EMPRESS is an Asian-interest, but not Asian-exclusive, interest group dedicated to fostering five core values: Empowering, Motivating, Persevering, Respecting, and Exemplifying Strength through Sisterhood. EMPRESS Interest Group was founded on April 17, 2014 by two women at the University of Florida who believed in the need for the implementation of a values-based system and emphasis on creating strong female leaders of the Asian-interest sorority upon which it is based. Today, EMPRESS is 32 active members strong and continues to highlight the importance of being a strong female leader without sacrificing one's individuality.