When Jen Huynh joined Delta Sigma Pi in 2013 as a student dedicated to reactivating the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Babson College, she didn’t know how much that decision would change her life. “I could never imagine what my life would be like if I hadn’t joined,” Jen says. “I’m so glad I took that leap. I’ve learned so much. Believe it or not, I was shy—I didn’t know how to talk to people until I joined.”

Today, Jen is a nationally recognized leader, mentor, and volunteer who has dedicated over a decade to Delta Sigma Pi. Her journey began with a desire to get involved, but it was her mindset—leadership by action, not title—that made the biggest impact. “You don’t need a title to lead in this organization,” she says. “My leadership style was just stepping up and asking where I could help.”

Within her chapter, Jen served several officer roles, and even as a collegiate member, she became the unofficial “connector” between multiple chapters, helping build strong interchapter bonds. By 2016, she was named National Collegian of the Year— one of the first women of color to receive this honor—recognizing her outstanding service on the chapter, provincial, and national levels.

Since then, Jen’s involvement continues to grow. She has served as a District Director for several chapters, including for the Nu Sigma Chapter at Roger Williams University, and the Phi Chi Chapter at the University of Rhode Island. As New England Regional Vice President (served from 2019–2023), she managed many universities and over a dozen volunteer leaders. During her term, she led the creation of the North Atlantic Region—a major structural change that better aligned resources and support for chapters.

Jen also contributed to national committees and task forces focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, pledge education, strategic planning, and individual discipline policy. She continues to serve Hartford-Connecticut Alumni Chapter as Vice President-Collegiate Relations and attend events with the Boston Alumni Chapter while also working with Deltasig national committees. In 2023, she helped plan the first-ever Northeast Deltasig Summit to provide a LEAD-like experience for chapters unable to travel.

Yet for Jen, it’s never been about collecting roles or awards—it’s about creating a community and helping others find their path. “Like my mentor and former Gamma Upsilon Chapter District Director Nick Steinkrauss, I always want to motivate others and help them find their place in the organization,” she says. “This is a Fraternity where you can lead and grow at whatever capacity fits you.”

Delta Sigma Pi didn’t just give Jen a leadership platform, it helped shape her career. After graduating in 2016 with a degree in business administration, she began a two-year rotational program in quality, operations, and supply chain career development in the aerospace and aviation industry. A decade later, she now manages that same early-career program for her company and leads global pipeline and benchmarking strategy for supply chain talent.

Inspired by her time as the 2016 National Collegian of the Year, she wanted to gain further mastery on how to drive change, lead organizations, and become more strategic in thinking and management of projects.  She then went on to earn dual master’s degrees—in business administration and organizational psychology from the University of Hartford. Her capstone research explored the impact of training and development-supportive cultures on employee retention, and she was selected to present at the 2024 and 2025 Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium. She was also named the 2025 Regents’ Honors Award for Graduate Students in recognition of her research.

Jen is also passionate about making opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or identity, which comes from her personal journey. “I grew up in a low-income background. I’m a first-generation college student, an Asian American woman, and I've been in different settings where I was marginalized for my race and gender,” she says. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without someone giving me a chance. Representation matters. I’ve had students and brothers tell me they could see themselves in leadership because they saw me.” She was named a Diversity Leadership Scholar at Babson University and a Gates Millennium Scholar by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation while at college.

Jen’s story wouldn’t be complete without mentioning her husband and fellow brother, Chris Doto, Bryant (RI). The two met in 2013 at LEAD and stayed connected through national events. They married in 2022 and continue to support the Fraternity—each in their own way. “It’s a balance,” Jen says. “I love working on strategy, mentoring, and coaching students. Chris loves running an alumni chapter. Our interests complement each other.” Together, they support one another’s passions while giving back to the organization that brought them together.

Looking ahead, she remains focused on the future of Delta Sigma Pi. “I have many hopes and goals for this organization,” she says. “But the biggest right now is that we’re ready to make change, ready to move forward, and ready to innovate. We must be ready to shift our organizational culture to adapt and take us to a higher standard.  We must trust our leaders and help drive things forward.” Whether she’s managing global talent programs or mentoring the next generation of brothers, Jen leads with heart, humility, and purpose.

And for those who follow in her footsteps, she leaves this advice: “Raise your hand. Lead by example. And find what you love in Delta Sigma Pi. It just might change your life.”

To honor this monumental anniversary, Delta Sigma Pi is providing informational and historical profiles about some of the dedicated Deltasigs of our organization— all throughout the year. Stay up to date for new updates every week!  Check back next week to hear about more amazing women in Delta Sigma Pi as we celebrate 50 years of women being initiated into Delta Sigma Pi.

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Brother Huynh accepted the National Collegian of the Year award at the 2016 Northeastern LEAD Provincial Conference. From left: then-GP Onuka Ibe, PGP Mark Chiacchiari, Huynh, then-Northeastern PVP Tricia Bonfrisco, then-LF Trustee Larry Mroz and 2004 Lifetime Achievement honoree and Babson District Director Nick Steinkrauss.