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National History

In 1993, five determined collegiate women congregated with the common goal of establishing an organization at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona that would serve towards the advancement of Hispanics/Latinas while promoting a quest for higher learning and volunteerism. These visionary young women saw the need to create a support system that would encourage women to become actively involved with social issues, achieve educational excellence, serve as a motivational source for others while generating role models and eventually yield a considerable amount of leaders in the Latino/Hispano community. Their benevolent vision became a reality on January 25, 1993 when Gamma Alpha Omega obtained acknowledgement as the first Hispanic sorority on the campus of Arizona State University. We respectfully pay tribute to our Most Honorable Founding Madres who, along with our National Founding Charters, set the stage for our legacy and made possible the birth of a unique and strong sisterhood.

The efforts put forth by our National Founding Madres and Charters have served to instill a powerful sense of dedication to self, sisterhood and community within our membership. More than ten years after our inception, we continue to see the long-standing effects of their extraordinary foresight. April 2001 marked a milestone for Gamma Alpha Omega, when our beloved organization was officially recognized as an incorporated entity in the state of Arizona. We have expanded all over the United States with established Chapters in 17 locations and numerous interest groups nationwide. Members of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. strive to uphold the values of the sorority - Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Scholarship and Unity- as they continue to excel in their respective campuses and surrounding areas.