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A Visionary New Leader for Our Sisterhood

April 29, 2025
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EPISODE SUMMARY

Today, we’re turning the tables in a special episode where our usual host, Tri Delta’s CEO Mindy Tucker, Southern Methodist, is moving to the guest seat! Our special fill-in host Heidi Uhrig Guest, California/Davis, introduces Mindy to you in a whole new way. They talk about how she landed at Tri Delta, her hopes and dreams for our future, and the visionary leadership she’s bringing to our sisterhood. Mindy is passionate about creating a larger, more accessible future for all Tri Deltas and redefining what membership means in a modern, meaningful way. Plus, you’ll learn some things you never knew about her!

EPISODE NOTES

In this special episode, we take a closer look at Mindy’s incredible career path—from working on Capitol Hill and serving as a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice to leading strategic initiatives for global brands and nonprofits. Mindy shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, the defining moments that shaped her leadership style and how those experiences now guide her vision for Tri Delta. She also talks about the future of our sisterhood—how we can grow, evolve and create meaningful lifelong engagement for all members. Plus, you’ll hear how she balances this big role alongside raising two active teenage boys and some fun facts, including a hidden talent sure to surprise you! This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

0:10 – Welcome to our guest host! 
2:00 – What’s it like in on the other side of the mic? 
2:32 – Finding home in Tri Delta at SMU 
3:44 – True belonging in Tri Delta 
4:16 – Bringing firsthand experience to her CEO role 
7:00 – Mindy’s start on Capitol Hill 
9:42 – “Never pass up an opportunity to showcase what you can do” 
11:31 – Building her family through adoption 
13:32 – Finding her way to Executive Office 
16:52 – A great place for women to work 
18:31 – The moment Mindy became CEO 
19:59 – “I had always seen myself as No. 2” 
21:54 – Mindy’s vision for Tri Delta 
26:36 – Hidden talents 
29:05 – Lightning round fun
 

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