Sigma Iota Alpha

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
ΣΙΑ
Founded	September 29, 1990
Type	Social
Scope	National
Motto	Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable)
Colors	Red, Gold, Royal Blue, with White and Black as background colors
Symbol	Unicorn and Pegasus
Flower	Red Rose
Chapters	52 undergraduate chapters, 12 graduate chapters, and 18 colonies
Headquarters	Prince Street Station P.O. Box 237 New York, New York, USA
Homepage	www.hermandad-sia.org

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (ΣΙΑ), often known as '"SIA'", is a Latina-oriented Greek letter intercollegiate and independent sorority, founded on September 29, 1990, by 13 women from SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The sorority participates in local, national and international community service as well as educational, cultural and social events.

Growth

Throughout the last 24 years, SIA has grown as an organization composed over 52 Undergraduate Chapters, 12 Graduate/Alumnae Chapters, and 18 Colonies in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, California, Kansas, Arkansas, and South Carolina. The chapters and colonies are composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional women.

Community service

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. promotes service on 3 different levels; International, National, and Local. The National Philanthropy of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is One Heartland. SIA has had several initiatives in place since their establishment: Special Olympics, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the March of Dimes. Additionally, every chapter is required to sponsor a child through Children's International.

Mission & Goals

The mission of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is to uphold the goals set forth by the thirteen founding mothers. They are to formalize, cultivate, and foster bonds amongst each other as sisters and to abide by respect, trust, communication, professionalism, and accountability.

Goals are:

• To constantly strive towards the expansion of awareness of the Latino and diverse cultures.
• To promote sisterhood and leadership among members.
• To serve as models of excellence in education and achievement among women.

The mission is fulfilled and goals are upheld through educational programming, community service, and personal development.

R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program

The R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program is a national educational initiative meant to serve as a resource to young women aged 14–18. It encourages service, scholarship and personal development in order to create leaders within communities while providing the tools necessary to succeed.

The R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program aims to:

• Provide mentorship and programming that will aid in the academic and personal development of young Latinas.
• Utilize SIA's network of professional Latinas to increase awareness of the Latino culture while promoting educational excellence and proactive community involvement.
• Develop leadership qualities and abilities in young Latinas.
• Work in conjunction with the Solidaridad, Inspiración, y Amistad Community Foundation, Inc. to establish solid partnerships that produce additional resources for young Latinas.

Notable members

• Gloria Garayua, film and television actress
• Denise Bidot, model

External links

• http://www.hermandad-sia.org National Website