About Us

Sigma Psi Zeta is a multicultural, Asian-Interest Greek Organization. SYZ was founded in 1994 and incorporated in 1996. It stands today as one of the largest and most distinguished Asian Interest sororities in the nation. SYZ promotes awareness of Asian/Asian American cultures through leadership, outreach, individual, community interaction, and most importantly, the bonds of sisterhood. We are a cultural, social, educational and community service oriented sorority.

Through a network of like-minded yet highly individualistic women, the sorority lends structure and support to sisters that share this SYZ vision – we believe the strength of our foundation derives from the unity of sisterhood. We work in collaboration with other Greek and non-Greek organizations to provide services for the local communities and the community at large. It is through our various participations in these cultural events, educational workshops, and philanthropic support that we make a difference. Nationally, regionally and individually, we strive to embody the ideals of Sigma Psi Zeta.

SYZters: Past and Present

Omicron Charter's Seven Founding Sisters

In Spring 2002, several of the founding sisters met with the hope of starting a group to foster the development and empowerment of Asian American women. As they talked that first day, they felt a common bond: they were all looking for a new level of friendship and support in our goal-oriented, independent lives. They had a vision to create a new Asian and Asian American interest sorority at Stanford University that focused on empowerment through leadership and outreach. They envisioned a family of sisters - one that exhibits dignity, leadership, ingenuity, and grace.

Sigma Psi Zeta sorority is currently a family of 18 active sisters. As a family, we are very proud of the many independent accomplishments of our current sisters and alumnae. Current sisters are members of a wide array of student groups: Freshman Intern and Culture Night Coordinator for Stanford Vietnamese Student Association, Financial Officer for Women's Club Basketball, Core Officer for Asian American Student Association, Publicity Committee Co-chair for Listen to the Silence Conference, Associated Students of Stanford University Executive Fellow, Director of Korean Student Association, President/Founder of Stanford Women‘s Club Basketball, Team Leader for ALC's 3rd Annual Youth Leadership Conference, LIVERight Coordinator for Asian Liver Center, Special Events Committee member for WYSE (Women and Youth Supporting Each Other), External Chair for Stanford University Nikkei, Secretary for Korean Students Association, Volunteer Coordinator for Pacific HepBFree, Teaching Intern for Biology 44Y, Musical Director and Spring Show Director for Everyday People a cappella, Web Director and VP Marketing for Stanford Women in Business, Co-Founder and Public Affairs Director for Students Promoting Ethnic and Cultural Kinship, Coordinator for Asian American Sib Program, Choreographer for Alliance Streetdance, Coordinator for Asian American New Student Orientation Committee, PR Officer for Forum for American/Chinese Exchange at Stanford Performance Director for Charity Fashion Show, Team Lead, Assistant Recruitment Officer, and Senior Trainer for Foundations for Education, Recruitment Officer for Project Dosti, Field Manager for Democratic National Committee, Mentor Coordinator for Science in Service, Core for Society of Women Engineers, Public Service Leadership Fellow, Co-Chair for Listen to the Silence, New Student Orientation Leader, Financial Officer for Promoting Women’s Health and Human Rights, Core Officer for Stanford Vietnamese Student Association, Logistics Chair for Stanford Relay for Life, Programming Director for SSSF, First Flute for Stanford Symphony Orchestra, Social Chair for Korean Student Association.

Our involved, supportive, and accomplished alumni include:

Graduate School: Johns Hopkins MA Student, Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA Student, Stanford University PhD Student, University of Southern California Medical Student, Stanford Law Student, Yale Medical Student, University of Michigan Medical Student, Harvard Law Student, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Student, Stanford University MS Student, MIT PhD Student, Darthmouth Medical Student

Employment: Kaiser Permanante Senior Business and Operations Consultant, L.E.K. Consulting Consultant, Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Associate, Towers Perrin, HP Software Professional Services Consultant, Facebook User Operations, CoolIris Marketing, Bank of America Sales & Trading, Houlihan Loukey Investment Banker

True to our Colors, Red & Gold
Sisters Forever, Heart & Soul