The Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council aims to build a strong community of alumni who identify as, and/or support those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. This Council is fostering a sense of community, promoting a close relationship between the alumni and the University, and advancing LGBTQ+ students.
Mission
The mission of the Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council is to build an inclusive community of alumni who identify as, and/or support those who identify as LGBTQ+. We do this by:
- Engagement: Connect LGBTQ+ alumni through meaningful programs and advance the role of LGBTQ+ alumni as leaders in the BC community
- Professional and Personal Development: Cultivate a network of LGBTQ+ alumni who aim to improve the quality of life for communities within and beyond the University
- Student and Alumni Mentorship: Assist the University in providing both students and alumni with supportive mentoring and career networking opportunities
- Collaboration: Work with the University to achieve meaningful representation of and improve support of LGBTQ+ students, alumni, faculty, and staff; address issues related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University and beyond; and celebrate the intersecting identities within the LGBTQ+ community in partnership with the AHANA+ Alumni Advisory Council and the Council for Women
LGBTQ+ Council Executive Committee
Arthur Makar ’72
Emma Roney ’22, MA’24
Martin Casiano ’15
Logan DelloStritto ’13
Matthew Putorti ’06
David DeRosa ’95
Rick Klein ’02
Robert Lafferty ’97, JD’00
Danielle Murray ’98, MEd’02
Austin “Chisholm” Naughton ’95, MEd’99
Christoper Waltrous ’08, MA’10
Dennis White ’71
The Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council strives to provide programs and events that foster a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies, engage with and be a resource for the student body and serve our communities in keeping with the values of our Jesuit education.
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