Join me in supporting NPHC programming through the Greek Community Endowment Fund.

Hello everyone! My name is Kendhyl Wilder, and I am a senior from Pickerington, Ohio, majoring in Public Management, Leadership, and Policy and Political Science on the pre-law track.

Throughout my time at Ohio State, I have been fortunate to be part of many organizations, but becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Chapter stands at the center of my journey. I joined the same chapter as my mom and grandmother, which has been a meaningful way to honor and continue the legacy they began. My grandfather also left his mark at Ohio State as a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. My ties to the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Ohio State are deeply personal. Through it, I have come to understand how the Divine Nine fosters community, connection, and a lasting sense of home on this campus.

This understanding inspired me to serve as the Director of Special Events and Programming on the NPHC executive board. In this role, I had the privilege of planning events like the Yard Show and Step Show, performances that celebrate Divine Nine culture and creativity.

Being entrusted with these events allowed me to see not only the preparation behind them but also the greater purpose they serve. They are more than performances. They are spaces where students gather and celebrate, where alumni reconnect with campus, and where the Divine Nine honors its culture, history, and impact. Some of my most meaningful memories at Ohio State have come from attending, organizing, and performing in these events, because they revealed to me the power of shared community.

Now, as a member of the 2025 Homecoming Court, I am humbled to use my platform to continue that work. The Greek Community Endowed Fund was created to ensure the Greek community is living its goals and values through strong individual chapters and effective inter-Greek programs. By fundraising specifically for NPHC programming through the Greek Community Endowment Fund, I am committed to ensuring these traditions remain strong and that future generations continue to have spaces where unity, culture, and community thrive.