10th Anniversary of LTA’s Diversity Certification Program

By: Kadejah McCoy, Chair, National Leadership Development & Standards Committee 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Lambda Theta Alpha’s Lambda Ladies as Empowered Advocates for Diversity (LLEAD) Certification Program, hosted by the National Leadership Development and Standards Committee (NLDS)! We are pleased to announce the 2023 LLEAD Program Facilitator, Ambassadors, and 23 Cohort 10 participants. The LLEAD Certification Program was … Read More

Lambda Theta Alpha Champions Online Safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By: Amanda Padilla, National Technology Special Committee In October, Lambda Theta Alpha raised awareness in a national campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Members learned a few new skills and committed to learning more about how to stay safe online. This year’s theme emphasized personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Protecting online data and digital … Read More

5 Lifetime Benefits of Joining a Women’s Community

By: Lucie-Kay Desthuis-Francis. This blog was originally published by CampusGroups. Each year on March 8th International Women’s Day is celebrated globally. The day honors the many political, socio-economic, and cultural achievements of women. It also increases awareness about women’s equality and advocates for gender parity. Higher education institutions provide women with a platform for advancing equity for female students. Further, student … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: A tribute to our roots. Celebrando nuestra cultura.

By: Noel Reynolds & Destiny Lazalde, National Public Relations Committee Members Many of our members resonate with different heritages. During Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, we wanted to focus on the different cultures and identities that bring us together and educate the community through this year’s theme, “A tribute to our roots. Celebrando nuestra cultura.” A quote with so few words … Read More

What Are Some of the Signs that One Might Need to See a Therapist?

By: Jackelin N. Santiago-Alerte, LCSW, CCS, SSW “What are some of the signs that one might need to see a therapist?” Statistics state that 1 in 5 adults suffer from some form of mental illness. Out of those who suffer less than half with moderate-to-severe impairment are currently in treatment/therapy, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration … Read More

Mental Health: Stigma and Self-Care

By: Vanessa Madrazo, Ph.D. I got involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 2015 following a difficult divorce. This non-profit organization is comprised of individuals, family members, and friends who believe in eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness. Stigma exists for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that there are no objective tests … Read More

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Safe Online Spaces

By: Alessandra Alma, National Public Relations Committee Member Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. kicked off its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign this April. This year’s theme, “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces,” focused on preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment on digital platforms. As people connect with others virtually and more frequently, it’s important to be aware … Read More

Latin Culture Is Family. Lambda Theta Alpha Is Family.

By: Tiffany Contreras, Member of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. – Zeta Gamma ChapterThis blog was originally posted by AFLV Connections When I started as a freshman at Iowa State University, the thought of joining a sorority was intimidating. During my first year, the Multicultural Greek Council hosted an event called “Meet the Greeks,” and I decided to attend. … Read More