Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. was founded in December 1975 by 17 Founding Mothers
at Kean College in Union, New Jersey.
It was the first Latina sorority founded in the nation.
Founding
Mothers
Ileana Almaguer
Cecilia Alvarez
Carmen Baez
Karen Capra
Doris Cruz
Arlene Fernandez
Eneida Figueroa
Maria Gautier
Thomasa Gonzalez
Teresa Gonzalez
Diana Ivaria
Lilian Marrero
Ofelia Oviedo
Linda Perez
Aurora Rodriguez
Maria del Carmen Vega
Marilynn Wyatt
Lambda Theta Alpha is incorporated as an academic sorority.
Lambda Theta Alpha is a fully insured organization which covers all of its chapters.
Each chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha is recognized by its respective institution. Sisters at each chapter enjoy complete participation in campus activities.
Lambda Theta Alpha was the first sorority ever created to cater towards the needs of Latinas in the nation.
Lambda Theta Alpha is one of the founders of the Concilio Nacional de Hermandades Latinas (CNHL).
Lambda Theta Alpha has an established Alumni Association.
Lambda Theta Alpha has an established Graduate Chapter.
Lambda Theta Alpha has established chapters throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Florida, Puerto Rico, California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee and New Mexico.
