As Hermanas of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc., our mission is to uphold the goals set forth by our thirteen founding mothers. We pledge to formalize, cultivate, and foster bonds amongst each other as sisters and abide by respect, trust, communication, professionalism, and accountability.

Our goals are:

To constantly strive towards the expansion of awareness of the Latino culture to our members and the community at large.
To promote sisterhood and leadership among ourselves which is the basis of our precious and rare foundation.
To stand for accomplishments of excellence and education among women.

Quick Facts:

Official Name:

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.

Nickname:

SIA (pronounced: see-ah)

Established:

September 29, 1990

Founding Schools:

SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Motto:

Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable)

Official colors:

Red, Gold, & Royal Blue, with Black and White as background colors

Mascots:

Unicorn & Pegasus

Flower:

Red Rose

Gem:

White Pearl

Philanthropies:

SIA participates in community service on three levels:

International - Children International

National - One Heartland

Local - Sisters In Action (Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts Mentorship)

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