Phi Theta Kappa

President | Vanesa Melendez

Vanesa Melendez is an Illinois native who moved to Ohio in December 2023. Vanesa earned her GED along with the Outstanding Student Award through the Aspire Program here at Southern State. Next day she registered to be a full-time college student in the hopes of earning her Associates of Science degree for RN. In her time at Southern State, Vanesa earned a GED Scholarship, and The Sara M. Barrere Memorial Trustee Scholarship along with Dean's List and being a member of Phi Theta Kappa. As of Fall Semester 2025, Vanesa was named Phi Theta Kappa President. When Vanesa isn't being a full-time student, she's a full-time mother to four beautiful kids and soon to be married to her fiancé Ryan Nichols. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying music and theatre and writing a good story or poem.

Vice President of Leadership | Zaylee Arrington

Zaylee Arrington moved to Greenfield, OH in 2017 after living her first 8 years in Chicago, Illinois. Zaylee is currently in the 11th grade at McClain High School while earning college credits at Southern State Community College. She proudly represents her culture as an African American, Ecuadorian, and Native Hawaiian. She is inspired by her Papa every day, aiming to follow in his footsteps and leave a positive impact everywhere she goes. When she has moments to relax, she loves watching movies, attending plays and musicals, and spending time with friends and family.

Vice President of Communications | Emmalee Brammer

Emmalee Brammer is a CCP student from Adams County. She has been a student at Southern State since 2022 and is studying for a career in Cybersecurity. Occasionally, she provides DJ services at events. In her free time, Emmalee enjoys drawing, coding, and working with 3D printed prop design.

Vice President of Service | Logan Savage

Logan is currently attending her second year at SSCC working towards getting an associate of arts degree with a concentration in theatre. She has a strong passion and love for the arts and can almost always be found in the cast of a theatrical production. When she is not on stage, Logan enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her dogs, listening to music, and watching movies!

Vice President of Scholarship | Kaleb Eden

Kaleb Eden is a second-year student who lived in Kentucky before moving to Ohio. Kaleb plans to pursue a career in philosophy and higher education. He loves music, video games, and cats.

The Vice President of Fellowship/Membership | Vacant