumna and former police officer Connie Koski in the summer 2023 issue.

Other Contributing Writers

Maddie Willis (Alpha Omicron Chapter, The University of Iowa) is junior studying journalism and mass communications, with a minor in history. She is a news reporter and digital producer for The Daily Iowan and Iowa Public Radio and freelancer for her hometown newspaper, the Manteno Vedette. Maddie has served as Recording Secretary and Parents Events Chair for Alpha Omicron.