Gail Freedman ‘86 has been a beacon of compassion and service since her days at Bethany College. As an Executive Board Member for His Little Feet (HLF) organization, and a proud member of the Kappa Delta Long Beach Alumnae Association, Freedman leads with purpose, helping children access essential resources for success.
Recently, the Kappa Delta alumna of Long Beach, California, joined HLF in hosting its annual Back-to-School Shoe Distribution, benefiting 140 under-resourced children. The event, supported by the Kappa Delta Foundation’s KiDs Grant, provided shoes, socks, and school supplies to ensure local children had the tools they needed.
Beyond her volunteer work with HLF, Freedman held the title of Ms. Long Beach 2023, crowning her successor in November before being named Ms. Elegance California 2024 through the Women of Achievement organization. She continues to use her platform to raise awareness for HLF’s initiatives.
“My years at Bethany College shaped my commitment to individual development and service to others,” said Freedman. “Kappa Delta encouraged us to ‘…strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.’ I’ve taken these teachings to heart and continue to work to help others in the community. I’m eternally grateful to Bethany College, and Kappa Delta, for the values they’ve instilled in me.”
Her leadership and involvement have also been recognized by the Greater Long Beach Alumnae Panhellenic, where she participated in their 2024 Scholarship Awards Night.
From Bethany to her leadership roles today, Freedman inspires us to step up and lead with heart.
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of “Bethany Today Magazine.” Explore the full issue for more stories that celebrate the Bethany community.
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