Meet Kate

Name: Kate (Turnbull) Rullman

Chapter and year of graduation: Epsilon Lambda (Furman), 2005

Hometown: Charlottesville, VA

 Occupation: Reunion Giving Officer at The University of Virginia

Hobbies: traveling, reading, cooking

Most lasting Chi Omega memory: Like Elizabeth, I was elected as Personnel Chair for my chapter while I was on study abroad…along with three of my best friends who were also on study abroad! We were all in different locations across the globe (England, Italy, South Africa, and the Biosphere), and all got slated for positions on the Executive Board while we were away. I don’t even think my friend, Katy, knew she was slated as G.H. until she got home in December! Needless to say, we were all glad to have each other as we transitioned back into our lives at Furman.

 Favorite thing about Chi Omega: My favorite thing about Chi Omega is what attracted me to the organization in the first place…owls! Growing up, my favorite stuffed animal that I took everywhere was an owl and each time my Gran went on a trip somewhere, she always brought me a little owl figurine. I bet I have over 100 owls from all over the world in a shoebox at my parent’s house!

Why I love Charlottesville: I love Charlottesville because it’s where I grew up and it just feels comfortable to live here. We have great restaurants (except we’re missing an Olive Garden), shopping, and plenty of things to do. Not to mention the fantastic views...I can’t imagine living anywhere else!

I'm looking forward to the alumnae chapter because...: once you are out of school and in the “real world”, it’s hard to make friends without joining a group like this. Unless, of course, you are fortunate enough to work with co-workers you really like (hi Elizabeth!).

 Fun facts:

 - My name rhymes with my husband’s name: Nate (Kate and Nate. Go ahead. Say it. You know you want to!)
-  We just got married here in Charlottesville this past fall and are both enjoying being back where we grew up
- I love to read books on my Kindle
-  We have a basset hound, named Foster and a tuxedo kitty named Figaro. They live with their grandparents.
- I hate corn and shredded lettuce