2. Sigma Lambda Gamma @ GSU
Lori “Confiable” Woznick #19
The Phenomenal ΦΑ Chapter @
Penn State Univ.
Alpha Line Anchor, Fall 1999
B.S. Marketing 2000
Univ. of North Florida M.B.A. International
Business 2005
North Florida Alumnae Association
Xi Epsilon (UNF) Chapter Advisor
GSU Colony Operations Advisor
Financial Advisor, CSNA, CRPC ®
Bank of America Merrill Edge
Jacksonville, FL
3. Sigma Lambda Gamma @ GSU
Felicia “La Luchadora” Anzaldúa
#38
Beautiful Beloved BB Chapter @
University of Missouri
Epsilon Line Captain, Spring 2005
B.S.B.A. Finance and Banking 2008
Pace Univ. M.B.A. Financial Mgmt. 2011
Former AAME, VP of Chapter Operations,
MGC President, National Awards
Committee Member & NYCAA Member
GSU Colony Intake Advisor
Goodwill Volunteer
Proud Air Force Wife:
KansasDC UtahDCPakistanDC
Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA
4. Sigma Lambda Gamma @ GSU
Ms. Helena Hernández
Lecturer of Spanish @
Georgia Southern University
B.A., Los Andes University,
Bogotá - ColombiaM.B.A., Georgia
Southern UniversityM.Ed., Georgia Southern
University
GSU Colony Faculty Advisor
6. Sigma Lambda Gamma Is:
• An historically Latina-
based, multi-cultural
sisterhood dedicated
to the
empowerment of
ALL women through
morality, service and
academic
achievement.
7. Sigma Lambda Gamma Is:
A sisterhood of women
who recognize,
among other things,
the need for unity and
support among
women of varying
cultures to prepare for
success in a global
environment.
8. FACTS
Where: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
When: April 9, 1990
Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple
Mascot: Purple Panther
Motto: “Culture is Pride, Pride is Success.”
Nicknames: “Gammas” or “Women of Distinction”
9. Women of Distinction
“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere
effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives
- choice, not chance, determines your destiny.”-Aristotle
-9th
oldest national, historically Latina-based sorority. Largest
with most Chapters in the most states.
-4th
oldest national, multi-cultural Sorority.
More than 2.5x as many chapters as the 2nd
largest.
-Fastest growing fraternal organization, period.
5-6 new chapters/year.
-Campuses include: Ivy League, HBCUs and West Point
Military Academy
-Young Women’s Leadership Program
-Emotional Intelligence
-National, free-standing headquarters with full-time staff
13. Women of Distinction
Beautiful Beloved Beta Beta Sister Tenita Johnson-
Author and Founder and CEO of
“So It Is Written Writing & Editing Services”
15. Women of Distinction
Sister Veronica Guevara accepting National Medal for Museum and Library
Service at White House
16. Women of Distinction
Sister Mary Peterson (current Executive Director) received the Jack L. Anson
Award from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. The award which
is presented to a well-respected individual not in the field of higher
education, who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the
fraternity/sorority community beyond his/her respective organization.
17. • As of 2013, we boast:
– 11 Colonies
– 129 Chapters
– 29 Alumnae
Associations
– 11 Regions
– 32 States
– 1 National Sisterhood
Part of the SOLID Southeast
Region, with established
chapters at USF, UCF, UT,
FAMU, UM, UA, FIU, SCSU,
LSU, FAU, UNF, St. Leo and
*Georgia Southern Colony*
18. Sigma Lambda Gamma @ GSU
• Colony:
– Established on Friday, May 24, 2013
– Georgia Southern’s FIRST Multi-cultural Sorority
20. Academics
• Required Entity GPA:
2.75
• Mandatory study
hours
We have an
obligation to
ourselves, our
families and our
sorority to achieve
academic success
22. Community Service
Sister Allison Nevalga in Nicaragua African American Breast Cancer
Foundation founded by Sister
Lindsey Compton
23. National Philanthropies
TRIO Program:
Federal outreach
programs assisting
low-income, first
generation and
disabled students
move through the
academic pipeline.
• Breast Cancer Awareness:
educating communities on
one of the leading causes
of death among women.
24. Cultural Awareness
We strive to educate the
community
on our distinct cultures and
encourage the exploration
and sharing of
traditions,
customs and
experiences.
Our sisterhood
represents over
112 ethnicities.
25. Morals & Ethics
As Women of Distinction, we
are committed to the
empowerment of all women
through exemplary and
admirable leadership.
26. Social Interaction
One of the benefits
of sisterhood is
networking and
building a support
system. We believe
that our first
principle,
Academics, should
be balanced by
Social Interaction to
have a more well-
rounded collegiate
experience.
27. Step & Stroll
Rampage Step Team (NE/MA Regions)
G*Squad (Southern California)
Yard Show (UNF)
28. Membership Criteria
Columbia University’s Alpha Ship UNF’s Founding Ship
• Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.6/4.0
• Full-time student at Georgia Southern
• Must have at least 12 credits
• Dedication to women’s empowerment and a desire to be a
Catalyst for Change
29. What can SLG do for you?
• Become a leader
– Headquarters Staff
Positions
– Alumnae Volunteer
Positions
– National Board of
Directors
– Campus Leadership
Opportunities
• Be a part of SLG
history at GSU
• Help the community
• Improve leadership
skills
• Network
• Find sisterhood
• Empower others