Founding Mothers
Lambda Psi Delta was founded by 9 strong, dynamic women who are referred to as the Nine Black Diamonds. They are:
- Ericka Ramos Carrasquillo, Esq.
- Irma Beatriz Cordero, MSW
- Margarita Martis Navarro
- Isabel Veguilla, MFA
- Paula Arputhasamy Ladd, Esq.
- Laura Elaine Gilbert
- Karina Tejeda
- Marina Lori Franzoni, N.D.
- Denise J. Pipersburgh, Esq.
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