Why did you join Gamma Alpha Omega? If I had to list all of the reasons as to why I decided to join Gamma Alpha Omega it would turn into a book! From the start there were so many reasons why I loved GAO. Getting to know the sisters was easy. They were very friendly and accepted me with open arms. I never felt pressured to join and was never coerced by anyone. For this organization, ACTIONS DEFINITELY SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS! I really felt as though GAO was making a difference not only on campus, but also within its community. As soon as I saw this, I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. Volunteering and doing community service has always been important to me and my family. So it was just a natural decision to join.

What has Gamma Alpha Omega done for you? So far, GAO has introduced me to a supportive sisterhood that I know I can trust and depend on. I grew up with two older brothers so it's great to finally have sisters of my own!

Interests & Hobbies: I love spending time with friends and family. I also love to dance and travel (preferably internationally). I would like to see as many places in the world before I kick the bucket! I love speaking Spanish and I am very proud of the fact that I am bi-racial (Mexican & Polish). I also love to smile and laugh until I can't feel my cheeks!! Some people get high on drugs, I get high on life!

My personal goals include attaining a Master's Degree in Communication or Public Affairs. After doing so I would love to get my Ph.D. in some field of Communication. I would love to be a public official and hold some sort of office. I am a political science freak! I love the political process from viewpoints and take advantage of my civic duties! I would also like to teach at an accredited university until I'm old and grey! One day I plan like to settle down and have babies... someday!

Fondest GAO Memory? Getting to know and spending time with my Lovely LS Mage *Sinceridad* Neave. This includes talking to each other in our sleep!!

Quote: I have three all-time favorite quotes that I love:

"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own." ---Cesar Chavez

"Sisterhood and brotherhood are conditions people have to work at. It's a serious matter. You compromise, you give, you take, you stand firm, and you're relentless...And it is an investment. Sisterhood means if you happen to be in Burma and I happen to be in San Diego and I'm married to someone who is very jealous and you're married to somebody who is very possessive, if you call me in the middle of the night, I have to come." ---Maya Angelou

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." ---Sam Ewing Chapter Positions: Secretary, Spring '08

email address if anyone wants to contact you? tempestad4_gao@hotmail.com