Miasha Y. Smith
Zeta Amicae of Queens President
About Zeta Amicae
The purpose of the Amicae is to lend assistance to Zeta activities, promote good public relations between Zetas and other women in the community, and make non-Greek women feel closer to the program of a Greek-letter group, and to assure more cooperation in community projects sponsored by Zetas.
Brief History
As early as 1940, graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated began to realize the importance of the prestige, goodwill, and cooperation of women who, for various reasons, were not members of any Greek-lettered organization. In 1948 Zeta graduate chapters were allowed to organize auxiliaries known as Zeta Amicae. These groups render valuable services to the sorority and their respective communities. These groups are located in areas where there are active graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
Zeta Amicae of Queens Brief History
Zeta Amicae of Queens has been in the Queens community since 1993. Zeta Amicae of Queens was rechartered at Stony Brook University on May 4, 2018. Since the inception and reactivation of the chapter, its members have dedicated themselves to providing countless hours of community service in the Queens, NY Community. Over the years, Zeta Amicae of Queens has participated in Christmas toy drives for various organizations, feeding seniors on Thanksgiving day, partnered with Veterans Services, participated in New York Cares, and partnered with the UFT and P4Q PTA District 75 Schools. In addition to this, Zeta Amicae of Queens has participated in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the March of Dimes.
As a result of the determination and hard work of each member, Zeta Amicae of Queens was ranked as the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated National Amicae Chapter’s Second Place winner of the Z-HOPE community service programs in 2022. From its inception, the chapter has shared public issues of community concern and relevance, such as voter and candidate forums, Domestic Violence Awareness, Census awareness, and programs concerning health and wellness.
We are Friends of Zetas!
For More Information
To learn more about the Amicae, feel free to contact their membership coordinator at the following email: queenszetaamicaecommittee@gmail.com
Benefits of Membership
Amicae membership offers both personal and professional development by attending conferences, holding officer and committee positions, and a wide range of activities where you can use your unique talents and knowledge to make a positive impact in your community. As an Amicae, you’ll have access to support, encouragement, and lifelong friendships through the bonds of sisterhood.