Undergraduate College/Major: University of Texas- Arlington About Me: I was the first AAS for Texas for two years. Then I was the NDA for 1 and ½ years.
AG FS #3 Nelli Alvarez
Line 1 - Fall 2000
AG L1 #1 Babe
Hometown: Dallas Undergraduate College/Major (s): University of Texas - Arlington Graduate Studies Major: MBA - Strategic Leadership Graduate School: Amberton University Why Lambda Theta Alpha: I have no sisters until I joined LTA, Academic Sorority, Love the Sisterhood Other Involvements/ Community Organizations: Give to the unfortunate and help out the other organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Breast Cancer, 3-Day, United Way, March of Dimes, Good Will, and several others. Favorite Quote: Chinese Proverb - "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Line 2 - The Flawless Awakening - Spring 2007
AG L2 #1 Sandra McDonald-Cardozo
Hometown: Matamoros, Tamps. Mexico Undergraduate College/Degree: Texas Women's University/Nursing Why Lambda Theta Alpha: Lambda Theta Alpha has paved the way and set the standards for Latino sororities and organizations since 1975. It is the FIRST and ONLY organization who can truly say they have made an overwhelming impact on the United States' and Puerto Rico’s Latina students as a whole. LTA truly demonstrates unity, love, and respect through not only community service events, but educational programs as well. The empowerment one feels after helping the community is comparable to none. Other Involvements/ Community Organizations: National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Society for Urologic Nurses Association, Oncology Nursing Society, and the National Hispanic Professionals Organization Favorite Quote: “You cannot direct the winds, but you can adjust the sails”- Author Unknown Chapter Position: Chapter President E-mail:agl2_ace@yahoo.com
AG L2 #2 Carolina Sodre
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Undergraduate College/Degree: University of Florida/Chemical Engineering Graduate School: University of Houston Graduate Studies Major: MBA focus International Business and Finance Why Lambda Theta Alpha: Lambda Theta Alpha sisters have in the past and continue to inspire me to bring out the best of me personally, academically, and professionally. My sisters were there for me when I needed and they are my family here in the United States. I also have great passion for education specially in the technical field. Together with the sisterhood we can empower young ladies and make them aware that their dream does not have to end as a dream, they can make it into a reality. Other Involvements/ Community Organizations: BBBS- Big Brothers Big Sisters, SHPE-Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, EWB- Engineering Without Borders, NHPO-National Hispanic Professional Organization. Dancing addict: Salsa, Ballet, Tap, and Latin Ballroom, personal fitness trainer Favorite Quote: “The essence of the art of dancing lies in the realm of the soul and heart; it is not the intellect but the emotions from which the dance takes off.” - Erika Hanka Chapter Position: Chapter Treasurer and Fundraising Chair E-mail:agl2_deuce@yahoo.com
AG L2 #3 Angelique Fernandez
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX Undergraduate College/Major: Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi/Biology Why Lambda Theta Alpha: After learning about Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated and all that it stood for, Unity, Love, and Respect, I could not wait to be part of such an extensive group of strong, dedicated, and professional women. I can honestly say that all my sisters have had my back when I needed them the most or when I just needed a good laugh. I love my sisters deeply. I have learned so much from them in such a short amount of time. Other Involvements/ Community Organizations: National Science Teachers Association, American Federation of Teachers, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers, LifeTeen Core member, Flour Bluff High School Alumni Favorite Quote: "Life should not be measured by the number of breaths you take, but rather by the times your breath is taken away." Chapter Position: Chapter Vice-President and Secretary E-mail:agl2_nw3@yahoo.com
AG L2 #4 Alaide Zavala
Hometown: Tehuixtla, Mexico Undergraduate College/Major (s): Ramapo College of New Jerset/Double Major in Political Science and International Studies Minors in Italian and Latin American Studies Graduate School: University of Houston Clear Lake Graduate Studies Major: Master of Arts in Cross Cultural Studies Why Lambda Theta Alpha: Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. represents the universal woman, that is concerned with societal issues, justice, self-empowerment, and a support system that consists of truth, love, and unity. The organization is an empowerment tool for women by remaining true to its principles of Unity, Love, and Respect. It is also unique in that its members stem from all aspects of life and do not have to fit a certain mold. The variation in its membership enriches the organization by exposing it to new perceptions, ideas, and goals. This organization strives for excellence in all that it does, from basic community services, educational functions and events, and of course in the people that it encompasses. Other Involvements/ Community Organizations: Harris County Youth Program Favorite Quote: “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”- Dalai Lama Chapter Position: Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Orientation Advisor E-mail:agl2_4ever@yahoo.com
Line 3 - The Divine Line of Determination - Spring 2008
AG L3 #1 Maryanne Piña
Hometown: McAllen, TX Undergraduate College/Degree: Texas Wesleyan University/ Bilingual Education Why Lambda Theta Alpha: The bonding we have had with one another going through the same journey of trying to accomplish our goal has united us. Not only does it mean life long friends but a sisterhood. Above all, there is not any other sorority I would have wanted to be a part of. Favorite Quote: What I do Today is important because I am paying a day of my life for it and what I accomplish must be worth while because the price is high E-mail:agl3_ace@yahoo.com
AG L3 #2 Yuri Valenzuela
Hometown: Mexico and Ft. Worth, TX Undergraduate College/Degree: Texas Wesleyan University/ Education Why Lambda Theta Alpha: After researching LTA I became really interested; it was exciting for me to find a group that had such great values. I like the fact that Lambda Theta Alpha is a national sorority and that it caters to all women. I also love the fact that it is an active sorority and that all its members are always making contributions in many different ways. Knowing that the founding mothers are still active is a huge motivation for me. It shows that being part of the sorority is a life commitment. The bond that is made is never to be broken, and that is a value that I admire. One of the things that interested me the most was that Lambda Theta Alpha is an Academic sorority rather than a Social sorority. As an educator, I am investing in promoting education, and knowing that this sorority holds one of the highest graduation rates, I knew it is the one I wanted to be a part of. Other Involvements/ Community Organizations: Martial Arts, Choir Favorite Quote: "I never said it was going to be easy, I said it was going to be worth it." Chapter Position: Chapter Community Service Chair E-mail:agl3_deuce@yahoo.com
