New member educator:

Nida Nawaz

These beautiful eleven woman make up the Gamma Line of the Upsilon Gamma Chapter.  These women crossed into the sisterhood in February 2008 and were the last piece necessary for achieving chapter status at the University of Washington.

Assistant new member educator:

Diana Baral

Arpita*Yomaris* Ghosh

Arpita was born in Kolkata, India and raised in Kennewick, WA. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and is now pursuing her career in public administration at a non-profit organization in the greater Seattle area.

“If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page.”    

--Mark Houlahan

Captain Maria *Bonita* Sauceda

Maria was raised in Toppenish, WA and is the first legacy in our chapter.  She plans to graduate in 2011 with a degree in Mathematics.

“Culture is pride, pride is success.”

Deuce Vanessa *Zadia* Palafox

Vanessa was raised in Chicago, IL and is of Mexican-American heritage.  She graduated in 2009 with a BA in Social Welfare and now works in the Seattle area.

“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sexy Tre Stephanie *Naiya* Pena

Stephanie was born in Anchorage, AK and raised in Federal Way, WA.    She is of Mexican-American and Dominican heritage and plans to graduate in 2011 with a degree in Women’s Studies and a minor in Education.

“It is not faith and works, it is not faith or works, it is faith that works."

Natalie *Maylea* Santos

Natalie was raised in Lacey, WA and is of Chamorro heritage.  She plans to graduate in 2012 with a degree in American Ethnic Studies.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -MLK Jr

Elena *Xiana*Hernandez

Elena was raised Las Cruces, NM and is of German and Venezuelan heritage. Graduated in 2011 with a BA in Law, Societies, and Justice and minors in International Studies and Human Rights.

"I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun." --Katharine Hepburn

Corazon Christine *Majesta* Medina

Christine was raised in Kent, WA and graduated in 2009 with a degree in Communications.  She is currently working in the field of public relations.

"Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again."      -James R. Coo

Michelle * A.Z.I.A* Wilson

Michelle was raised in Lakewood, WA and is of Puerto Rican heritage.  She plans to graduate in 2012 with a degree in Sociology.

“Hermanas por vida, sisters for life.”

Lessy *Malina* Valdovinos

Lessy was born in Fresno, WA and raised in Bridgeport, WA.  She is of Mexican American heritage. She plans to graduate in 2011 with a degree in Law Society and Justice, Minor in Sociology.

"Make your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile. Meow" - my sister Xenia Valdovinos

Yesica *Almela* Luna

Yesica was raised in Kent, WA and is of Guatemalan heritage.  She graduated in 2009 with a degree in Social Welfare and French.  She currently works as a counselor in a drug rehab center.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”     --MLK Jr

Chain Sabrina *Amahonui* Martin

Sabrina was born and raised in Vancouver, WA and is of Italian and Hawaiian heritage.  She plans to graduate in 2011 with a degree in Sociology.

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.”--Maya Angelou