WHY SIA?

nationalities represented

in our Hermandad

90

Inspiration

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is a Latina-based sorority devoted to serving our community while fostering a sense of pride and respect in our heritage. The sorority was founded on September 29, 1990, by thirteen inspiring young women from four different schools in the state of New York: SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. These diverse group of women came together with the goal of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women and promote scholarship.

Since its inception in 1990, our organization has expanded outside of the State of New York and has chartered chapters in the states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and California. 26 years forward, we continue to dedicate ourselves to service, academic excellence and professional development.

Our Commitment

Individualism

Our organization prides itself on valuing the individualism of our members. We feel that each person brings her unique strengths and viewpoints to the organization. United by our common goals we use one another's strengths to propel our organization forward.

Enhancement of the Community

The driving force behind our organization is an intense desire to help our communities. For some women, SIA is a support system to help them reach their philanthropic goals, and for others, SIA is an avenue for them to become more involved in community service projects. We recruit strong, smart, compassionate women who want to make a difference and assist in our endeavors.

Networking

We pride ourselves in our professionalism and that of our members. Networking is a huge benefit of joining a national sorority. As a member, you have access to a broader group of professional women as well as the opportunity to meet and network with members of other Greek Lettered Organizations.

Solidarity

Quick Facts

Colors

Red, Gold, and Royal blue with black and white background colors

Mascots

Unicorn and Pegasus

National Gem

White Pearl

Philanthropies

One Heartland, Childrens International, and Sisters in Action

Motto

Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (SUEI) - Alwyas one and Inseparable

Official Name

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada (SIA) or Lovely Latin Lady(ies)

Greek Letters

ΣΙΑ

Crest

Friendship

Creed

I, a faithful member of this precious and rare Hermandad promise:

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements of the future.
To give so much time to the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To be too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To be strong so that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To look unto the horizons and make my optimism come true.
To think of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best.

Interested?

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.(SIA's) process is best described as a challenging, stimulating and a unique experience. Throughout this experience individuals learn about the Latino culture, their own culture, the organization and the function of the organization. Women learn to work individually and in a group while embracing collaboration, sisterhood and unity.

As an organization, SIA does not tolerate or practice discrimination against any individual on the basis of their religion, race, sexual preference or disabilities. We function in compliance with all the governing laws of its state(s) of incorporation.

SIA is looking for women with:

dedication
determination
individualism
a love for diversity
foundation & stability
and commitment to the goals of our Hermandad

To learn more, click the "membership" button below.

Membership