2019 - 2020 LTA Annual Report

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LAMBDA T H E T A A L P H A LATIN SORORITY, INCORPORATED

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

LETTER FROM A FOUNDING MOTHER

OUR PURPOSE

SORORITY LEADERSHIP AND STRUCTURE

MEMBERSHIP

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES

NATIONAL CALLS TO ACTION

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

PHILANTHROPY

FINANCIALS

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MICHELLE OBAMA

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Greetings!

When I think about the 2019-2020 Sorority year, I think about everything going on in the world and how it impacts our members and our communities.

I think about COVID-19, social distancing and the sense of isolation we have all experienced while trying to navigate a new virtual reality. I think about Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and countless other Black lives that have been taken mercilessly with no accountability or justice being served. I think about the people in this country that are currently in detention centers or living in unacceptable conditions and separated from their families.

I think about the Trans community and how up until recently, there was no safety from discrimination at work, and still not feeling safe in this society.

I think about Vanessa Guillen and our members who are survivors of sexual violence, along with the historical silence around how much trauma it causes and how much courage it takes to speak out. These experiences are rooted in a deep history of systemic injustice and take a toll on our members every day. In recent months, the impact has been intensified as there has been so much loss and injustice being experienced simultaneously on many different levels. In these times of immense crisis, it is up to each of us to take care of ourselves and take ownership of making LTA a safe place for one another and our communities. Throughout all of this, I see our members’ resilience, and how we persevere and overcome during the most challenging of times. I am proud of our members for being a voice, taking action, and advocating for justice for Black lives, Trans rights, immigration reform and survivors of sexual assault. I am proud of us for taking action and raising money for Black Lives Matter initiatives and COVID-19 relief in partnership with the LTA Foundation.

I am proud of our members for finding creative virtual ways to connect and celebrate graduations, accomplishments and our new spring 2020 members.

I am proud of our Leaders for doing their best to fulfill their responsibilities and meet membership needs, while managing the stress from the personal and professional impacts of the current state of crisis. I believe in The sisterhood of Lambda Theta Alpha and I know that together we can continue to cultivate a safe place for one another and continue to improve how LTA advocates for social justice issues that impact our members and communities every day. We must stand together in unity to impact change within LTA and in our communities. If it doesn’t look like Unity, Love and Respect, it is not LTA. Let’s all do our part to uphold our purpose and principles so that every single member feels a sense of Unity, Love and Respect within our sisterhood, especially when the world does not always provide that for us elsewhere.

With Unity, Love, and Respect,

Elisa A. Oliver 2018-2020 National President

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This past year serving as a National Advisor to the Board of Directors has been a journey of unexpected challenges. As a Founding Mother, I always refer fondly to our sisterhood as a work in progress; we are still growing, nurturing our principles, and looking forward to the future. We faced and are still facing a health crisis; life and death reality in our Black communities and political uncertainties. Yes, these issues have shaken and continue to impact all of us, our Lambda Theta Alpha sisterhood and family.

I have so much faith in you my sisters; Unity, Love, and Respect created us 45 years ago and that is the catalyst of our sisterhood.

With Unity, Love, and Respect,

Ofelia Oviedo Founding Mother

When you learn, teach.

When you get, give.

MAYA ANGELOU

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Our Purpose The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on Unity, Love and Respect in an effort to foster the development of strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. It shall also be the purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha to promote unity through charitable and educational programs, maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.

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Sorority Leadership and Structure 20 1 9 -2 0 2 0 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S Lambda Theta Alpha is governed by an elected board of directors, which is composed of 10 officers that are responsible for managing the affairs of the sorority between annual conventions. The Board oversees all sorority operations and is structured to ensure that all viewpoints are considered in decision-making. The Board is devoted to ensuring the sorority is positioned to be a viable organization long into the future while remaining true to our values and principles.

Elisa A. Oliver National President Gamma Epsilon Chapter

Alexis L. Richbourg Vice President of Internal Affairs Delta Beta Chapter

Jennifer Rincones Vice President of External Affairs

Eva Alvarenga Vice President of Administration

Beta Omega Chapter

Beta Gamma Chapter

Michelle Grossman Vice President of Finance

Aleyda Cantu-Olivarez Director of Risk Management

Gamma Beta Chapter

Beta Eta Chapter

Lisandra Sanchez Director of Alumnae Affairs

Julia Maestas Director of Undergraduate Affairs

Beta Epsilon Chapter

Gamma Kappa Chapter

Veronica Herrera Director of Orientation

Wendy Castro Director of Recruitment and Retention

Beta Delta Chapter

Gamma Tau Chapter

2019-2020 A D V I S O R S Ofelia Oviedo, Founding Mother Iris Rodriguez, Alpha Chapter Yvonne Garcia Thomas, Beta Eta Chapter Jennifer Alcaraz, Epsilon Chapter Merlix Reynolds, Chi Chapter

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INTERNAL STRUCTURE

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Regional Board Officers per region

regions

areas

chapters

Area Board Officers per area

Undergraduate chapters

Alumnae chapters

Newly Established Alpha Alpha Epsilon Alumnae Chapter

Tri-Cities, Washington - Fall 2019

Newly Established Eta Delta Undergraduate Chapter

California State University, Sacramento - Fall 2019

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PROSPECTIVE CHAPTERS The table below shows the number of schools in which the sorority has committed to open a chapter, otherwise known as Official Expansion Schools, and schools that are potential expansion and/or reestablishment locations.

Official Expansion Delta Lambda Chapter

Potential Expansion/Reestablishment Phi Chapter

West Virginia University

New Jersey Institute of Technology & Rutgers University - Newark

Eastern Tennessee State University

Appalachian State University George Washington University

University of Toledo Marquette University

Georgia Gwinnett University

Texas Woman’s University Stephen F. Austin State University

University of Cincinnati The Ohio State University University of Iowa

California State University, Chico

Texas A&M International University

Beta Zeta Chapter Loyola Marymount University

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NATIONAL COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES, AND ASSISTANTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Committees, Task Forces, and Assistants are vital to the sorority’s progress as they help organize some of our most important work and carry out our goals and initiatives. Comprised of active sisters, committees also provide an opportunity for membership involvement. This year, we had a total of 21 National Committees and

New in 2019-2020

Task Forces composed of 167 sisters and 28 sisters served as Assistants to the Board

Promesa Program Task Force

of Directors.

An on-going task force developed to support undergraduate

In 2019-2020, Lambda Theta Alpha expanded to include the following committees

chapters in need of assistance

and task forces:

with the recruitment and retention of interested members due to the

» National Constitution and Standing Rules Committee

low number of active members.

» National Elections Committee

OrgSync Transition Task Force

» National Events Committee » National Expansion Committee » National Finance Committee » National Hazing Prevention Task Force » National History Committee » National Judicial Committee

A dedicated work group to aid in the transition of our memberonly platform from OrgSync and CampusGroups.

Paid Staff Selection Task Force A task force to carry out the approved hiring plan of the Executive Administrator, the organization’s first paid staff

» National Leadership Development & Standards Committee

member.

» National Orientation Committee

Undergraduate Affairs Task Force

» National Philanthropy Committee » National Political Education Initiative Committee » National Public Relations Committee » National Recruitment and Retention Committee

A task force focused on developing and implementing national initiatives to improve the undergraduate experience within the sorority.

» National Risk Management Committee » National Alumnae Affairs Special Committee » National Gender Identity Special Committee » Promesa Program Task Force » OrgSync Transition Task Force » Paid Staff Selection Task Force » Undergraduate Affairs Task Force

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Membership During the 2019-2020 sorority year, we reached a total membership of

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Alumnae Undergraduates At-Large Lifetime

I believe in the Sisterhood and all the amazing opportunities it has brought into my life. I pledged to be active for a lifetime so what other way than to become a lifetime active member.

Fall 2019

Total

7,000+

TOTAL ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Spring 2020

687 740 747 732 226 304 223 238 1,883

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ALUMNAE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP Lambda Theta Alpha believes in a sisterhood that transcends every phase of life and strives to provide a place for post-baccalaureate women to continue embracing the life of the universal woman – family, career, community and academics. Alumnae membership offers an instant connection to lifelong friendships, professional development, networking and service opportunities. As an alumna, members receive the benefits of sisterhood while taking advantage of opportunities to continue developing your leadership skills, serving your community through philanthropy or social justice projects and enhancing undergraduate programs through your professional and personal experience.

This year we are proud to have had 687 active alumnae members in the Fall semester and 740 in the Spring semester. The table to the right highlights the variation in our alumnae membership throughout the past 5 years, not including lifetime active members or those serving in leadership.

FALL

SPRING

475

813

‘14-’15

711

742

‘15-’16

742 869

‘16-’17

829 697

‘17-’18

569 730

‘18-’19

687 740

‘19-’20

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP This year we are proud to have had 747 active undergraduate members in the Fall semester and 732 in the Spring semester. The table below highlights the variation in our undergraduate active membership over the past five years:

‘14-’15

‘15-’16

‘16-’17

‘17-’18

‘18-’19

‘19-’20

FALL

538 726 814 846 808 747

SPRING

737 775 904 851 833 732

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LIFETIME ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Lifetime Active Membership is a special opportunity for members who have at least 10 years of membership to affirm their lifetime commitment to the sorority. The sorority currently has a total of 238 lifetime active members. The following members were granted lifetime active status during the 2019-2020 sorority Year. Members can access the full list of Lifetime Active Members on CampusGroups.

Stephaney Alexander

Michelle Grossman

Beta Epsilon Chapter, Spring 2009

Gamma Beta Chapter, Spring 2010

Jennifer Boada-Rodriguez

Keila Irizarry

Epsilon Chapter, Fall 1996

Iota Chapter, Spring 1994

Bertha Cabrera

Desirae Linton

Sigma Chapter, Fall 1993

Beta Kappa Chapter, Spring 2009

Claudia Caicedo

Adela Llumpo

Epsilon Chapter, Spring 1996

Beta Epsilon Chapter, Spring 1998

Jamayra Castro

Lillianet Lugo-Mercado

Theta Chapter, Fall 2009

Epsilon Chapter, Fall 1988

Wendy Castro

Karen Oviedo

Gamma Tau Chapter, Spring 2004

Alpha Chapter, Fall 1988

Maria Cortes

Zadith Pino

Gamma Chapter, Fall 1985

Beta Epsilon Chapter, Fall 1998

Bliss DaSilva

Janina Ramirez

Kappa Chapter, Spring 2009

Beta Gamma Chapter, Fall 2004

Clara Diaz

Elsy Ramos

Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Fall 2006

Beta Sigma Chapter, Spring 2006

Rosa Diaz

Ashley Rivera

Sigma Chapter, Fall 1993

Epsilon Eta Chapter, Fall 2009

Damaris Feliciano

Yanet Rodriguez

Alpha Alpha Chapter, Spring 2009

Alpha Chapter, Fall 1984

Nichelle Frazier

Lisandra Sanchez

Gamma Chapter, Spring 1988

Beta Epsilon Chapter, Fall 2001

Flora Garcia

Elizabeth Soto

Delta Tau Chapter, Fall 2009

Epsilon Delta Chapter, Fall 2009

Jalissa Gary

Yvonne Garcia-Thomas

Beta Epsilon Chapter, Spring 2009

Beta Eta Chapter, Fall 1998

Maria Genao-Homs Beta Theta Chapter, Fall 2000

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION The awards ceremony at the National Convention proceeded to recognize overachieving chapters and sisters who have exceeded all expectations through scholarship, service, political activism and sisterhood. The recipients of our 2020 National Awards are listed below:

Philanthropic Member of the Year

Political Activist Chapter of the Year

Alondra Michelle Gil, Eta Gamma Chapter

Delta Beta Chapter

Political Activist Member of the Year

Undergraduate Chapter of the Year

Karen Padilla, Delta Beta Chapter

Undergraduate Member of the Year Tatiana Hernandez-Mitchell, Zeta Epsilon Chapter

New Member of the Year Griselda Ruiz, Eta Gamma Chapter

Alumna Member of the Year

Concha Delta Chi Chapter

Palma Delta Rho Chapter

Outstanding Service Beta Delta Chapter

Lisbeth Vences. Delta Beta Chapter Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter

New Chapter of the Year

Campus Leader of the Year

Alumnae Chapter of the Year

Mariana Ortiz-Padilla, Delta Beta Chapter

Alpha Alpha Beta Alumnae Chapter

Rising Professional of the Year

Area Leader of the Year

Minna Carreon, Alpha Eta Alumnae Chapter

Alexis Rivera, Beta Omega/ Delta Nu Chapters

Professional of the Year Nury Castro, Alpha Rho Alumnae Chapter

Lourdes Cortes Scholarship for Academic Excellence Leticia Flores, Zeta Mu Chapter

Alumna Entrepreneur Award

Eta Gamma Chapter

Regional Leader of the Year Darlene Castillo, SW Region, RRRS Gamma Kappa Chapter

Area of the Year California Area Four

Chettara Hunter, Beta Omega Chapter Alpha Mu Alumnae Chapter

Region of the Year

Principles Award

Greek Advisor of the Year Award

Alondra Michelle Gil, Eta Gamma Chapter

Keith Garcia, Northwestern University Beta Psi Chapter

Philanthropic Chapter of the Year

Southwest Region

Mariana Ortiz-Padilla, Delta Beta Chapter

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Strategic Plan Updates OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Enhancing the membership experience through optimization of resources, innovation and communication.

CampusGroups Successful transition and implementation of CampusGroups, a member-only online community, supported by training on all levels.

MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Creating a membership experience that exemplifies our principles while empowering sisters at all levels of participation to fulfill their lifelong commitment to the sisterhood.

Launched April 15 - we have 6,697 accounts on the platform and 890 app downloads!

Key Features:

» Leadership Team Group

Developed structured onboarding of the alumnae advisor role to ensure better support for undergraduate chapters

» Region Groups

Implemented the Promesa Program to

» National Committee Groups

support undergraduate chapters in need of

» Ownership of Platform Accounts » Password Reset Capable » Unique QR Codes for Members » Personalized Application Strengthened on-boarding process Solicited a professional parliamentarian to review all governing documents and provide feedback to streamline policies, procedures,

assistance with the recruitment and retention of interested members due to the low number of active members Expanded the alumnae at-large active option to those alumnae living more than two hours away from a chapter, serving as an alumnae advisor, or on military active-duty Increased recognition of active members and leadership at all levels

and overall alignment

LTA is a way of life.

DR. THOMASA GONZALEZ, FOUNDING MOTHER

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Inspiring, unifying and creating a path for empowered leaders and providing the necessary tools that will ignite passion for our sisterhood and the community.

Conducted a Leadership Culture Survey to

BRANDING & PARTNERSHIPS

Aiming to be recognized as the premier organization that empowers members to serve our communities.

garner feedback and aid in the continued development of the culture Hired the sorority’s first paid staff member, led by the Paid Staff Selection Task Force Regional leaders allocated resources for regional strategic initiatives supporting local needs and members Updated and enhanced officer and member training as well as the implementation of

Established new partnerships with San Diego State University and the Harbor Institute to further develop programming and resources for our members Increased engagement with the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation and collaborated on outreach campaigns for COVID-19 relief and the #BlackLivesMatter movement

Regional Leadership Conferences

Paid Staff Selection Task Force and Executive Administrator The Executive Administrator position was

FISCAL HEALTH

created as the first paid employment position in Lambda Theta Alpha history.

In alignment with our Strategic Plan, this

Uniting to ensure a healthy and secure financial future for our Sisterhood.

position is intended to improve the workflow of our volunteer leaders, and, in 2019, voting delegates approved a hiring plan.

Through the collaboration and combined efforts from the Paid Staff Selection Task Force, Strategic Plan Task Force, Assistants to the National President, Board of Directors, Leadership Team and Advisors, we were able to successfully hire Dianna Romaguera, Beta Gamma Alumna, for this position in May 2020.

Developed an educational webinar series and quarterly newsletter to increase fiscal awareness for members Provided updated templates for budgeting at all levels to assist with financial planning Established accounts for regional funding to facilitate local strategic initiatives

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National Calls to Action C O V I D -1 9 LTA partnered with the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation to

COVID-19 Task Force Members

establish a COVID-19 Task Force made up of members with professional epidemiology, mental health, and medicine

Marlene Camacho-Rivera, ScD, MPH

experience. This task force provided presentations to our Leadership Team, attended regional information forums, and provided guidance on the sorority response to the impacts of COVID-19 on sorority operations and events.

In accordance with CDC guidelines, local ordinances, and university policies, LTA halted all in person sorority activities in March 2020 until further notice. As a result, the following changes were made:

LTA Director of Risk Management

Krystal Chan, MD Jessica Y Islam, PhD, MPH LTA Foundation Vice-President

Elisa A. Oliver

» Implemented virtual new member initiation

LTA National President

» Developed virtual best practices training for sorority operations

Alexis L. Richbourg

» Pivoted Leadership Summit and National Convention programming to virtual

Avalon Valencia

» Celebrated and supported our members with virtual activities, graduations, and Sisterhood Check-Ins

$30,981

was raised to support our partnership with the LTA Foundation and their COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Aleyda Cantu-Olivarez, J.D.

LTA Vice President of Internal Affairs

Denise C. Vidot, PhD LTA Foundation President

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TAKING A STANCE ON SOCIAL JUSTICE In light of severe racial injustice issues resulting in several deaths in the Black community, LTA members requested that the organization begin to take a more robust public stance on social justice issues, specifically related to advocating for the Black community. The Board of Directors organized a national open forum for members to collaborate on strengthening the organizations voice and stance on social justice issues impacting our communities. Our Founding Mothers have always emphasized the importance of social action. In honor of our activist roots, LTA has been more vocal and has begun taking a stronger stance on our public platforms and internal communications and initiatives.

Some examples include: » Supporting the NAACP #WeAreDoneDying Campaign » Partnering with the LTA Foundation for their Direct Action Grants and the 1.975 Run in efforts to support the Black Lives Matter Movement » Creating a resource page for members to support social justice advocacy initiatives » Advocating for justice on our social media accounts and raising awareness of ways our members can take action » Approving a Cultural Competency Task Force to eliminate barriers resulting from anti-Blackness by providing education, outreach, advocacy and member support » Hosting a Juneteenth Celebration, providing education and supporting Black-owned businesses

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National Programs LLEAD PROGRAM

The Lambda Ladies as Empowered Advocates for Diversity (LLEAD) program

By the National Leadership Development and Standards Committee

create safe environments within the sisterhood to embrace diversity.

continues to increase awareness, promote conscious thinking, and actively Participants acquire confidence, strengthen understanding, and become ambassadors of cultural diversity.

The Committee added the co-leadership of the Director of Alumnae Affairs,

Alumnae Cohort Participants

alongside the Director of Undergraduate Affairs, to ensure both the alumnae

Lupmi Balanzar

for the second year. Maria is an alumnae of Beta Theta Chapter and the

and undergraduate perspective in the developed leadership initiatives.

Maria Genao-Homes facilitated the program and material development

Delta Rho Chapter

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Hamilton College in New York.

Dalia Hernandez

The Committee graduated 5 undergraduates and 11 alumnae members

Zeta Sigma Chapter

into their Lambda Ladies as Empowered Advocates for Diversity (LLEAD)

Mariza Herrera

Program.

Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Gamma Nu Chapter

Undergraduate Cohort Participants

Allison McNabb

Beatriz Aguilar

Diana Lara

Epsilon Omega Chapter

Epsilon Upsilon Chapter

Guadalupe Maldonado

Vianey Avila

Alpha Eta Alumnae Chapter

Zeta Beta Chapter

Elia Peralta

Kat Baltierra

Eta Gamma Chapter

Eta Alpha Chapter

Karina Peralta

Julie Garcia

Zeta Alpha Chapter

Gamma Sigma Chapter

Natalie Prawdzik

Abril Olivas

Alpha Alpha Alumnae Chapter

Daisy Saucedo Gamma Sigma Chapter

Jamie Vega Kappa Chapter

Zeta Chi Chapter

Alumnae Track Top Presentation

Multiple Identities: Literature and Discussion in the Classroom Lupmi Balanzar Delta Rho Chapter

Undergraduate Track Top Presentation

Social Justice in the Classroom: Sheltered Instruction and U.S. Social Movements of the 60’s Abril Olivas Zeta Chi Chapter

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LAMBDA LADY PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (PEP)

The Lambda Lady Pursuit of Excellence Program (PEP) was established in response to the changing culture on several university campuses across the nation as requirements for Greek lettered organizations progressed to foster a more positive fraternity image and sorority life Community.

The purpose of the PEP is to enhance the overall undergraduate membership experience while ensuring that we are setting our chapters up for the best possible

The program aims to: » Help undergraduate chapters achieve the minimum standards they should be meeting to be viable and successful members of the fraternity and sorority life community and their respective campus; » Assist individual undergraduate chapters in identifying the specific areas that they may need assistance with; » Recognize the talents and strengths of individual sisters and high performing undergraduate chapters; » Focus on recruitment, chapter management/ health and growth; and » Uphold the mission and exemplify the principles of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

success on their respective campus. This program directly serves as a response to our mission.

As a leading sorority, we must continue to model high standards and cultivate a positive and holistic experience for our undergraduate members. This academic year, chapters were broken down by size category and benchmarks unique to their experiences and capacity that mirror the Average Chapter Board, Less Stressors on Students, and Balance Student Life and Academics.

Top Performing Chapters

Luna

(1-5 members)

Delta Nu Chapter, Loyola University Epsilon Eta Chapter, Villanova University Beta Rho Chapter, New Jersey City University and Saint Peter’s College

Concha

(6-12 members)

Beta Delta Chapter, California State University, Long Beach

Beta Omicron Chapter, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Epsilon Omega Chapter, University of Memphis

Palma

(13+ members)

Delta Rho Chapter, University of California, Los Angeles

Eta Gamma Chapter, University of California, San Diego

Zeta Mu Chapter, Duke University

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LAMBDA HILL DAYS

On March 10-12, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. hosted its fourth annual

By the National Political Education Initiative Committee

topics they would focus on, which included immigration, public health and education

event on Capitol Hill called Lambda Hill Days. This year, the cohort selected the reform. This year, the PEI Committee elected to expand the advocacy initiative from 2-days to 3 and as members descended on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C would become the center of attention. On March 11, just one day after the LHD program

It was a unique opportunity to engage in our democracy that I wouldn’t have had elsewhere.

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commenced, COVID-19 outbreak would become a pandemic. Being in D.C during this pivotal time will go down in world history. Sorority members with scheduled meetings with 35 congressional offices were able to meet with most of their congressional representatives offices, however, as we approached the end of the week, several offices cancelled due to the first cases of COVID-19 being documented in the District.

In preparation for Lambda Hill Days, participating sisters have attended training on best practice for meetings and on current/pending immigration policies. They have also been tasked with calling and scheduling meetings with their elected officials on the Hill. This year’s cohort will also receive a live in-depth training before meeting with elected officials. With this annual event, we hope to serve as a voice for the Latino community and demonstrate the immense power that lies within our sorority.

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Prior to the meetings, sorority members received

Fresia Rodriguez

Maria del Rosario Palacios

a full morning of training. Beta Sigma Alumna

Alpha Alpha Beta Alumnae Chapter, Fall 2019 Carlsbad, CA

Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter Spring 2018 Gainesville, Georgia

Ileana Lopez Jimenez

Maria Villanueva

Gamma Eta Chapter Fall 2011 Austin, TX

Alpha Lambda Alumnae Chapter Fall 2019 Chicago, IL

Karen Gonzalez

Rebekka Behr

Zeta Chi Chapter Spring 2017 Colorado Springs, CO

Gamma Epsilon Chapter Fall 2018 Tallahassee, FL

Karina Peralta

Sheila Martinez

Zeta Alpha Chapter Spring 2018 Chester, VA

Zeta Upsilon Chapter Spring 2017 Chicago, IL

Jennifer Rincones V.P. of External Affairs

Sofia Mickel

Elsy Ramos Velasquez (SP06),

an Associate in

the Immigration business unit with Clark Hill, an international law firm shared her experiences in preparing and submitting complex asylum, familybased, SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status), VAMA (Violence Against Women Act), and U visa as well as waiver applications. She discussed legislative updates regarding immigration, the difference between immigration laws and policies and educated all the participants on Article 1 courts and the push for immigration courts to become one. Members of the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association also joined the cohort and discussed best practices on lobbying; this effort was coordinated by Sister Maria Robayo.

While meeting with Members of Congress, the 20 participants shared personal experiences and stories from their respective communities in hopes of igniting change and making immigration reform a priority for the 116th Congress.

We are extremely proud of the following sisters who were selected to represent the sisterhood and share their personal stories and concerns regarding immigration, health care and education.

Beta Omega Chapter Spring 2001 Woodhaven, MI

Kim Cuellar Pi Chapter Spring 2016 Miami, FL

Lilibeth Tapia Kappa Chapter Spring 2013 Boston, MA

Lisandra Sanchez Dir. of Alumnae Affairs Beta Epsilon Chapter Fall 2001 New York, NY

Epsilon Kappa Chapter Spring 2018 Phoenix, AZ

Tatiana Hernandez-Mitchell Zeta Epsilon Chapter Spring 2018 Syracuse, NY

Vanessa Madrid-Resendiz Epsilon Kappa Chapter Spring 2019 Tucson, AZ

Xylene Rodriguez Zeta Chi Chapter Spring 2019 Greeley, CO

Marceli Rocha-Rocha Zeta Epsilon Chapter Spring 2018 Watsonville, CA

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REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES

New in 2019-2020, the regional board officers developed and conducted training for all area officers within their respective regions. Traditionally these trainings took place at the National Convention and were conducted by national officers.

Regional leaders are trained and poised to continue to develop their area officers and members.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

The Professional and Personal Development Webinar Series was initially established as the Alumnae Webinar Series in 2016.

This year the series was held over three months with 45 members attending. Webinar topics included self-care, mindfulness, and money management. New in 2019-2020, outside presenters were featured for the Professional and Personal Development Webinar series. The webinars are made available for viewing to our members on CampusGroups.

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Philanthropy LAMBDA THETA ALPHA FOUNDATION The sorority announced the official launch of the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation in August 2017. As a separate entity from the sorority, the Foundation was created as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to respond to the growing need for additional financial support of educational programs, scholarships, and humanitarian relief.

This year, members of Lambda Theta Alpha helped the Foundation raise over $84,000, surpassing our $25,000 annual goal.

The Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation is grateful for another year of continued support from the Lambda Theta Alpha

The partnership between the sorority and the Foundation will continue

Sorority! As our largest partner, members of

to ensure its mission to advance communities.

the Sorority support us in so many different ways and help us to expand our outreach and available resources to new and broader communities. We are incredibly thankful for your involvement and the promotion of our mission. A testament to our strong partnership was how LTA showed up for us in 2020. In the height of COVID-19, instead of shying away from the uncertainty the pandemic created, LTA jumped into action and donated over $10,000 towards our Relief Grants. These funds have and continue to be a source of safety, comfort, and relief for those vulnerable to the consequences of COVID, and we are grateful for your dedication and commitment to uplifting communities.

We look forward to many more years of strengthening and growing our partnership and serving our communities together!

Pursuing Greatness through Community Advancement,

Board of Directors, Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation 2020

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ST JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission is to advance cures for childhood cancer and ensure that no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay.

Since the sorority’s partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital began in 2010, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to ending childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Lambda Theta Alpha members are part of an extraordinary legacy of determined trailblazers in the Hispanic community – leaders of action, leaders of learning, leaders of compassion. The generous commitment

$17,671

$21,716

$30,691

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

$51,260

$87,345

$72,336

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016

$68,943

$57,412

$53,010

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

of organizations like Lambda Theta Alpha help provides hope to the children of St. Jude while keeping their families together during treatment. Thank you for the life-changing difference you make every single day for the St. Jude families through your support.

We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with LTA and witness their members to achieve their leadership potential through their charitable support.

Evelyn Homs

$52,824

Sr. Vice President of Multicultural Marketing and Sales ALSAC / St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2019-2020

513,189

$

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Financials As of June 30, 2020, the sorority’s total cash balance was $1,791,007.

INCOME STATEMENT

2020

2019

$384,600

$441,500

Member Event Income

3,000

193,400

Non-Member Income

5,600

9,000

$393,200

$643,900

Leadership Meetings & Development

52,600

87,200

Programming & Events

31,000

231,900

Professional Services

52,200

40,200

Technology

36,800

14,800

Insurance

52,800

51,600

General Operating Expenses

21,800

39,400

Charitable Donations

30,000

8,600

-

5,300

Total Expenses

$277,200

$479,000

Net Income

$116,000

$164,900

Year Ending June 30 Member Dues & Fees

Total Income

Taxes and Fees

Additional details available to members via our 2019-2020 LTA: A Closer Look.

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2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT

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LAMBDA T H E T A A L P H A LATIN SORORITY, INCORPORATED

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Additional annual data is available to members via our 2019-2020 LTA: A Closer Look.

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