Office of Greek Life Staff

Professional Staff

Learn more about the Office of Greek Life on their website: https://case.edu/studentlife/greek/

James Silay (he/him/his)

Director

I came to CWRU as a first generation college student hoping to graduate with a degree in biomedical engineering, though I ultimately graduated with a degree in sociology. During my time at CWRU I was involved in a lot of different clubs and organizations including Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Relay For Life, the Residence Hall Association, Order of Omega, Student Turning Point Society, and various others. In addition to these extracurricular activities, I worked on campus as a student intern with Student Activities and Leadership, an orientation leader and executive board member with First-Year Experience and Family Programs, and a resident assistant with Residence Life.

After graduation I attended the University of South Carolina, where I received my M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs in 2016. Before returning to CWRU I worked at the University of Virginia as the Program Coordinator for Student Engagement and then an Assistant Director of Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life at Purdue University.

In my free time I enjoy running, cooking, hanging out with friends, and trying different restaurants and breweries. As a Pittsburgh native, you will find me watching and supporting the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates!!

Sara Jurkiewicz, M.A. (she/her/ella)

Manager for Greek Leadership

I work closely with the Council, the Recruitment Processes, and the general leadership education and programming for the office. I graduated from Bowling Green State University with a M.A in College Student Personnel and with Bachelors in Physics and Spanish. I am a member of Sigma Kappa and Order of Omega and held various positions in both organizations.

In grad school, I worked in Fraternity & Sorority Life, with practicums in International Programs & Partnerships and in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. Outside of work, I volunteer with my sorority on the national level and I enjoy crochet, reading, cooking, and spending time with my partner at home or exploring the outdoors.

Graduate Staff

Miller Benson

Graduate Greek Life Assistant

I am ecstatic to be this year's Greek Life Assistant for Delta Upsilon, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Phi Sigma Rho. I received my bachelor's degree from CWRU in 2023 and am currently a student dentist at the School of Dental Medicine. So make sure to brush your teeth. I am originally from Chicago, IL and am a VERY big fan of ice cream. My goals this year include: assisting in chapter recruitment to grow your Greek Life community, supporting all those who visit the Greek Life Office, and destroying some Ice Cream at the Beta House during Tub Off.

Skyler Kopit

Graduate Greek Life Assistant

I'm Skyler, an alumna of Pi Beta Phi and a 1L at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where I'm concentrating in Health Law. I've traded the beach for books as I've just moved here from Tampa, Florida. This year, I’m thrilled to oversee the Panhellenic chapters of Phi Mu and Alpha Phi. Fun fact: I'm an ordained minister!

Sierra Petties

Graduate Greek Life Assistant

I am a first-year MBA student at Case Western Reserve University, following my recent graduation in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from CWRU. I am from a small town a little ways outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and I am an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In my current role, I will be overseeing the Delta Gamma and Beta Theta Pi houses, where I aim to foster a supportive and engaging community. An interesting fact about me is that I am left-handed, which often surprises people. I also once was stung by a jellyfish in Florida when I was about 8 years old, which was not fun. Balancing my business studies with my Greek life involvement has been a rewarding experience so far. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges this year will bring.

Undergraduate Staff

Grant Stoltman

Greek Community Educational Consultant

Kaylie Lam

Greek Community Educational Consultant

Kaylin Hauck

Special Projects Intern