DiscoverAmerican UniversityLatinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Inc.
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Inc.
American University
The first Latina-focused sorority founded at an Ivy-league institution, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad /Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. was established on April 16, 1988, at Cornell University. The Epsilon Chapter was founded jointly between American University and Georgetown University on November 23, 1996 Our actions give life to the ideals we hold dear to our hearts. But, it is through our Vision, Mission, and Goals that we conceptualize who we are as an organization and as Hermanas. Vision A lifetime network of Hermanas dedicated to empowering themselves and their communities. Mission To empower women by providing a supportive network dedicated to their personal and professional advancement. Our Hermandad is further advanced by our shared dedication and promotion of public service and cultural awareness, with an emphasis on Latino history, contributions, and experiences. Goals To unify women through the promotion of the Latino community and the Latino culture; To promote community service to the local community; To work towards the advancement of all people of color with a special emphasis on the Latina; To enlighten our respective communities about Latino cultural, social, and political issues; To sponsor cultural events which identify and evaluate the existing and emerging roles of women with an emphasis on the Latina; and To promote professional advancement by encouraging academic excellence, mentorship, and networking. Ideals As a Latina Greek-lettered organization, we aim to promote and improve our communities. We also strive to be successful in our personal and professional endeavors. For this reason, our Founders encompassed all these goals when determining the ideals of our Hermandad. They chose La Comunidad, La Cultura Latina, and La Hermandad.