Founders
This founder was known for her activism in social justice and education
Jessie Wallace Hughan
AOII founded in this decade
1890s
AOII National HQ is in this state
Tennessee
Leadership style emphasized in AOII
Values-based / authenticity
AOII primary philanthropy
Arthritis
She was instrumental in writing AOII’s first constitution and policies
Stella George Stern Perry
First expansions outside NY were to this region
Midwest
Committees of alumnae supporting chapters
Alumnae Advisory Committees
AOII encourages open communication to achieve this
Accountability / collaboration
National partner for arthritis support
Arthritis Foundation
This founder’s legal background helped shape AOII’s early administrative structure
Helen St. Clair Mullan
Early alumnae chapters were meant to do this
Support collegiate chapters / continue involvement
Executive Board provides this type of training
Leadership academy
Standards process supports this
What is personal growth / accountability
ULV project supporting soldiers
Sisters for Soldiers
One founder had a daily ritual of note-passing and journaling that influenced chapter culture
Jessie Wallace Hughan
Early chapters tracked this for growth
Chapter operations / officer roles
National board sets this for planning
Strategic initiatives
Leadership programs teach this
Strategic planning / communication
Sustainable philanthropy shows this
Lasting impact / service
This founder played a key role in establishing AOII’s principles of values-based leadership
Helen St. Clair Mullan
Founders debated ritual duration
Initiation ceremony length
Alumnae advisors guide this
Chapter operations / national compliance
Members align with this in leadership
AOII values / ethics
Philanthropy measured beyond fundraising
Volunteer hours / community engagement