Southeast District Counselors
Kelsey Reilly
Omega, University of Arizona
Kelsey became a member of TBS Omega at The University of Arizona in 2008, and a life member in 2010. As an undergraduate, she was active in The Pride of Arizona Marching Band, Pep Band, University Choir, and Chamber Choir. Before being appointed as the Western District Secretary/Treasurer, she was Omega’s Alumni Secretary and Sisterhood Committee Chair. As an alumna, she has served as the Chapter Advisor for the Iota Upsilon Chapter at St. Augustine University, a charter member of the Western District Joint Alumni Association, and most recently as a Chapter Visitation Assistant for the Southeast District. Kelsey is also an Honorary Member of the Southeast District of both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi.
Kelsey currently holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Special Education and Deaf Studies, while fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a stay-at-home-mom in Raleigh, NC. In her free time, Kelsey likes to play board games, binge watch Netflix, follow college sports with her family, and reduce her carbon footprint by #GoingGreen.
Amber Scott
Theta Upsilon, Winston-Salem State University
Amber Scott was initiated into the Theta Upsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) on April 6, 2001. While marching in the band, she was on the Silky Smooth Flag line. As an active member of the organization, she served in various leadership roles including Chapter Treasurer, Vice President and President. In 2011, she assumed the role of Campus Advisor for the Theta Upsilon Chapter and in 2013 she became Sponsor. She continues to serve in this position. Amber is also a Life Member of Tau Beta Sigma and Honorary Member of the Southeast District.
Amber graduated from WSSU in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Capella University in 2016. She currently works as a Nurse Educator in the community college system.
Nikki Lyons
Zeta Kappa, Albany State University
Nikki Lyons is a Life Member of the Zeta Kappa chapter at the “Unsinkable” Albany State University. She was initiated on November 20, 2005. While she was an active member, she played the flute and piccolo as a member of the Marching Rams Show Band and Concert Band ensembles. Nikki was honored to serve in various leadership roles in her chapter as a committee chair, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, and chapter President.
Nikki has earned degrees in Early Childhood Education (Albany State, 2008 & 2011) and Instructional Technology (University of Northern Iowa, 2015). She currently resides in Gainesville, Florida where she works as an Instructional Designer at the University of Florida. In her role, she is responsible for creating instructional materials relating to the university’s financial and HR systems for employees, and facilitating training opportunities for professional development.
Nikki is a member of TBSAA. She spends her free time reading, listening to podcasts, Netflixing, crafting, cooking & eating, scrolling her timeline, and traveling to spend time with her loved ones and see bands in action.
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