LGBTQ+ Steering Committee
Formerly known as the LGBTQ+ Task Force, the LGBTQ+ Steering Committee was commissioned during spring of 2022 by President Petillo for LGBTQ+ Pioneers. With members across the institution, the committee serves to develop and support initiatives aimed at increasing support for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff.
The steering committee is not strictly comprised of LGBTQ+ individuals, but all members on the committee are here to support all Pioneers and ensure they see inclusive excellence. Previous initiatives of the committee include:
- Development of Safe Space & Safe Zone training for employees and students respectively
- Programming for students, faculty, and staff to find community and joy
- Partnership with internal and external communities
- Establishment and recruitment of a Manager of LGBTQ+ Affairs
2023-2024 LGBTQ+ Steering Committee Members
- Kyle Humphreys - Associate Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs (Chair)
- Amanda Moras - Senior Associate Provost for Teaching & Learning
- Anastacia Teixeira - Assistant Director of Marketing
- Anna Allegretti - President of PRIDE
- Beth Koscinski - Assistant Director of Communications & Operations, Adjunct Instructor
- Denise Tiberio - Dean of Students
- Jonah Savage - Graduate Student
- Kelly Marino - Advanced Lecturer of History, Coordinator of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
- Maurice Nelson - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
- Michael Vale - Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Nick Frias - Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Nicole Sperling - Gender and Sexuality Alliance President
- Rebekah Byrd - Professor of Counselor Education
- Rob Johnson - Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs
- Sara Smith - Reverent Protestant Chaplain
- Sharlene Kerelejza - Clinical Assistant Professor