The Beta Mu Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated at The University of California, Berkele Jameson
#3 Claudia M. Moreno
#4 Jeanette Corona
#5 Daisy A.
In the Spring of 2008 two womxn, Gracie Esparza and Marissa Marisagn, sought out to find an organization that encompassed a balance between academic advancement, professional development and social networking. Although these womxn found such qualities in different organizations on campus they searched for an organization that obtained all three and focused in empowering womxn from all walks of lif
e. At this time two womxn received the opportunity to meet sisters from Phi Chapter (USC) as they visited the UC Berkeley campus. After researching Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, these womxn soon found themselves identifying with the mission, vision and motto of the sorority. They felt that the UC Berkeley Campus would benefit from this well-rounded organization that focuses on the development of womxn leaders and educating the community through diversity. Since 2008 various womxn joined in pushing to gain recognition for Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated at the UC Berkeley Campus. As these womxn patiently waited for administration’s decision, they received the opportunity to meet with sisters in New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles. These womxn had the opportunity to attend several OPBSI informational sessions and events, such as Sigma Chapter’s Hummingbird Special and Phi Chapter’s Interest BBQ. In addition to meeting with sisters and learning more about the organization, these womxn were privileged enough to meet one of the organizations founders, Lissette Jorge-Uyehara, during a dinner social. These womxn worked diligently with OPBSI, OPBSI National Council of Officers, UCB Administration and with one another to meet their end goal of establishing recognition of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated at the UC Berkeley campus. After 3 and a half years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated received recognition by the Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of California, Berkeley. In May of 2011, five strong and dedicated womxn took Berkeley by storm as members of Omega Phi Beta’s first UC Berkeley line, Alpha line. These womxn came together to create an opportunity for other womxn at UC Berkeley to also find a sisterhood that they could identify with. Although many womxn were unable to join the sisterhood as undergraduates, and become part of the Alpha line, their hard work and dedication is and will forever be recognized. At this time, we would like to thank all those who have been part of this journey thus far and for all your hard work and dedication in allowing Alpha Line to establish Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated at UCB: the beautiful Radiant Sisters of Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, the several Vice Presidents of Expansion, the members of the Expansion Committee, OPBSI National Council of Officers, Phi Chapter at the University of Southern California, UC Berkeley Administration and the initial interested womxn. There was an insurmountable amount of support that was received over the years that is much appreciated. Without the encouragement, guidance, assistance, and love expressed from all organizations and womxn, the second West coast entity of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated would not have been possible. Chartering/Alpha Line: "Premye No'lo" Spring 2011
#1 Isabeth Mendoza
#2 Jessica A. Madrigal
#3 Gracie Esparza
#4 Cynthia Espinoza
#5 Crystal M. Moreno
Beta Line: "Y La Alamat Tzatzitica" Spring 2012
#1 Giselle Beltran
#2 Valerie V. Cuevas
