THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL EVER MAKE

Join Phi Iota Alpha

Members of Phi Iota Alpha share a lifelong commitment to Latin American culture. Our objectives involve intellectual development, cultural consciousness, personal growth, personal achievement, and social awareness.

TAMU Phiotas, Beta Epsilon Chapter

Mission

Members of Phi Iota Alpha believe that the Latin American community in the United States and Latin American countries need new sources of intellectual capital to identify, address, and solve the difficult challenges they face. Therefore, the organization is dedicated to developing in its members an awareness of the common values and traditions of the nations of Latin America and to preparing them to become active participants in the process of advancing the social and economic conditions of all Latin Americans.

The fraternity instills in its members a global Latino perspective. This is an orientation that transcends the existing national boundaries that have separated Latin America. It builds on the spirit and traditions of Pan-Americanism and supports and promotes actions leading to an eventual unification of all the countries of Latin America.

Fraternal Beliefs

  • Promotion of personal, community, and Pan-American development through the ideals of Simón Bolívar and José Martí as well as other Pan-American intellectuals and their philosophies;

  • Creation of a Latin American consciousness,

  • Intensification of contact between Pan-American Countries with the intention of forming a unified network of professional and economic contacts in order to ultimately achieve the unification of Latin America;

  • Conservation of the integrity of the Latin American character.

  • Rejection of war and violence as a means to achieving unification.

  • Intensification of education with a Latin American character;

  • Economic and social mobilization of Latin American communities globally;

Phiotas in Action

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Brothers of Phi Iota Alpha come from a wide range of professional careers such as Finance, Real Estate, Software Engineering, Education, Medical, Media, and so on. Brothers work at Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon and Google. Brothers have gone and created their own successful companies such as Sabio and Jesse O. Visuals. There is a limitless number of opportunities to network and meet other Latino men in your industry. Brothers are located throughout the country and in international locations. Phi Iota Alpha places a heavy emphasis on the famous quote, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”

Life-long relationships

In our Familia, you do form deep, accountability-driven friendships with men who share your experiences and goals. It’s one thing to be friends with a few guys in your dorm; it’s completely different to develop accountability-driven relationships with men who have gone through the same process and rituals as you. It’s also different to work with a large group who share the same goals for an organization. The relationships developed in Phi Iota Alpha will go beyond anything found in dorm life.

Philanthropic Opportunities

A large component of Greek life is at its core, is a dedication to philanthropy. While fraternities and sororities all have unique traditions and characteristics, our participation in philanthropic events focus on National Hispanic Institute, Nuestra America Initiative and various other national campaigns. Chapters of our fraternity all over the United States individually generate tens, and sometimes even hundreds of thousands, of dollars for charity every year through philanthropic events they organize. These kinds of philanthropic events might include anything from charitable runs to large-scale galas. Learn more about our philanthropic efforts here.

Professional Development

Phi Iota Alpha provides the opportunity for professional development, capacity building and skill building. A fraternity is made up of different board positions, such as, academic affairs, chairman, director of communications, president, etc. Each position is assigned a team made up of other members discuss create initiatives, campaigns and program development. The organization meets on a scheduled basis to discuss all relevant business for upcoming events and activities. Organization, efficiency, communication, and team dynamics are skills necessary in any environment, and you can develop these skills within Phi Iota Alpha.

RAFAEL MARTINEZ

“I was looking to expand my professional network after college and found Phi Iota Alpha during the second semester of my sophomore year. After joining, I met alumni in my technology field and they provided me with mentorship opportunities that landed me a job out of college. I am grateful for joining because of the professional development and networking opportunities.”

City University of New York
Sigma Chapter, Spring 2013

ABEL NUNEZ

“I joined Phi Iota Alpha because I was looking for a Greek organization on campus. Phi A felt the most at home, and I resonated with all the values the fraternity held.”

Rochester Institute of Technology / University of Rochester
Pi Chapter, Fall 2016