Founded on Diversity
Omega Phi Chi is a multicultural sorority that was established on November
9, 1988 at Rutgers University in New Jersey by eight women of Asian,
African-American, and Latina descent. Our eight founding mothers were
an active group of young women leaders who felt the absence of any organization
on the Rutgers campus that spoke to their needs across diverse backgrounds,
distinct cultural roots and a commitment to womanhood. They came together
to found a multicultural sorority, a different type of organization,
that would not be categorized by ethnicity or culture.
Our Founding
Mothers Bernadette
Santana
Dawn Gonzalez
Cindy Cumba
Stacey Richardson
Annette Cuevas
Socorro Valle
Tracy Davis
Magdally Casillas
Cultivating
a Strong Sisterhood From
the seeds of diversity arose a sisterhood based on the common bond of
womanhood. Our founding mothers cultivated a sense of female empowerment
and recognition of the richness and strength found in coming together
as women united. In particular, Omega Phi Chi is a sisterhood that is
not related to any male organization but that stands proudly on its
own.
Our
Purpose
Our purpose is to generate unity among all women by fostering a sisterhood
based on honesty, loyalty, respect, responsibility, academic excellence,
and involvement in community service.
Branching
across New Jersey and beyond
As the sisterhood has expanded, we have maintained a close-knit organization
committed to its principles through planned and steady growth. We have
established chapters at Rider University, New Jersey City University,
Seton Hall University, William Paterson University, The College of New
Jersey, Ramapo College, Kean University, SUNY-New Paltz, Barry University, Arizona State University & Montclair State University. We continue to extend our reach and to grow.
Omega
Phi Chi, Incorporated
Omega Phi Chi is a multicultural sorority that was established on November
9, 1988 at Rutgers University in New Jersey by eight women of Asian,
African-American, and Latina descent. Our eight founding mothers were
an active group of young women leaders who felt the absence of any organization
on the Rutgers campus that spoke to their needs across diverse backgrounds,
distinct cultural roots and a commitment to womanhood. They came together
to found a multicultural sorority, a different type of organization,
that would not be categorized by ethnicity or culture. 
From
the seeds of diversity arose a sisterhood based on the common bond of
womanhood. Our founding mothers cultivated a sense of female empowerment
and recognition of the richness and strength found in coming together
as women united. In particular, Omega Phi Chi is a sisterhood that is
not related to any male organization but that stands proudly on its
own.