The Gavel Podcast

Engaging Future Leaders with Dominic Frattura (Arizona State)

Episode Summary

In this episode, the Fraternity interviews Brother Dominic Frattura, Director of Advocacy for the North American Interfraternity Conference. A proud alumnus of Sigma Nu’s Zeta Upsilon Chapter at Arizona State University, Dom leads the NIC’s government relations efforts and works to build strategic partnerships with students and professionals across higher education and public policy. During the episode, Dom shares more about the NIC’s ENGAGE initiative and the important work being done to encourage fraternity men to pursue leadership opportunities on their campuses and beyond.

Episode Notes

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Hosts for this Episode

• Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications

Guest for this Episode

• Dominic Frattura - Zeta Upsilon Chapter (Arizona State) Alumnus and Director of Advocacy for the North American Interfraternity Conference

Episode References

• North American Interfraternity Conference - The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is a trade association representing 58 inter/national men’s fraternities.
• ENGAGE - ENGAGE is the go-to network for sorority and fraternity campus leaders and alumni who are passionate about advocating for the fraternal movement. Through various programs and initiatives, ENGAGE supports and promotes participation in government, public policy, and on-campus student government opportunities. Programs and initiatives include FGRC Capitol Hill Visits, ENGAGE Ambassadors, Student Government Grants, and the First Amendment Institute. 

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