Lambda Alpha International’s purpose, mission and operational activity is fundamentally achieved at the local Chapter level in meetings among professionals. LAI functions as a confederation of Chapters. The Presidents of each local Chapter are members of the LAI’s Board of Governors.

The International Secretariat (International) plays a vital role in enabling the Chapters of Lambda Alpha to function together as an honorary society and serves as the unifying element of LAI. The Board of Governors sets the policy framework and manages the overall affairs of LAI.