Chartering Line - Spring 2002
Alpha Line - Spring 2003
Beta Line - Fall 2003
Gamma Line - Fall 2004
Chartering Line - Spring 2002
Napo-Jemry
Name: Rosanna Reyes
Sister name: Sade
Hometown: Perth Amboy, NJ
Ethnicity: Dominican
Year: Alumnae
Major: Sociology & Spanish with a Criminology Certificate
Expected Masters in Social Work 2006
Chapter Positions: Programming Chair, Social /Cultural Chair & Public Relations (2002-2003)
Reason for Pledging: "I felt that as a Latina in a University I had so much to offer and learn. Becoming part of a sisterhood that is based on enlistment of women would only make me a greater asset to my community. OPB is not only a beautiful sisterhood but it is a way of life! Always in my Heart, Always in my Soul."
Other Involvements:
Advisor for Latin Images Special Interest Section (2003- Present)
Female Co-Chair for the Latino Student Council (2002-2003)
Retention/Recruitment Chair (2001-2002)
Rutgers College Educational Opportunity Program Student Association Class of 2003 Representative (2001-2003)
Historian (2000-2001), Public Relations Officer (1999-2000)
Public Relations Officer for Sociedad Estudiantil Dominicana (2000-2001)
Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Rutgers College Latina Focus Group (2001-2002)
Name: Ysmelda Pe�a
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Year: Alumnae
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Reason for Pledging: "Soleil!"
Other Involvements:
Name: Erica Diaz
Sister name: Sinmiedo
Hometown: Staten Island
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Year: Alumnae
Major: Sociology & Puerto Rican & Hisp.Carib.Studies
Chapter Positions: Public Relations, Herstorian, Rush, Social Cultural
Reason for Pledging: "OPB gave me a feeling of comfort to be myself and not be judged. The National Step Team along with other sisters were down-to-earth and were the only ones who did not show animosity or competitiveness towards other organizations, as the ones who were present on campus did. I knew OPB was an organization that I can definitely contribute to."
Other Involvements:
OPBSI National Director of Membership Education
OPBSI Expansion Committee
National Step Team - "Soul Steppin' Divas"
Bringin' It Back Tour Co-coordinator
Name: Monserrat (Monchy) Cabral
Sister name: Naia
Hometown: Perth Amboy, NJ
Ethnicity: Dominican
Year: Alumnae, Class of 2003
Major: BA in English
Chapter Positions: President (2002-2003) & Treasurer (2004-2005)
Reason for Pledging: "I pledged because I wanted to be a part of organization that wholly contributed to its community and uplifted women to new & higher standards. And although there are many organizations that fulfill these requirements! I felt that OPB was where my heart was."
Other Involvements: While an undergraduate I participated in SED, RUEP, and LSC.
Name: Joanna Estrada
Sister name: Trueno
Hometown: North Bergen, NJ
Ethnicity: African and Mexican
Year: Senior, Class of 2005
Major: BA in Criminal Justice
Chapter Positions: Treasurer (2002-2004), Community Service (2002-2003), President, Academic Chair (2003-2004)
Reason for Pledging: "It was the beauty of authority, power and respect held by diverse women from different walks of life that intrigued me to look no further. Their natural determination to help others gave people the welcoming feeling to do the same for their communities."
Other Involvements: R.U.E.P./S.E.D. Dance Troupe Co-chair (Fall 2001)
Alpha Line - Spring 2003
Name: Jenice Marie Diaz
Sister name: Corazon
Hometown: Ridgefield Park, NJ
Ethnicity: Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Spanish American
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Chapter Positions: None
Reason for Pledging: "I fell in love with this organization, for what it stands for, for what it does and the relationships I have developed."
Beta Line - Fall 2003
Manicato
Name: Virginia Rivas
Sister name: Aza-Jara
Hometown: North Brunswick, NJ
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Year: Class of 2006
Major:
Chapter Positions:
Reason for Pledging: "I pledged because I saw a professional organization that stands for the empowerment of women. Ambition, respect, and loyalty are just a few of the great qualities Beta women posses. I saw sisterhood that no matter the differences and circumstances always came together to overcome challenges encountered in life. Women who contribute to their community. OPB just felt right, it?s in my heart."
Other Involvements: Latino Student Council (LSC) representative
Name: Naydine Lopez
Sister name: Nikita
Hometown: Union City, NJ
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Year: Class of 2006
Major: Journalism and Mass Media
Chapter Positions: Vice President / Rush Chair
Reason for Pledging: "I saw a bunch of dedicated, ambitious, hard-working women thriving to make a difference and I thought, 'I Need to be part of that!'"
Other Involvements: Part-Time Position @ Music Management Company, Supervisor to Music Soundtrack of Movie (in the works).
Name: Yessenia Morales
Sister name: Coraly
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Year: Class of 2005
Major: Communication; Minor in Economics & PR Studies
Chapter Positions: Public Relations, Social/Programming Chair
Reason for Pledging: "Besides the professionalism that the organization holds, the philanthropy of the organization is a topic that is personal to me; I also admired their constant involvement and support within the community."
Other Involvements: Rutgers Union Estudiantil Puertorriquena, Latino Student Council, and Latin Images
Name: Yisel Lopez
Sister name: Amali
Hometown: Union City, NJ
Ethnicity: Dominican
Year: Junior, Class of 2006
Major: Communication/Sociology
Chapter Positions: President, Secretary, Herstorian
Reason for Pledging: "I pledged to expand my horizons and become more educated about the struggles suffered by my gender and at the same time assist my community."
Other Involvements: Treasurer for Association of Women in Communication, member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Name: Gisela Baez
Sister name: Fifi
Hometown: Union City, NJ
Ethnicity: Dominican
Year: Junior, Class of 2006
Major: Spanish / Psychology with a Criminology Certificate
Chapter Positions: RPHC Representative
Reason for Pledging: "In Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated I found the strength and motivation to help others."
Other Involvements: Member of the Greek Council
Gamma Line - Fall 2004
Mencorani
Name: Elaine Mesa
Sister name: Isidra
Hometown: North Brunswick, NJ
Ethnicity: Dominican
Year: Junior, Class of 2006
Major: BA in Political Science
Chapter Positions: RPHC Representative
Reason for Pledging: "Such organizations never appealed to me or even crossed my mind until I came across Omega Phi Beta for the first time. The image they presented as a sisterhood, and the principles and values they identified with coincided with the very ideals I aspired to as an individual and as a woman. It was never about the competition amongst
others - who did more or who was the best; rather, the sisterhood overall projected its contentment with simply existing, producing, serving and educating."
Other Involvements: Member of Latin Images Special Interest Section (2003- 2004)
Recording Secretary for the Latino Student Council (2003-Present)
Public Relations Officer (2002-2003) for Sociedad Estudiantil Dominicana
Historian (2002-2003), Social/Cultural Chair (2003-2004) for Rutgers Uni�n Estudiantil Puertorrique�a
R.U.E.P./S.E.D. Dance Troupe Member (2002-2003)
