In 1993, four determined collegiate woman congregated with the common goal of establishing an organization at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona that would serve towards the advancement of Hispanics/Latinas while promoting a quest for higher learning and volunteerism. These visionary young women saw the need to create a support system that would encourage women to become actively involved with social issues, achieve educational excellence, serve as a motivational source for others while generating role models and eventually yield a considerable amount of leaders in the Latino/Hispano community. Their benevolent vision became a reality on January 25, 1993 when Gamma Alpha Omega obtained acknowledgement as the first Hispanic sorority on the campus of Arizona State University. We respectfully pay tribute to our Most Honorable Founding Madres who, along with our National Founding Charters, set the stage for our legacy and made possible the birth of a unique and strong sisterhood.
National Founders
National HERstory
Omicron Chapter Founders
Founders:
Ruby Saccente
Celia Carbajal
Angelica Aceves
Amy Pimentel
Erika Jaramillo
Leanna Olivar
Marisela Felix
Charters:
Lissette Valle
Dennise Gomez
Jackie Dorland
Janet Chavez
Chapter HERstory
On the evening of April 12, 2002, eleven strong, dedicated Latina women at Northern Arizona University had the same dream as our Founding Mothers. They dreamed to create a sisterhood that would provide support and encourage for Latina women and other women of color in higher education. Through community service, we learn the importance of giving back to our communities and encouraging young people of color, particularly Latina women, to strive for a college education and enhance their academic endeavors. We thank our chapter Founding Mothers and Charters for their hard work and dedication towards creating the Omicron Chapter at Northern Arizona University.