Eta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded on March 6, 1960 by the then current Far Western Regional Director, Lucille B. Bryant.  The chapter was an adjunct of Alpha Gamma Omega, a graduate chapter located in Los Angeles, California. The chapter was chartered with thirty-two members in Pasadena, California.

Since ELO was chartered, several of its members have held various positions in the national offices of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.  These women include: Soror Gladys Pullam, past Recording Secretary and Treasurer, Soror Mildred Robinson, a charter members Eta Lambda Omega chapter, and our Past Far Western Regional Director, , Soror Francine O. Greer, former President of ELO chapter, and also past Recording Secretary for the national office of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.