Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada is a national Latina-based sorority founded in the East Coast. Our foundation lays in the word "Hermandad," which means "sisterhood" in Spanish, and is derived from our Latin American roots. Since our founding year 1990, we have been able to achieve National status and become one of the largest Latina sororities in the country.

We are united by our common goals and bonded by the ties of sisterhood. As an organization, we are committed to the community; dedicated to our personal empowerment through academic achievement; and continue to increase the awareness of our beautiful and diverse backgrounds. Our founders came together as visionary and ambitious young women. Their vision helped establish a foundation that has guided the organization to its accomplishments and expansion.

SIA was founded on September 29, 1990 at 4 schools: SUNY Albany, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Stony Brook and Rennselear Polytechnic Institute. Presently, SIA is composed of chapters in New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California,Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia. These chapters are composed of undergraduate, graduate and professional women. We encourage all women, whether they are in the Hermandad or not, to promote a diverse cultural and social environment. Our endeavor is to work as sisters united by our common goals, but at the same time we value our personal identities and individualism. Through the bonds of sisterhood, we develop leadership, scholarship, sportsmanship and friendship.