Roen Wainscoat
Robert E. Pope Outstanding Student Member
Delta Gamma Chapter
Arizona State University, Class of 2026
Q: What are you studying?
A: I just recently graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Engineering Management. I’m building my career in cybersecurity, working to protect the critical systems and infrastructure that national security and everyday life depend on. I plan on using my minor to eventually move into a technical leadership role where I can help manage cybersecurity teams and products.
Q: What is one area of growth / special project you are proud of being a part of outside your chapter?
A: During high school, my family started keeping a single beehive in our backyard after learning about the decline in bee populations and wanting to do our part to fight it. What began as a small effort to help the local ecosystem slowly grew – one beehive became several, and it wasn’t long before we were producing far more honey than our family could ever use on our own. At first, we simply gave the extra away, sharing jars with friends, neighbors, and extended family who were always excited to get some. Eventually, we had too much to give away, and that’s when I started Kailua Honey (https://kailuahoney.com), my family’s small business, approximately 5 years ago. We’ve come a long way since then. We’ve partnered with other local beekeepers to expand our honey supply chain, opened our first brick-and-mortar store, and recently branched out into eco-friendly essentials, growing our mission from simply supporting ecosystems and agriculture to protecting them too.
Q: How did Theta Tau impact you as a future leader?
A: Before Theta Tau, I had held leadership positions, but they always came with someone else double-checking my work or stepping in if things went wrong. As Regent, I was given significant responsibility for the chapter’s success. In my position, I was given ownership over unique, complicated, and difficult situations I had never encountered before, which pushed my leadership skills to the limits, and in the end, grew them tremendously. Theta Tau also gave me room to make small mistakes and learn from them without major consequences. Leadership was never easy, but my time in Theta Tau taught me to stay resilient, adapt, and keep pressing forward even when the path wasn’t clear.
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to our members?
A: If I were to pick one piece of advice, though it might sound cliché, it would be to never give up. There will be times when the odds are stacked against you or when the task in front of you feels insurmountable. But my time in life and Theta Tau has taught me that hard work and perseverance, especially when applied to something you truly care about, can overcome all of that.
Q: What does life look like outside of work?
A: I recently moved to Washington, D.C., which has opened up a lot of new ways to spend my free time. I’m into weightlifting, I’m part of a local run club, and I play in a volleyball league on the National Mall. When I get the chance, I love hiking and exploring the outdoors. Even after graduating, I’ve stayed closely connected to the Delta Gamma chapter, staying in touch with my brothers and continuing to be involved as an alumnus.
