2021-2022_Annual Report_Final

Annual
2021-2022
Lambda Theta Alpha
Latin Sorority, Incorporated

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Annual
2021-2022
Lambda Theta Alpha
Latin Sorority, Incorporated

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Greetings,
Lambda Theta Alpha
Latin Sorority, Incorporated
Alexis L. Degraffenreid
2020-2022 National President
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

Leadership & Structure
Alexis L. Degraffenried
National President
Delta Beta Chapter
Cristina T. Naranjo
Vice President of Internal Affairs
Beta Theta Chapter
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Nathalie Canadas
Vice President of External Affairs
Upsilon Chapter
Liz Beth Sanchez
Vice President of Administration
Alpha Eta Alumnae Chapter
Minna Carreon
Vice President of Finance
Beta Delta Chapter
Lambda Theta Alpha is governed by
an elected board of directors, which
is composed of 10 officers that are
responsible for managing the affairs
of the sorority between annual
conventions. The Board oversees all
sorority operations and is structured
to ensure that all viewpoints are
considered in decision-making. The
Board is devoted to ensuring the
sorority is positioned to be a viable
organization long into the future
while remaining true to our values
and principles.
Serena Valle
Director of Risk Management
Epsilon Kappa Chapter
Naja L. Muhammad
Director of Alumnae Affairs
Alpha Epsilon Alumnae Chapter
Dr. Cecilia E. Suarez
Director of Undergraduate Affairs
Beta Sigma Chapter
Ana Romero
Director of Orientation
Alpha Delta Alumnae Chapter
Cecilia Nieves
Director of Recruitment & Retention
Gamma Mu Chapter
2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 2 N A T I O N A L A D V I S O R S
R E G I O N A L & A R E A L E A D E R S H I P
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Regions
Regional Leaders
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135
Areas
Area Leaders
Ofelia Oviedo
Founding Mother
Alpha Chapter
Amethyst Thorman
Spring 2004
Beta Eta Chapter
Rosa "Rosie" Diaz
Fall 1993
Sigma Chapter
Elisa A. Oliver
Spring 2006
Gamma Epsilon Chapter
Merlix Reynolds
Spring 1998
Chi Chapter
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Membership Overview
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2
A C T I V E M E M B E R S H I P
Active Members Fall 2021 Spring 2022
Undergraduate
557 539
Alumnae
Total
1,279 1,403
1,836 1,942
L I F E T I M E A C T I V E
M E M B E R S H I P
States with Chapters
375 Total Members
*49 new members 2021-2022
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Regions
Active Undergraduate Chapters
Annual
2021-2022
27
Areas
381 Members Initiated
T O T A L C H A P T E R S :
28
Active Alumnae Chapters
N E W L Y E S T A B L I S H E D
U N D E R G R A D U A T E
C H A P T E R
Eta Eta Chapter
GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY
R E A C T I V A T E D
U N D E R G R A D U A T E
C H A P T E R
Beta Theta Chapter
UNIVERSITY OF
CENTRAL FLORIDA

Strategic Plan Update
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Inspiring, unifying, and creating a path for empowered
leaders and providing the necessary tools to ignite a passion
for our sisterhood and the community.
OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
Enhancing the membership experience through optimization
of resources, innovation, and communication.
Launched the 'Preserving our Legacy Initiative' to ensure
the LTA Founding Mother's legacy is taught and
preserved, and solidify LTA's place in history as the First
Latina Sorority.
Improved the Board of Directors onboarding process to
include 'Board Orientation Days' with training on nonprofit
board governance, developing leaders, and
enhancing the sorority brand and fiscal management.
Established a National Technology Special
Committee and Manual supporting technology,
operational risk, cybersecurity risks, data protection,
and organizational continuity.
MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Creating a membership experience that exemplifies our principles
while empowering members at all levels of participation to fulfill
their lifelong commitment to the sisterhood.
Collaborated with members on ways to continue the
advancement and sustainability of the sorority through
National Share Sessions.
Appointed Maria Miranda (Beta Pi Chapter, Spring 2003) the first
DEI Ambassador for LTA; a consultative role for the organization
to support the development of inclusive strategies.
Conducted undergraduate focus groups to better support,
engage, and sustain members in the undergraduate
experience.
Strengthened alumnae engagement by the continuation of
Café con Leches – topic-based open forums and the
creation of the Alumnae Website.
Enhanced leadership training during Monthly Roundtables to
include topics such as mental health, diversity equity and
inclusion, conflict management, hazing prevention, decision
making, and most recently, social justice and advocacy.
Approved the pilot of the Regional Administrative Supervisor
role with the goal of strengthening the regional leadership team,
providing better training and support, and supporting the
organization’s expanding use of technology.
Held Regional Leadership Conferences where regional officers
provide mandatory training for Area officers, address regionalspecific
challenges, and build local goals to improve the
membership experience.
FISCAL HEALTH
Uniting to ensure a healthy and secure financial
future for our sisterhood.
Enhanced financial literacy programs by inviting
community members to participate in webinars and live
programming on social media.
BRANDING & PARTNERSHIP
Creating a membership experience that
exemplifies our principles while empowering
members at all levels of participation to fulfill their
lifelong commitment to the sisterhood.
Extended the national partnership with the CDC Let’s Stop
HIV Together campaign to support by sharing resources
and raising awareness for minorities and people of color
living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Strengthened existing partnerships and in 2022, the
Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation, Inc. was added as an
official National Philanthropy.
Grew the sorority's social media presence and in March
2022, Lambda Theta Alpha's national Instagram account
reached 10K followers, a new milestone in the sorority’s
social media presence.
Expanded the reach of the 'ULR Fund', developed to
financially support membership dues and now includes
National Convention, Spring Conference, and Sisterhood
Spirit Weekend.
Opened a new bank account to ensure that more sorority
funds are protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC).
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ΛΘΑin the Community
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA FOUNDATION
The Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation (LTA Foundation) was created as
a separate entity from the sorority as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
to respond to the growing need for additional financial support in our
communities. In 2021-2022, members of Lambda Theta Alpha raised
$30,378.25 while supporting the following campaigns:
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2021-2022
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Lambda Theta Alpha celebrated 11 years in partnership
with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the St. Jude
Walk/Run event. This signature event brings communities
together nationwide during Childhood Cancer Awareness
Month to raise funds for the hospital. With more than 90
registered teams nationwide, Lambda Theta Alpha met and
exceeded its annual goal, raising $40,157.
In addition, LTA participated in a multi-market team blitz week and a No More Cancer
Rally alongside other Greek organizations. LTA was awarded the 2021 Top Multi-
Market Community Team by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Members also
attended the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza Virtual Seminar, “Love Music. Stop Cancer.
¡En Vivo con St. Jude.” During the virtual seminar, participants were joined by A.B.
Quintanilla, Hayley Arceneaux, and many St. Jude patients to learn about the
significant impact of our fundraising efforts and exciting new updates for the coming
year.
CDC LET’S STOP HIV TOGETHER CAMPAIGN
Through our expansive network, we aim to support this campaign by sharing
resources, initiating dialogue, and raising awareness for minorities and people of
color living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Throughout the next year, Lambda Theta Alpha
will be engaged in various activities to educate
our members about this health disparity affecting
racial and ethnic minorities.
Annual Scholarship Campaign
The LTA Foundation provides annual scholarships for students
pursing education at the undergraduate, graduate, and
doctoral levels and who demonstrate commitment to
advancing their community.
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
1.975 Run: Avenue for Advancement
Aligned with its mission to promote political activism, Lambda Theta
Alpha is proud to continue its partnership with National Voter
Registration Day in an effort to register voters ahead of critical state
and local elections in 2021 and midterm elections in 2022.
In 2021, 23 undergraduate and alumnae chapters participated by
connecting with their local communities and campuses to register
people to vote in person and virtually, and highlight the importance
of making your voice heard in our elections.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The annual event supports efforts to uplift communities
through various avenues. In 2022, proceeds were allocated to
organizations already engaging in enrichment initiatives for
vulnerable and underrepresented communities.
In March 2022, Lambda Theta Alpha grew, the national
Instagram account to 10K followers, a new milestone in
our sorority’s social media presence.

National Programs & Initiatives
LAMBDA HILL DAYS
On March 28 - April 1, Lambda Theta Alpha
Latin Sorority, Inc. hosted its sixth annual
Lambda Hill Days virtually. This year, the 17
cohort members selected the topics they
would focus on, including immigration, mental
health, student loan forgiveness, and climate
change, just to name a few.
LAMBDA LADIES AS EMPOWERED
ADVOCATES FOR DIVERSITY
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION
Nearly 350 members of Lambda Theta Alpha
Latin Sorority, Inc. convened at the Hilton
Austin on July 22-24, 2022, for its annual
National Convention. The three days included
opportunities for members from all over the
country to bond with the sisterhood, learn
more about our sorority’s history, attend educational and
motivational sessions, and celebrate each other and the sorority’s
accomplishments.
The LLEAD Certification Program was created to further
enhance the leadership skills of the members of our sorority
as it relates to cultural sensitivity, diversity and inclusion.
Cohort 9 graduated 14 undergraduate and alunnae members
in May 2022.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION LISTENING SESSIONS
In Spring 2022, the Board of Directors announced Maria Miranda as the DEI Ambassador for Lambda Theta Alpha. The DEI
Ambassador is a consultative role supporting the Board of Directors in developing the Sorority’s efforts around Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion. The DEI ambassador will lead efforts to engage our membership in conversations around inclusivity within LTA and
foster collaborative efforts to develop future solutions and initiatives.
Four DEI Listening Sessions occurred throughout the year where members participated in facilitated
discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sorority. In addition to sharing personal
experiences, members offered policy recommendations for the Board of Directors to consider.
Information gathered during these sessions will be an integral part of building the 2022-2026
Strategic Plan.
NATIONAL HAZING PREVENTION TRAINING
New this year, a national hazing prevention training program was
implemented, using the Prevent Zone platform, a leader in prevention
training. The Hazing Prevention 101: Fraternity & Sorority Edition training
was required for one representative from each constituency. A total of 147
members completed the training and shared the information learned with
workshops at the local level.
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