Officers

Spring 2009

President— Tina Rinaldi
Tina Rinaldi, a senior from Whittier, CA, pledged in 2008. She is an English and Art History double major, who has proudly received the honor of Highest Palmer GPA both in Fall 2008 and Spring 2009. She plans to earn a Masters degree in Library Science, in order to pursue a career as a librarian. Recently Tina has committed herself to restoring the Palmer Lineages Board and is thrilled to be moving along nicely on the project. Her past positions include Vice President, Historian, and Head of Community Service as well as Scholarship. Tina stays involved on campus through her performances with Whittier’s Choir. She is also a proud member of Sigma Tau Delta, an International English Honor Society. Tina loves books, conversation and delicious food shared with good friends, and of course, great sisters.

Vice President—  Maggie Beard
Maggie pledged in 2008. She is a double major of Political Science and History. She is a proud member of the class of 2011. Her career goals are ever changing, but the only constant has been a love of political campaign management. Maggie is from Temecula, California where she spends as much time as she can. When she is not studying or with sisters, or with family she is at home restoring her 1961 Mercedes 190D to its glory. This summer she is working in Washington, D.C. at the Department of the Navy with an internship with the Naval History and Heritage Command.  She cannot wait to see what the future has.

Secretary—  Thalia Perez
 

Treasurer— Ginny Traster
Ginny Traster is a junior at Whittier college. She is double majoring in both Math and Art and she still has no idea what she wants to do in life. In addition to Palmers, she is also a member of HSA, the art club, works at Phonathon, and is the A&E co-editor for the QC. She pledged in 2008 and thinks it was one of the best decisions ever. She is excited to be social chair because she loves meeting new people and getting everyone together to hang out and have fun. She loves music, being random, and being able to help people out.

Intersociety Representatives—

Marisol Haro
This is Marisol Haro's second year being elected as ISC Rep and is very excited to continue this position. She is currently a junior majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. She is from Baldwin Park where she is the youngest of five. Her goals after college is to continue onto graduate school to receive her Ph.D and become a veterinarian. She enjoys meeting new people and hanging out with her sisters.

Tammy Miyata
Tammy is a sophomore at Whittier College from Rosemead, California. She is majoring in Biology and "hopefully" minoring in Psychology. Tammy is also a member of HIC and ASA. After graduating from Whittier, she wishes to go to graduate school and hopes to become a nurse. As many know, Tammy loves anything and everything about Hawai'i. Tammy says, "II absolutely love my sisters and would be nothing without them."

Social Chair—  

Alumna Sponsor— 

Rebecca Deitch – Fall 2009-Spring 2010

Jessica Robledo ('05) – Spring 2009-Fall 2009
Jessica is now teaching middle school pre-algebra and life science in Whittier. She finished her MA and teaching credential from WC in 2007. Currently, she is involved as a member of the Alumni Board and is working with GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) to help communicate and reconnect alumni with each other and the college. Jessica Robledo graduated from Whittier in 2005 with a BA that was self designed through the Whittier Scholars Program. Her degree was titled: Culture, Community, and the California Student. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with sisters. Jessica will looks forward to helping bridge the gap between actives and alumnae.

Faculty Advisor— Dr. Mike McBride, "Doc"
   Dr. Michael McBride has served the Palmer Society as Faculty Advisor for over 25 years. Despite his enormous involvement in Whittier College activities, "Doc" never hesitates to offer his guidance and support to Palmers. In addition to the Palmer Society, Mike also currently serves as coach of the Women's Softball team, advisor of Model United Nations, Director of Foreign Study, Chair of Political Science department, and Consultant to the United Nations. Mike earned all three of his degrees from Purdue University: BA in International Relations ('66), MA in Political Science ('67), and PhD Soviet Studies ('69). Mike's daughter, Jennifer, is a Whittier College graduate ('96), and his other daughter, Kathleen, graduated from Lewis and Clark University ('00). In what little spare time he has, Mike enjoys watching baseball and studying the Civil War. He enjoyed a well deserved sabbatical working for the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in Fall 2002 and was honored in 2004 at the Poet Award Gala by receiving the "Honorary Alumni" award.