DZ Notable alumnae

Mercedes Bates – first female corporate officer of General Mills Foods. After being appointed to head the Betty Crocker division, she was often referred to as "Betty Crocker".

Shelley Berkley– U.S. Representative for Nevada's 1st congressional district

Marti Dodson – lead singer for national recording artist, Saving Jane

Nanette Fabray – actress, worked to bring sign language and captioning to television

Edith Head – Emmy Award-winning designer; 7-time Oscar winner in costume design

Florence Henderson – actress (The Brady Bunch)

Helen Johnston – physician, clubwoman based in Des Moines, Iowa

Princess Märtha of Sweden – princess of Sweden, crown princess of Norway.

Maurine Brown Neuberger – former US Senator

Melissa Ordway – actress and model

Gail Patrick — actress, executive producer of the Perry Mason television series; vice president of the first board of directors of the Delta Zeta Foundation; $1 million bequest established the Women of Distinction Program

Ivy Baker Priest – Former United States Treasurer

Pat Priest – actress, (The Munsters)

Rebecca Rusch - professional athlete

Galadriel Stineman – actress

Marcia Wallace – TV and stage actress

Kay Yow – women's basketball Coach, NC State