About Us
On April 2, 1994, two women of strength and integrity united to develop the first and only Latina-based sorority founded at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. On this day, Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Incorporated was born. Their mission was to build an organization that would bring about greatness to the communities in which the organization was a part of while working with women that strived for professionalism and leadership.
Herstory
Mission
The mission of Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Incorporated is to build and strengthen Latinas’ position in society through community service, commitment and professionalism. Together we will unite to develop and empower Latinas, women of color, and women in general through personal evolution and teamwork. We will continue to build a strong foundation of resources through networking and community connections. We will work in collaboration with diverse women to create opportunities for growth and change.
Purpose
Delta Tau Lambda is a community-oriented sorority. Our main objectives are academic excellence and community service. We strive to bring about change in the Latino community as well as in other communities of color. A great deal of our work involves the youth, for we believe that they are our future and we their role models. We believe that through our hard work, we will empower others to achieve for themselves and lead one another to greatness.
Facts
Founded: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Founders: Darilis Garcia and Maria Victoria Ramos
Colors: Brown and Gold always accented in Cream.
Flower: Forget me Nots
Stone: Diamond
Symbol: African Lion
Songs: Sudden Change, Comin’ on Strong and Yoli, Aint no Stopping Sunshine
Stroll Song: Danza Kuduro by Don Omar
Motto: Strength and Unity are the Key to Excellence. Con Fuerza construiremos, Con Honestidad creceremos, Con Unidad nunca seremos Vencidas.
Goals: Community Service, Promote higher learning in Latino Youth, Convey in younger women through our wisdom, to reach for their dreams using education as their tool. Promote unity in the Latino community by: identifying common problems, supporting each other, and defining collective solutions. Expand our cultural horizons by working with other communities of color.
Nick Names: DTL, Phenomenal Women, Lionesses
Principles
Strength
Honesty
Excellence
Integrity
Unity
Wisdom
Leadership
The National Board
Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Inc.’s National Board is the governing entity that oversees all sorority operations. This group of women is dedicated to maintaining the integrity, values, and mission of the sorority.
Evelyn Paguada Interim | Risk Management
riskmanagement@deltataulambda.org
Elisa Perez | Graduate Professional
graduateprofessional@deltataulambda.org
Yaritxa Bustamante and Veronica Calderon Interim| Finance
Dalia Sanchez | Sorority Development
Dr. Susan Lopez | President
Kaeleigh Veldboom | Secretary
Veronica Calderon | Collegiate Ops
collegiateops@deltataulambda.org
Yari Bustamante | Public Relations
publicrelations@deltataulambda.org
Jeilah Pabon | Expansion
Chapters
If there isn't a chapter on your campus or you're not sure who to contact, please reach out to our Vice President of Expansion at expansion@deltataulambda.org