The Phi Beta Kappa Society
GREATER DETROIT ASSOCIATION
Nominees for 2026 Board
Leaders of the Association are elected by majority vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee has chosen the following candidates to stand for election at the Annual Meeting on November 22, 2025.
PRESIDENT
Janet Bauder Thornburg (ΦΒΚ Stanford University 1974)
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Raised in California, Janet is a geologist who earned B.S. and M.S. degrees at Stanford University and a Ph.D. at the University of Colorado Boulder. While working in the petroleum industry, she lived in Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas. Since retiring to Ann Arbor in 2016, Janet has served the Greater Detroit Association as VP for Membership (2017-20) and President (2021-25). She also serves ΦΒΚ as Senator for the East Central District. Janet's favorite pastime is riding her Icelandic horse.
PAST PRESIDENT
Pamela Trotman Reid (ΦΒΚ Howard University 2016)
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Pam serves national Phi Beta Kappa as a Senator At-Large. She was President of the Greater Detroit Association in 2018-2020. An alumna of Howard Univ; Temple Univ; & Univ. of Pennsylvania, she served as president of Univ. of Saint Joseph (Connecticut) for seven years. Formerly a professor of psychology at Univ. of Michigan, as well as at City Univ. of New York, Pam now lives in midtown Detroit and is a senior scholar at the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute at Wayne State.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMS
Rebecca Kraus (ΦΒΚ Wayne State University 1975)
Rebecca earned dual B.A. degrees in History and Art History. She has worked in the corporate and academic worlds, heading planning organizations. She founded Rebecca Kraus & Associates LLC in 2006, providing strategic planning, executive coaching, and leadership development. She was the 2015 President of ICF (International Coach Federation) Michigan, and is a current Board member. Rebecca has also served on the boards of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), the Small Business Resource Center, and the American Lhasa Apso Club.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP
Jonathan Jan (ΦΒΚ University of Michigan 2019)
Jonathan earned his bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science, Business and German at the University of Michigan, then continued with a master’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering. During his time at the University, he was a tenor in the Men’s Glee Club, the second oldest collegiate chorus in the U.S. He currently works as an Operations Specialist in Manufacturing IT at General Motors. Jonathan co-chaired the Young Professionals Committee of the Greater Detroit Association in 2022-2023 prior to becoming VP for Membership in 2024.
SECRETARY & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CO-CHAIR
Clyde Granzeier (ΦΒΚ University of Michigan 2024)
Clyde received his bachelor's degree with an honors major in Creative Writing and Literature and a minor in History at the University of Michigan. He lives in Royal Oak and is currently a first-year student at Wayne State University Law. When not in classes, he enjoys writing poems, volunteering with the Wyandotte Historical Museum, and playing tabletop games with friends in his free time.
INTERIM TREASURER
Mary Stone (ΦΒΚ University of Michigan 1980)
Mary has bachelor and master's degrees in actuarial science. She began her career as an actuary in insurance before becoming a retirement consultant for organizations with defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Although retired, Mary remains active in the actuarial profession. She served as Treasurer of the Greater Detroit Association from 2019-2024 and has agreed to return as Interim Treasurer until a qualified replacement is found.
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR
Christine Nasso (ΦΒΚ Wayne State University 1971)
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Chris worked in reference publishing for most of her career --- as an editorial director, new product development director, and, finally, as publisher for three of Cengage Learning’s imprints (Greenhaven Press, Lucent Books, and KidHaven Press). Prior to her publishing career, Chris was an instructor in Wayne State University’s English Department. Chris has managed our Association’s scholarship program since 2009.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Symone Menna (ΦΒΚ Wayne State University 2023)
Symone earned their bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Honors College with a minor in Asian Studies. Currently they work at Consumers Energy as an IT Analyst. Since 2024, Symone has maintained the Greater Detroit Association's website and served on the Young Professionals Committee. During their free time they enjoy watching movies and walking in nature.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CO-CHAIR
Analiese Alfes (ΦΒΚ Wayne State University 2023)
Analiese earned her bachelor degree in Psychology Honors with a University Honors co-major and business administration minor. Continuing at Wayne State University, she completed an MBA with a concentration in management and sport and entertainment management. She previously worked at Comerica Park for the food and beverage company Delware North. She now is the Accounts Receivable Manager at Detroit Golf Club.
SOCIAL MEDIA CO-CHAIR
Andreas Fathalla (ΦβΚ Kalamazoo College 2024)
Andreas received his bachelor’s degree in Business from Kalamazoo College with a minor in Chinese language and graduated summa cum laude with Honors in Business. He lives in Troy, MI, and works as a financial planner with Lifetime Financial Growth. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, and is active in organizations such as Young Catholic Professionals of Detroit. He also loves to travel and learn foreign languages.
SOCIAL MEDIA CO-CHAIR
Daniela Galvez-Cepeda (ΦΒΚ Williiams College 2024)
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Daniela received her B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics from Williams College. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at the University of Michigan and plans to focus on the way different social factors influence children's identity development. Specifically interested in media and gender, Daniela’s work aims to inform content production to promote inclusivity and diversity in children's media.
BOOK CLUB FACILITATOR
Bryant Edward Russell (ΦΒΚ University of Delaware 1980)
Bryant earned his undergraduate Mathematics degree at the University of Delaware and his doctorate in Mathematics at the University of Michigan. He currently works as an actuary within enterprise risk management, focusing on Insurance Risk. He has been a math adjunct instructor at Oakland Community College since 1987. Leisure activities include reading, day trips around the state, and learning to play guitar.
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Ann McCulloch (ΦβΚ Albion College 1993)
Ann retired from The Phi Beta Kappa Society in 2024 after serving as Director of Chapter and Association Relations for 10 years. She enjoyed a lengthy career in Washington, DC, holding positions in member service, government relations, advocacy, and policy analysis. Ann returned to Michigan in 2020 and currently serves on the boards of the DeWitt District Library and University United Methodist Church. She is the proud mother of two young adult children. Ann enjoys reading, browsing farmers markets, and cheering for the Detroit Tigers.
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Amanda Gambino (ΦβΚ Alma College 1998)
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics at Alma College. Currently, she is a Project Manager at Altair Engineering in Troy, Michigan, where she lives. Both her daughter and son attend Central Michigan University. In her free time, Amanda enjoys running, archery, reading, and playing video games.
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Earl Major (ΦΒΚ Purdue University 1988)
Earl Major most recently served as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Delta Dental of Michigan, where he brought over 20 years of diverse experience in HR, line management, and leadership. His career spans roles supporting research and development, corporate staffs, and functional line organizations. He holds an M.S. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business and a B.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University.