The First Latina focused Sorority founded at an Ivy-league institution, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. was established on April 16, 1988 at Cornell University. Our organization's mission is to empower women by providing a supportive network dedicated to their personal and professional advancement. Our Hermandad (sisterhood) is further advanced by our shared dedication and promotion of public service and cultural awareness, with an emphasis on Latino history, contributions, and experiences. Patricia Rivera, Maria Caban, Eva Marie Sosa, Migdalia Franklin, and Irma Almirall-Padamsee, our Sorority Founders, strove to establish an organization that would transcend their collegiate experience and consolidate their strength as responsible leaders of the community. The Sorority Founders worked diligently to develop an organization whose mission and goals would encompass the experiences of all women, with an emphasis on Latinas. Today, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. represents a tradition of strong, proud women whose lives and achievements reflect an unwavering commitment to public service, Hermandad, and the preservation of the rich cultural legacies that shape our experiences. We are a member of The National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), a coalition of 20 fraternities and sororities in the United States. www.nalfo.org.