During the fall of 1989, the foundation of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. was commenced by collegiate women who recognized the need to form an organization that provided empowerment to women of all cultural backgrounds. Her humble beginnings were built at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa where their vision was to create a network of academic and social support for Latina women. Under the guidance of Esther Materon Arum and Mary Peterson, the vision came to fruition on April 9th, 1990, as the University of Iowa PanHellenic Council officially recognized the organization as a sorority.

Through the continued commitment and leadership of the founding mothers, the operation of Sigma Lambda Gamma has thrived on many college campuses and provides an avenue for educational excellence to women of many nationalities. Our members recognize the need for togetherness and support among women of varying cultures at the university level and they remain dedicated to the overall success of women in a global environment.Sigma Lambda Gamma is a sisterhood of women who have chosen this affiliation as a manner to achieve personal development and awareness to the responsibility of community involvement for the betterment of our local, regional, national and global communities. Furthermore, we continue to be a pioneer in the Greek fraternal world through development of innovative programming initiatives, such as the Young Women's Leadership Program and Emotional Intelligence.

   Founding Mother Gloria Cuevas

   Founding Mother Julieta Miller

   Founding Mother Maria Pineda

   Founding Mother Danell Riojas

   Founding Mother Guadalupe Temiquel

 

 

 

Sigma Lambda Gamma Today

Today Sigma Lambda Gamma is known as a prestigious sorority nation wide. This is all thanks to the founding mothers and our Executive Director, Mary Peterson and Esther Materon-Arum. Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority has Chapters from New York to Texas, and Florida to California. In total, Sigma Lambda Gamma has 134 chapters, 10 colonies, over 30 alumni associations and represents over 116 nationalities, making it the LARGEST multicultural sorority in the nation and the fastest growing sorority in the nation. Our members have recognized the need for togetherness and support among women of all cultures at their universities and colleges and are dedicated to the overall success of women in the world.