As we embark upon the future of Solidaridad, Inspiración and Amistad, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. strives to travel through new channels of involvement in the Latino community while reinforcing our commitment to our philanthropies. We look forward to increasing our presence on the national front, and we encourange all members in and outside of the Hermandad to take an active stance in our community and pave the way for generations to come.

In the mid 80's, a group of women from four different universities in New York set out to create an organization that would meet their needs, help their communities, unite all women, and uphold a set of distinct goals. Although the sisterhood's history can be traced back to 1985 in Troy, NY, the sorority was founded on September 29, 1990. Thirteen aspiring women from SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz and Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute founded our precious and rare Hermandad.

Our Founding Mothers are:

Dora Maria Abreú
Elizabeth Coats
Tina Colberg
Eulogia Diaz
Angelica Hernandez
Teresa Herrero
Norma G. Porras
Miriam Ramirez
Saida Rodriguez
Grecia Sanchez
Maria Trujillo
Clara Vazquez
Dulce Williams