On October 22, 1989, a group of women gathered at the Chicano Native American Cultural Center to form an organization of Latina women at the University of Iowa. Their goal was to form a group that would provide social and academic support to Latinas and women of all cultures. After a lot of work and dedication, the Panhellenic Council at the University of Iowa recognized Sigma Lambda Gamma as a sorority on April 9, 1990. This is the day that Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority recognizes as their Founding date. Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority has chapters all over the United States varying from New York to Texas and Florida to California. Our members have recognized the need for togetherness and support among women of all cultures at their universities and colleges and are dedicated to the overall success of women throughout the world.

On June 30, 2000, a group of women gathered on the third floor of the Student Union at the University of Central Florida with the intent to start a chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority on campus.

During this time, five women were working together toward the goal of receiving sisterhood. These five women consisted of Irene Mantilla, Iliana Bustos, Jenifer Davis, Velana Perez and Shamailah Ahmed. With the help of Azalia Calderon and Tania Sanchez, these women met once a week working diligently on paperwork and recruiting more women. On July 26, 2000, the letter of intent was sent to the National Board of Sigma Lambda Gamma.

On September 30, 2000 at 2:08 pm, Leslie Stryczek, Sigma Lambda Gamma's Vice President of Expansion, contacted these women to announce that the University of Central Florida was now recognized as an official colony of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. By the end of the Fall semester, the women remaining included Shamailah Ahmed, Denise Blanco, Dolores Bracero, Iliana Bustos, Jenifer Davis, Irene Mantilla, Alana Montañez, Velana Perez, and Melissa Woods. These nine women would be considered the Founders. The colony of women also voted to include Azalia Calderon, whom chose to transfer to the University of Central Florida, as the tenth Founder.

On January 17, 2001, the first meeting for the Spring 2001 semester was held on the 3rd floor of the Student Union. The search commenced as the ladies looked for dedicated women to complete their dream. On January 30, 2001, nine associate members were inducted into Sigma Lambda Gamma. These women were Jessica De Conno, Katherine Dunham, Naima Hyppolite, Denise Morales, Janice Muskus, Derdine Noel, Luzette Pagan, Monica Pravia, and Nishea Soto. With these women, the goal would ultimately be reached.

On February 18, 2001, sisters from all over the state initiated the founders into Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. By declaration from the National Board, the University of Central Florida became the Iota Beta Chapter.

By the end of the Spring semester of 2001, the same heartbeat that rang in unison throughout the hearts of the nine associate members rejoiced, as they were finally brought into the pink and purple light. On April 21, 2001, these nine women were initiated into Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc., thus completing the foundation of the Incredible Iota Beta Chapter at the University of Central Florida.