Sister of the Year

2025 Sister of the Year: Asia Fuller

Where did you attend college?

My undergraduate experience was at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (2009). My graduate experiences have been at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2012 and 2017).

When were you initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®?

I am a proud member of the Centennial line - 2008. What a time to be an AKA!

Why did you join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?

When I think of Sorority - I think of an engaging and moving sisterhood that works as one entity helping others not only to get through the waves of life, but to thrive while doing so. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a Sisterhood of lifters. Every prominent woman I have met that I have admired has been an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman.

When did you join the Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter?

I was a part of the Centennial Line - 2008! It was a great time to enter the Sorority.

What offices have you held (your home chapter, Epsilon Epsilon Omega or Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated)?

I have held almost all offices, including President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Hostess, and Sergeant at Arms.

What committees have you been a part of? What did you enjoy about the work?

I have served on and/or chaired several committees. Almost all of them. I find all committee work meaningful. It is where the Chapter's business planning occurs. The tempo, cadence, and atmosphere of the meetings are set by the chair. I enjoy being on committees that have an intellectual, creative, and fun flow. My favorite and least favorite have been the Scholarship Committee. We are passionate about helping others, and this is also where you get to see the personalities of your sisters. There have been some colorful moments that I will never forget.

What do you enjoy most about being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?

What I enjoy about being a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is that I am reminded daily that I walk in legacy, I live in legacy, and I am surrounded by legacy. Every day, I am reminded that I have the capacity and power to make positive changes in the society in which I live, and that I am never alone because I am surrounded by powerful, intelligent, strong women who will help me in any way to achieve that goal.

What does being sisterly mean to you?

This is an interesting question. I grew up without sisters, and before I became an AKA, I would have said something akin to an act of euphoria. Now, I would say that being sisterly means that you have a deep respect for humanity and you seize the moments to show people you care or that you are thinking of them. I don’t just listen to what is being said; I look at how often you attend meetings, knowing you never miss. I look at body language, posture, and disposition. I show up for people who are grieving well after the rush of people has come and gone. This past year, I have been strengthening my prayer life. So the way that I am selecting to show up for others is on my knees, asking for divine intervention - the cards are nice, the flowers will fade, the money will be spent, but the prayers…they are for generations to come.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Spare time is a crazy concept! But when it does come, I am always listening to an audiobook. I love to be outdoors in nature - mountains, woods, beaches, trails. I am a crafter, but a serial unfinisher. I enjoy spending time laughing with my children or close friends.

What motto/scripture do you live by?

My mantra I have said to myself for years is that, “We already have everything we need to do the work that God has called us to do.” I have added to that, “I am living in Ephesians 3:20 for the rest of my life.”

I believe in calling on scripture for the times you live in. I recently came out of a very trying season. I placed this scripture on my office desk, my bathroom mirror, my headboard, and my prayer closet: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal Glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” (I Peter 5:10 KJV). This is the power of keeping hope centered.