Dawn Brawley, Yadira Perez, Dorothy Rivera, and Marcy Lopez recognized the need for an organization at Cornell University that demonstrated a commitment to service, leadership, and equality of all women. They saw this and more in Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Despite the obstacles encountered, the first Ivy League colony within the sorority was established at Cornell University on May 28, 1999. They learned through their struggle that with perseverance, knowledge, valiance and heart anything could be accomplished.