Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter AKA Sorority Inc, Neighbor

On January 29, 1994, thirty aspiring professional women chartered the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The group gathered to implement and support the international programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® as they pertain to the needs of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Today, Upsilon Alpha Omega, the first African American Greek-letter organization in Gwinnett County is 500+ members strong and has made a significant impact on the community. Georgette Sherman serves as President. Anika Doucette serves as the first Vice-President and Dionne Battle serves as second Vice-President.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American, college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated® is comprised of more than 325,000 initiated members in graduate and undergraduate chapters located in 12 countries including the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, South Korea, South Africa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Led by International President & CEO Danette Anthony Reed of Dallas, Texas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, often is hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African American women.” For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and its programs, visit www.aka1908.com.