Meet Our Executive Board

President

Ellie Tanner (Founding Member) is a Junior Political Science major and Spanish minor from Columbia, SC. Ellie has been a member of Phi Delta Phi since its founding in the fall of her freshman year, and she has a deep appreciation for all things PDP. Ellie previously served as the New Member Educator and the first Recruitment Chair for Phi Delta Phi, and she is excited for all the work she will do as President. She is currently working at a local law firm called Bruner Powell Wall and Mullins, is a member of the Honors College, and holds leadership roles in Student Government, Phi Sigma Alpha, and Espacio Español.

Ellie Tanner

Vice President

Cate Lemmon (Beta Class) is a Junior Criminology & Criminal Justice major with a Law & Society and Business Administration minor from Raleigh, NC. Cate previously served as Recruitment Chair, and is excited about the opportunity to step into the Vice President Role. Outside of PDP, Cate is a member of the Honors College and Kappa Delta. After undergrad, Cate hopes to go straight to law school and eventually practice Criminal Law.

Cate Lemmon

Treasurer

Sarah Grace Richardson

Sarah Grace Richardson (Gamma Class) is a Junior International Business and Finance double major with a minor in Spanish. During her final year of undergrad, Sarah Grace plans to earn her Master’s in International Business before attending law school. She is very excited to serve Phi Delta Phi as Treasurer. Outside of her involvement in PDP, Sarah Grace serves as CFO for Women in Business Council, Social Chair for Astronomy Club, and is a member of the Honors College. Currently, Sarah Grace is interning at LPL Financial as a Paralegal, and will work at the South Carolina Election Commission in the fall.

Secretary

Mia LaPinta

Mia LaPinta (Beta Class) is an incoming Senior graduating a year early at the University of South Carolina. Other then her involvement in Phi Delta Phi, she has been a part of Student Government for the past 2 years, will be starting her 3rd semester in Sustainable Carolina as a part of the Environmental Justice Team, as well as her second year serving the community as a Resident Assistant. Mia is committed to her academics as well, maintaining presidents list for the 3 out of the 4 semesters she has attended USC. She intends to take her LSAT in the upcoming year and attend law school starting Fall 2027.

New Member Educator

Liam Chandler

Liam Chandler (Beta Class) is a Junior English & Geography double major from Clemson, SC. After undergrad, Liam plans to earn a Master’s in Secondary Education before attending law school with hopes of practicing Education Law. Liam is very passionate about Phi Delta Phi and is looking forward to welcoming in all new members while helping them transition smoothly into the Fraternity. He is currently interning for Attorney General Wilson, and outside of PDP he enjoys serving as a leader in Gamecock Ultimate and Student Government as well.