About Us

Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter

About Us

Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter was chartered on April 27, 1940, in Miami, Florida, by eight civic-minded, professional African-American women. The chapter has the signal single honor of being the first graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha chartered in the state of Florida and the first graduate chapter of a Black Greek- letter organization for women chartered in Miami. For more than eight decades, our members have provided educational, health, social, and cultural services to the residents of Miami-Dade County without interruption. Presently, more than 400 members continue to fulfill Alpha Kappa Alpha's mission to render “service to all mankind” through volunteerism and by partnering with other community-based organizations and businesses in the north central and northern areas of Miami-Dade County.

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As we step boldly into a new year, our Pink Stilettos and White Pearls carry us forward as One United, empowered group of women, grounded in leadership, service, collaboration, and sisterhood. This administration is guided by purpose, strengthened by unity, and committed to cultivating excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for growth and development for every Sister Soror.

Anchored in the principle of One Mission, One Goal, One Body, we move beyond working in silos and intentionally embrace collaboration within our chapter and throughout the communities we serve. Through empathy, effective communication, and shared vision, we build strong partnerships that expand our reach and deepen our sisterhood. Together, we lead with clarity, compassion, and accountability, ensuring our efforts are aligned with the needs of our community.

Our commitment to service calls us to engage, listen, and act with intention. By working collectively and honoring the strengths each Sister Soror brings, we foster an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and innovation. It is through this unity that we uplift one another, strengthen our bonds, and advance our mission of service to all mankind.

Sister Sorors, our togetherness is our power. When we stand united, we build a stronger sisterhood and leave a lasting legacy of excellence, love, and impact.

Sisterly Appreciation,

Dr. Mary D. Mites Campbell
2026–2027 Chapter President
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
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Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter was chartered April 27, 1940, in Miami, Florida. Charter members were Dorothy Wright Edwards, Jeanetta A. Gill, Ethel A. Grice, Harriet Twine Hart, Madeleine Douglas Portier, Ida Taylor Ratcliffe, Dolores Bethel Reynolds and Sara Scott Stewart.

In 1935, Ida Taylor Ratcliffe had a burning desire to form a graduate chapter in Miami. She contacted national headquarters and learned that eight graduate sorors with credentials were needed to form a chapter. Ida, an efficient leader, began working to locate sorors.

Five years later, Gamma Zeta Omega became the sorority’s first graduate chapter in the state of Florida and the first graduate chapter of a Black Greek-letter sorority in Miami. The dynamic charter members pushed Gamma Zeta Omega forward despite stinging obstacles, such as segregation and discrimination.

Now, forward eight decades, presently entering its 85th year and 47 chapter Presidents later, Gamma Zeta Omega is supported by an invigorated membership exceeding 400, which continues to provide outstanding service to the Miami-Dade County community and beyond.

The Chapter and several members have distinguished themselves locally, regionally and nationally: