History
The Beginning
In 1992, a group of women at California State University, Fresno came together with a vision for a sorority that was embedded in multiculturalism. They saw the need to create a Greek letter organization that would enrich the university experience for women of color. Our founders made the central mission of this sorority to strive for diversity and tolerance.
The Visionary Founding Mothers of Sigma Alpha Zeta:
- Anali Alvarado
- Marcia Alvarado
- May Ammouneh
- Herminia Anguiano
- Martha Arevalo
- Angelica Caballero
- Lina De La Cruz-Martinez
- Gricelda De La Torre
- Sagraio Diaz
- Nancy Estrada
- Angelina Garcia
- Estela Gutierrez
- Rita Huitron
- MariCarmen Lopez
- Susana Montanez
- Lori Herrera
- Anna Munoz
- Dina Olivares
- Alma Ortega
- Anna Marie Perez
- Maria Perez
- Irene Ramirez
- Pilar Sanchez
- Irene Shinhira
- Lupe Valdez
- Josie Vasquez
- Janelle Verdugo
- Samone Xayavong
Our Commitment
Through time, our sorority has grown and expanded to other college campuses. Our members are dedicated to our founders vision as we continue to carry on their legacy.
Sigma Alpha Zeta is committed to being inclusive of all self-identified women, regardless of race or ethnicity, class, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilities.
We strive to promote diversity and tolerance within our sorority, our campuses, and our communities.
