For Immediate Release
ARLINGTON, TX, July 20, 2022 — Order of Omega, an international honorary organization recognizing
fraternity men and sorority women who have attained a high standard of leadership, service, and scholarship
since 1959, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Lamar Bryant
Lamar currently serves as the associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives, in the Division of Diversity
Engagement at The University of Tennessee Knoxville and collaborates with an amazing team to help
cultivate a campus environment, at all levels, which is inclusive and welcoming to everyone. With over a
decade of professional experience in higher education, Lamar understands the direct correlation between an impactful well-rounded college experience, and high student retention/graduation rates. He believes
academia presents us with a unique opportunity to challenge and support students academically, socially,
and personally. Furthermore, he believes it is not just about getting students to attend college, it is about
creating an experience that compels them to persist and graduate. Lamar is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is a 2006 initiate of Order of Omega.
Ms. Cheri Wechsler
Cheri has long served Order of Omega as the Western Regional Chapter Director. She served as the Assistant Director for Greek Life at the University of Southern California and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Relations at the University of California, Irvine. As a member of Delta Gamma, she has served as a Collegiate Advisor, Alumnae Chapter President, Recruitment and Extension Director and most recently as Council Trustee: Membership. “What I like most about Order of Omega is the uniqueness of how each chapter fills a need on their campus. Magic happens when bringing together the best and brightest members of the fraternity and sorority community.” Cheri is an April 1985 initiate of Order of Omega at the University of Southern California.
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