LGBTQIA+ Faculty & Staff Community Network
The mission of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexual, Agender+ Faculty and Staff Community Network (LGBTQIA+ FSCN) is to build connections and foster a sense of community among individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexual, and/or Agender+ —and their allies. It is crucial to the mission of this faculty and staff network that the multitude of intersectional identities that exist among us are honored, served, and elevated—both within programs, activities, and the leadership of the network as well as through the collaborations and connections the network cultivates with other FSCNs and organizations on and off campus. In service of these interdependent ideals, the LGBTQIA+ FSCN will create and/or connect its membership to programs, activities, and events that elevate the interests and varying intersectional identities that exist within the group. The LGBTQIA+ FSCN, through its dedication to supporting a strong, connected community, will help to ensure Boston University remains an institution where the differences between us are understood to be a source of mutual power, insight, and effectiveness.
Membership of the LGBTQIA+ FSCN is open to all faculty and staff of Boston University. Membership is not restricted to faculty and staff who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexual, and/or Agender+.
We are over 200 members strong and are excited to continue to grow our network.
Leadership Board
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Co-Chair – Eva Sclippa (she/they) – Visual Arts Librarian, Mugar Library
- Co-Chair – Kendra Kent (she/her) – Payroll Administrator, Metropolitan College
Steering Committee:
- Eric Cordero-Siy (he/him) – Clinical Assistant Professor, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
- Jake Cogguillo (he/him) – Events Specialist, Events & Conferences
- Erin Hattamer (she/her) – Area Director, Office of Dean of Students
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Sebastien Sanchez (he/him) – Department Administrator, Survivor Advocacy, Response & Prevention Center
Join the Steering Committee!
Would you like to be more involved with the LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff community here at BU? The FSCN is seeking new steering committee members, and we need your help to continue our mission!
Members of the steering committee work with the co-chairs and other committee members to plan and run events and activities that support and connect LGTBQIA+ faculty and staff at BU. Meetings are held in Zoom 1-2 times per month. The FSCN usually has one event or activity each month, but sometimes fewer.
If you are interested, nominations close on Friday, September 11. You can nominate yourself by emailing Abby Styles at aburmeis@bu.edu with your name and interest.
If you have any questions, you’re also welcome to reach out to co-chairs Eva Sclippa and Kendra Kent at sclippae@bu.edu and kentk@bu.edu.