The Philanthropic Educational Organization has been motivating, educating and celebrating women for more than 150 years

Kathryn (Kay) Ebert was elected first vice president of the International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood at the organization’s biennial convention, September 4-6, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a member of Chapter IN, Vancouver, Washington.  

As first vice president, Ebert provides guidance to the P.E.O. Foundation and serves as ex-officio member of the Cottey College board of trustees. 

Ebert attended Beloit College in Wisconsin. For over 30 years, her professional career focused on employee safety and health, the majority of that time with a regional airline and the remainder with grocery warehousing and transport. Her focus was on providing tools, training and removing barriers so that employees could excel at their jobs while still enjoying their lives away from work. She is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians. 

P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has been motivating, educating and celebrating women for more than 150 years. Since its inception in 1869, the nonprofit organization has helped more than 129,000* women pursue educational goals by providing over $462 million* in grants, scholarships, awards and loans. The Sisterhood also supports Cottey College. Through membership, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has brought together more than a half a million women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education, while supporting and motivating them. In addition to the educational philanthropies, the P.E.O. Sisterhood provides a framework of support and community for all members. 

What started with a bond of friendship among seven women in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is now one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America with more than 5,000 chapters.  

To learn more about P.E.O., its powerful educational philanthropies and see stories of women who have benefited from the programs, visit peointernational.org 

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*As of July 2025