The Washington, DC-Metropolitan Area chapter of La Unidad Latina was founded in 1997. The initial motivation to establish a chapter began when the founding Hermanos from the University of Maryland, College Park (Phi Chapter) graduated and started their professional careers in the area. Meetings were set up at the time to discuss establishing a Graduate chapter to help the Latino community at the alumni level. At the time, La Unidad Latina only had alumni chapters in New York, Buffalo, Philadelphia, and Rhode Island.

As Alumni Hermanos, we strive to achieve the goals of the Fraternity in the corporate and professional realm. By maintaining the strong bond and dedication of our Hermandad, we continue to serve the community. A great deal of our time and focus is given to working with undergraduate Hermanos in the area. Providing guidance and advice, as older Hermanos we are able to provide insight and experiences that often comes with age.

Some Gamma Epsilon Chapter Hermanos

The membership mainly consists of university graduates
and professionals in and around the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Although most members are former undergraduate members of La Unidad Latina, several members directly joined through the professional chapter.

Our Mission
To support the development of the Latino community in the Washington metropolitan area through community service, community activism, and leadership in the non-profit, corporate, and government sectors.

Gamma Epsilon Hermanos leading a Financial Workshop at a local University.

Chapter Work
From 2002 to the summer of 2003 the Washington, DC-Metropolitan Area chapter accomplished the following:

• Conducted the Mobilizing the Latino Community Panel and Business Card Exchange;
• Co-sponsored and conducted leadership workshops at George Mason University's, Organizations for Hispanic Leadership in America Leadership Conference;
• Co-sponsored the 2nd Annual DC Youth Law Fair;
• Co-sponsored the Digital Community of Columbia Heights and Shaw's, Techno Rodeo-A youth technology exposition; and
• Co-sponsored and conducted leadership workshops at the American University's Latino Youth Leadership Conference.
  

Gamma Epsilon Hermanos at a get-together.

Priorities for 2005-2006 include:

• Conduct the 3nd Annual Panel and Business Card Exchange,
• Participate in Hands on DC 2005,
• Conduct the area-wide LUL Cookout,
• Conduct our 3 LUL Mid-Atlantic Retreat,
• Support the development of the Washington DC area
  Latino Greek Lettered Alumni Alliance,
• Provide networking opportunities for professionals
• Promote educational achievement within the Washington, DC Latino community by raising funds and awarding scholarships to Latino high school students within the DC metro area.