Kappa Phi Lambda
Eta Chapter, est. 1999
Eta Chapter Iota Class
Deanna Balili *Freestyle*
Big Sis: Jennifer Lau *Epic*
Lil Sister(s): Christie Tse *Lyrical*
Birthday: January 21st
Nationality: Chinese/Filipina
Major/Occupation: Pre-Med, Psychology
Hobbies: Sports, Cooking, Chilling, Working out
Favorite Color: Red and blue
Why do I love KPL?:I get the opportunity to know and chill with so many different girls and I know that I can count on them and that they can count on me.
Why did I choose KPL?: I liked the sisters, what they did, and what they believed in.
Jennifer Chao *Wish*
Big Sis: Melissa Alameda *Crystal*
Lil Sister(s): Ming Chiu *Effect*, Cecilia Pak *Adria*
Birthday: April 2nd
Nationality: Chinese/Filipina
Major/Occupation: Pharmacy
Hobbies: Anything that keeps my attention for more than 5 minutes
Favorite Color: Depends on my mood. Right now my favorite color is orange
Why do I love KPL?: Because KPL loves me for who I am
Why did I choose KPL?: I chose KPL for everything it stands for, including the amazing women who I met through KPL and all the goals that the women of KPL work towards as conveyed through KPL’s mission statement.
Claire Chung *Tigris*
Big Sis: Tracy Yu *Perxia*
Lil Sister(s): Jion Kim *Tristis*, Alice Chiu *Profelis*
Birthday: September 24th
Nationality: Korean
Major/Occupation: Psychology
Hobbies: eating, sleeping, arts & crafts, sports, hangin out with friends
Favorite Color: Pink and baby blue
Why do I love KPL?: Because of the genuine bonds with sisters. Sisters are there for you no matter what.
Why did I choose KPL?: Convincing GIM. Sisters were cool.
Diana Francisco *Angora*
Big Sis: Tracy Yu *Perxia*
Lil Sister(s): Jill Lee *Chartreuse* & Christine Kim *Aelurus*
Birthday: April 2nd
Nationality: Filipina
Major/Occupation: Cell Biology, Minor- Art History
Hobbies: Working, tennis, cooking, eating, shopping
Favorite Color: Pink
Why do I love KPL?: I love the fact that there is so many diverse people in the sorority. You learn and grow from everyone’s differences.
Why did I choose KPL?: I chose KPL because every sister values the meaning of sisterhood.
Joyce Gonzales *Majestic*
Big Sis: Elaine Marquez *Hennessy*
Lil Sister(s): Cheryl Li *Palace* & Jenny Sun *Marbuzet*
Birthday: November 28th
Nationality: Filipina
Major/Occupation: Accounting
Hobbies: Watching broadway plays, going to NYC, working out, trying new make-up, & reading magazines
Favorite Color: White
Why do I love KPL?: It has given me opportunities that I would never be able to find anywhere else
Why did I choose KPL?: KAPPA PHI LAMBDA reflects a sense of genuine kindness, and I have so much respect for what they/we stand for. First impressions are very important to me and KPL did nothing but impress me. After Rush, I knew that this was the organization that I would be proud to be part of… and that’s exactly how I feel today, as a sister of KPL.
Tabitha Lay *Matisse*
Big Sis: Stephanie Chung *Lina*
Lil Sister(s): Rochelle Atengco *Smoke*
Birthday: August 23rd
Nationality: Taiwanese
Major/Occupation: Marketing/ Chinese
Hobbies: Basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, Popeye’s, design, reading, Ecko_Red, music, drums, dancing, steppin’
Favorite Color: Red fo’ shizzle
Why do I love KPL?: The sisterhood is amazing – it’s like a rare diamond that many wish they had, but few find. I also love how involved KPL is in its community and how KPL has made my life more interesting.
Why did I choose KPL? Because KPL is REAL. it’s not your typical “sorority.” The sisterhood is real, the sisters are one of a kind, and I knew I wouldn’t regret joining when I did.
Chao Xiu Zhang Tran *Utopia*
Big Sis: Lila Meng *Divine*
Lil Sister(s): Sonia Gi *Opulence*
Birthday: June 22nd
Nationality: Chinese
Major/Occupation: Pharmacy
Hobbies: Playing tennis, hanging out, movies, fashion, writing, drawing, occasional singing in the shower.
Favorite Color: Pink
Why do I love KPL?: Kappa Phi Lambda holds true the values and beliefs that I was brought out around. I can embrace who I am while connecting with sisters on a level that regular friendships will not reach.
Why did I choose KPL?: Kappa Phi Lambda from the very upfront appeared to be truly an organization of sisterhood and academic excellence which is two of the most important things that I have came to love.
Mary Zhang *Chérie*
Big Sis: Tina Yang *Dior*
Lil Sister(s): Christine Chin *Espoir*, Cindy Yan *Camellia*
Birthday: October 8th
Nationality: Chinese
Major/Occupation: Nursing
Hobbies: Crackin’ jokes, being silly.
Favorite Color: Pink
Why do I love KPL?: It’s unique and unconditional
Why did I choose KPL?: Simple. Because it’s the best and only option.