"We are proud of the history that lies behind our letters, proud of strength and resiliency that our Burgundy and Gray represent, and proud of the bond of genuine sisterhood that our Founding Mothers created in 1975."

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In 2001, these seven Founding Sisters brought Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. to Tennessee by establishing the Intelligent and Eloquent Gamma Beta chapter:

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Gloria Rosario

Blanca Torres

Christi Caballero

Kristina Plondaya

Angela Gjertson

Tresha Francis

Elizabeth Blanco



Our Founders were the first to break the status quo of historically black and historically white Greek organizations on Vanderbilt's campus, to serve minority women. To this day, The Intelligent and Eloquent Gamma Beta Chapter of continues to advance LTA’s ideals by highlighting diversity on campus, working toward the empowerment of women, organizing a wide variety of campus events, encouraging academic success and achievement, and, above all, providing a strong sisterhood enriched by sisters of all backgrounds, each bound by the principles of Unity, Love, and Respect.



LTA’s Gamma Beta chapter seeks to uphold the principle of Unity by building community. In working with and supporting other campus organizations, our chapter endeavors tirelessly to bridge the gap — to bring Greeks on all of Vanderbilt’s councils together, to unite Greeks and non-Greeks, to foster ties between students and faculty, to encourage cohesion at this great university as best we can. As Universal Women, sisters of LTA exemplify the principle of Love in their everyday lives; both at the chapter level and beyond, Lambda Ladies form tight-knit bonds with each other that last a lifetime. This organization, furthermore, takes the principle of Respect to heart, regularly serving others through volunteerism, educational programming, and social activism.

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Women who join Lambda Theta Alpha are women who care about themselves, their communities and each other. The closeness of this sisterhood extends beyond the chapter to Lambda Ladies all across the nation. Through their sisterhood, service, and academic achievement, we strive to make a difference whether it is in large increments or small ones; their efforts never cease.