Executive Board

Jessica Schollenberger discovered Phi Beta while attending Capital University. She was looking for a place to call home and found it in the Phi Chapter. Phi Beta was supposed to be limited to something she did in college, but she fell in love with the organization and has chosen to stay active as an alumni. Professionally, Jessica enjoys working as a teacher with children with high behavior and is involved with her local theatre community. Jessica has assisted with different projects, both on the local and national level, for Phi Beta. Most recently, she has served as the Vice President of Collegiate. Jessica is now honored to be serving as Phi Beta's National President. She hopes to support growth in Phi Beta and leadership in our members through the coming years.

Artforms: Theatre, Speech

Elin Tuason Torvik has been a member of Phi Beta since her college days, where she was a founding member of the Beta Epsilon collegiate chapter at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Since then, Elin has served in National Director positions and on the National Council, including National Editor, Vice President of Alumni, and National President. Elin has degrees in Art History, Humanities, and Interior Design; she also plays the piano and paints in watercolor and mixed media. Elin lives with her family in Madison, WI, and works in international telecommunications. She continues to participate in the local Alumni chapter, Pi Eta, and is also a Pi Epsilon Alpha chapter member.

Artforms: Art History, Music

Sarah Howe is a recent graduate from Capital University and Phi Chapter. Sarah is a Behavioral Health Specialist with a local community-based mental health agency. Their primary art forms include music, live theatre, and visual arts. However, they appreciate and observe many other art forms. Sarah is so excited to help the collegiate chapters in their journey through Phi Beta! They are also excited to get to know and work with more alumni they haven’t met or interacted with. Their favorite Phi Beta memories include when Phi Chapter spent social time together. They especially loved the Study Breakfast events the chapter had on initiation day. Sarah’s passion for Phi Beta, providing assistance, and working with people drives them as Vice President of Collegiate.

Artforms: Music, Theater, and Visual Arts

Rebecca joined the Phi Chapter of Phi Beta Fraternity in 2012. While at Capital University, she majored in Biology, minored in Creative Writing, and was part of various student organizations. She even cared for the biology department’s Living Collection of reptiles, amphibians, and various rodents! After graduation, Rebecca joined the Pi Nu Alumni chapter in Columbus, Ohio, and has recently joined the online chapter, Pi Epsilon Alpha. She is a former Director of Rituals.

Rebecca recently graduated with her Master of Health Administration and hopes to work for a non-profit healthcare organization to improve health outcomes and accessibility for low-income and marginalized communities.

She enjoys gardening and playing games, including anything from cards to popular tabletops like Dungeons & Dragons. She is excited to continue her involvement with Phi Beta and pursue the goal of writing and publishing a novel or series.

Rebecca lives in Reynoldsburg, OH, with her wife and four cats.

Artform: Creative Writing

Holly entered Phi Beta while attending the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music as a Dance Major. While attending CCM, she earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees, started a modern dance company with a fellow dance member, performed with the Cincinnati Ballet Company, and reactivated the Delta chapter of Phi Beta on campus. She has actively served in several positions for her local chapter of Pi Alpha Mu in Cincinnati, OH, for many years, as well as serving in various national positions since graduating from school. Currently residing in Cincinnati with family, grandchildren, and a great-grandson while visiting her other three daughters and their families throughout the country, she finds time to garden, takes aquatic classes, teaches an aquatic barre class, and enjoys going to movies on the big screen.

Artforms: Ballet, Modern Dance

Ann Marie Hardulak joined Phi Beta in 1970 as an Alpha Psi chapter charter member (Ursuline College, Cleveland, Ohio). In 1972, she organized area alums and, shortly after that, assisted in installing Pi Alpha Sigma. Ann Marie served as Alpha Psi's senior advisor and Pi Alpha Sigma's president for a few years. Additionally, she served on the National Council, first as National Director of Extension, then as National VP/Collegiates.

Ann Marie's most extended term of service was as National Director of Awards, a position she enthusiastically held for twenty years. She is most pleased to be able to assist in this capacity once again.

A former music educator, Ann Marie sang with the renowned Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for forty-six seasons. She and her husband, Tom, take great pride in their three beautiful daughters.

Artforms: Choral Music, Creative Writing

Katalin Dotts is a graduate of Capital University and Phi Chapter. She graduated in 2022 with a Master of Science in environmental policy and management at American Military University. Katalin is an environmental scientist teaching middle school STEM classes in New Mexico. Her primary art forms include ballroom dancing and playing clarinet and oboe. She has lived around the world and across the United States. She enjoys being a lifelong learner and frequently learns new skills. Some of her favorite Phi Beta memories are the dances we held. Katalin is the president of Pi Epsilon Alpha, the alumni e-chapter of Phi Beta. She looks forward to helping Phi Beta members stay connected for life in the arts after graduation across the country.

Artforms: Music and Dance

Composer, author, and music educator Jamie K. Auberg is a versatile artist involved in many arts aspects. He graduated cum laude from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Virginia State Teacher’s License. As a composer, Mr. Auberg is a prolific writer, posting new compositions on his website regularly. He has two arrangements published with Tuba Press and Alcove Publications, respectively. His piece, “Battles for the Soul” for two clarinets and guitar, has been recorded with Leonarda Productions on an album entitled “Unforgettable Hues.” He is currently a freelance music arranger for Jellynote.com Publications. As a music educator, Mr. Auberg has taught elementary music at Denbigh Christian Academy and Band at Hampton Christian Academy. He is currently a piano and clarinet instructor at Centerstage Academy. He also owns Auberg Instructional Innovations, teaching group music and computer animation lessons with the Newport News Parks and Rec Instructional Programs. He has written several books for music instruction, including piano, clarinet, guitar, and ukulele methods. He has produced multiple CD albums, which are for sale at cdbaby.com. But music is not the only artistic endeavor Mr. Auberg enjoys; he also writes novels and produces amateur films. He is a freelance composer and video editor with the Virginia Film Company and composed the soundtrack to their movie “Honorable Men.”

Artforms: Music Composition, Music Production, Music Education

Jessica Schollenberger discovered Phi Beta while attending Capital University. She was looking for a place to call home and found it in the Phi Chapter. Phi Beta was supposed to be limited to something she did in college, but she fell in love with the organization and has chosen to stay active as an alumni. Professionally, Jessica enjoys working as a teacher with children with high behavior and is involved with her local theatre community. Jessica has assisted with different projects, both on the local and national level, for Phi Beta. Most recently, she has served as the Vice President of Collegiate. Jessica is now honored to be serving as Phi Beta's National President. She hopes to support growth in Phi Beta and leadership in our members through the coming years.

Artforms: Theatre, Speech

Maryanne attended the University of Cincinnati, earning her BS and BA; then later completed her MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.

Maryanne joined Phi Beta Fraternity during her undergraduate years in the Theatre Department. She served as President of her collegiate chapter, Delta.

Currently, she serves as our Director of Projects. Her CPA knowledge is a valuable asset to our Fraternity, as is her affiliation with the Cincinnati chapter of The MacDowell Society. Maryanne lives in Cincinnati, and among her many leadership positions throughout the tri-state area (too many to list), she always has time for her family and two grandchildren.

Artform: Theatre

Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss is a euphonium artist and music educator in central Ohio. She was active with the Phi chapter as she attended Capital University. She earned her master's degree in euphonium performance at the Royal Northern College in Manchester, England, where she earned Honors with Distinction in Performance. In 2015, she graduated from Rutgers University as the first doctoral euphonium student.

Amy is active in teaching, performing, and promoting Brass Bands. She lives in Lewis Center, OH, with her husband and two children.

Artforms: Music Performance, Music Education

Lois Poe Rust (Lamb) joined Phi Beta as a student at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She was in the first Musical Theater class at CCM and obtained a Master’s in Broadcasting there. After graduating, she became a TV producer at Chanel 12 in Cincinnati. Lois has been involved in theater, art, dance, and music since she was fourteen and continues to be involved in the Cincinnati OPERA as a member of the OPERA Guild. Lois has taught Drama and produced events at Cincinnati Country Day School for the past forty-two years. She is very thankful to have lived a creative life.

Artforms: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Broadcasting

Michael Haskell has been a member of Phi Beta since joining its Phi Chapter at Capital University in the Fall of 2019. While at Capital, Michael held multiple chairs, headed various committees, and served as Vice President and President. Michael has also been active in Capital’s theater scene, having been an actor, director, and student administrator throughout his collegiate career. Michael graduated in May 2023 from Capital with a major in Integrated Social Studies Education and a minor in Public History & Historic Preservation. Currently, Michael is working at Thomas Worthington High School.

Artforms: Music, Theatre Production

Nicky Gutierrez has been a Phi Beta member since the Spring of 2018, when he joined the Phi Chapter at Capital University. He served as sentinel chair and Vice President. Nicky assisted the National Council with various special projects. He served as National Editor and reactivated the National Magazine, the Baton. Nicky serves as Director of Ritual, is chair of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) committee, and is Junior Alumni Advisor for Phi Chapter. He has a BA in Religious Studies and Creative Writing and minored in Literature and Screenwriting. Nicky earned two MA degrees at Bethany Theological Seminary: an MA with a Concentration in Theological Studies and an MA in Theopoetics and Writing. He is a theopoet, writer of haikus, lover of puns, and pilgrim.

Artform: Poetry