Consortium Mission & Vision
Vision: We envision higher education environments where LGBTQ people, inclusive of all of our intersecting identities, are fully liberated.
Mission: The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals is a member-based organization working towards the liberation of LGBTQ people in higher education We support individuals who work on campuses to educate and support people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as advocate for more inclusive policies and practices through an intersectional and racial justice framework
The Consortium does this through:
● Education: We offer best and promising practices through a variety of professional development opportunities Most notably via webinars, day-long institutes, and the development of documents aimed at addressing specific areas that affect LGBTQ communities
● Empowerment & Support: We cultivate networks of higher education professionals advocating for and supporting LGBTQ communities on their campuses, by working towards meaningful inter-generational engagement, providing pipeline support for queer and trans people of color (QTPOC), and connecting members in Consortium constituency groups.
● Collaborative Engagement: We foster collaborative relationships with higher education institutions and other organizations in our efforts to advocate for more just and inclusive colleges and universities.
Land Acknowledgement
As higher education 2SLGBTQIA+ practitioners committed to a racial justice framework in our work, we recognize that settler colonialism, anti-Blackness, and white supremacy are imbricated in our current educational structures These systems of power directly influence how we understand and view gender and sexuality today
We also understand the limits of how land acknowledgments are used and framed in higher education Therefore, we are committed to moving and thinking beyond this practice to be answerable to Indigenous peoples and nations and engage in decolonial ways of envisioning and creating higher education environments where 2SLGBTQIA+people, inclusive of all of our intersecting identities, are fully liberated
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Professionals is physically located on the traditional homelands of the Lenape Tribe of the Munsee Nation (Munsee Lenape) and the Mohican Nation on the island known as Mannahatta in Lenapehoking, now called Manhattan.
We encourage those in our community to know and recognize whose ancestral and unceded homelands you live upon. You can learn more at: https://native-land.ca/.
Reflection from the Directors
This year continued to present immense challenges to our field, our organization, and to us as individuals and practitioners alike. We hope our organization has led with integrity and transparency throughout this year, as we collectively learned to pivot and remain grounded amid love, anger, and grief, ongoing themes reflected in our virtual drive-ins, webinars, and ACPA engagements.
You will see evidence of this approach throughout this report in the ways we conducted our work, including initiatives such as the Center Closures Project, which documents the history of gender and sexuality centers amid the widespread closure of these spaces; engagement themes that center and uplift the voices of those who have been passively and actively pushed out of their institutions and roles; new approaches to communication and community-building through our general membership meetings; and our efforts to sustain funding in the face of declining institutional sponsorship
We hope our work over the past year has served as a beacon of connectedness amid a broader context that seeks to erode and erase both our work and our identities within higher education and beyond We remain committed to finding ways to help our community stay connected through both the visible and unseen changes ahead in the coming year.
In addition to our outward-facing work, we continue our commitments as a Board to racial justice and intersectionality. A dedicated subcommittee has been working to advance this commitment, grounded in the belief that queer liberation is not liberation unless it uplifts those at the margins of the margins, including our colleagues of color, disabled colleagues, those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and others.
Lastly, although this year brought increased stability to Board membership, we ended the year with the departure of Vanessa González Siegel, our director of internal relations During her tenure with the board, Vanessa championed new financial strategies and drove the budget process for FY26 Her focus on organizational sustainability has set us up for the future of our organization We appreciate Vanessa and wish her the very best
With much gratitude, long-time board member Jeff Maliskey volunteered and was appointed to the role He will finish out Vanessa’s original term to help provide stability, especially since co-director Jesse Beal’s term ends in June 2026 and the board wanted to ensure the organization was as stable as possible in the new year. We believe Jeff will, in partnership with the board and our members, actualize Vanessa’s vision and transform the Consortium’s approach to finances and fundraising.
Onward,
Jesse and Mitch
Changes & Updates to the Consortium Board
In the first and second quarters of 2025, the Consortium was focused on onboarding new members and filling vacant positions. In March 2025, the Board voted to appoint Andrew Herridge as acting Finances and Taxes Coordinator for the remainder of the term ending in June 2026. The Board also continued the year with vacancies in the Marketing & Communications and Membership Coordinator positions. These vacancies were added to the 2026 Consortium Board election ballot.
The inaugural Historian position within the Community & Advocacy Collective started in June 2025. Em Huang was elected to serve in this position A priority focus of this role has been work on the Center Closures Project, tracking the closures of Queer and Trans Resource Centers in higher education and moving toward an archive to keep their memory and history alive The theme of 2025 was navigating this current moment as members and Board Members have continued to be impacted by center closures, eliminated positions, and institutional changes as a result of the current political climate
Acknowledgment of Service
We want to thank Dr Roman Christiaens for their service on the Consortium Board Roman joined the Board in 2021 as our Membership Coordinator and continued on as the Internal Relations Director Roman played a pivotal role in helping us navigate through board structure changes and leading our internal operations
We also want to thank Hilary Murmers for their service as the Membership Coordinator Hilary continues serving as a facilitator for our Sick and Disabled Queers Affinity Call Lastly, we also want to thank Lo Denmon for their service as the Finances & Taxes Coordinator We are forever grateful for all of their service to the Consortium
2025 Consortium Board Members
Directors
● Michelle Wallace - Membership Engagement Director
● Roman Christiaens (term ended June 2025) - Internal Relations Director
● Vanessa Gonzalez-Siegel (term started June 2025, ended December 2025) - Internal Relations Director
● Jesse Beal - Community & Advocacy Director
Membership Engagement Collective
● Andrew Herridge (term ended June 2025) - Region Reps coordinator
● Jeremy Torres (term started June 2025) - Region Reps Coordinator
● des Velázquez - Communications & Affinity Calls Coordinator
● Cornelius Baker (term started June 2025) - Community Education Coordinator
● Lorant Peeler - Professional Development Coordinator
Organizational Operations Collective
● Hilary Murmers (term ended June 2025) - Membership Coordinator
● Nicole Newsome (term ended June 2025) - Marketing & Communications Coordinator
● Nicole Newsome (term started June 2025) - Fundraising Coordinator
● Lo Denmon (term ended March 2025) - Finances & Taxes Coordinator
● Andrew Herridge (term started June 2025) - Finances & Taxes Coordinator
Community & Advocacy Collective
● Dr Jeff Maliskey - Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator
● Dr Sarah Simi Cohen - Practice & Research Coordinator
● Em Huang (term started June 2025) - Historian
Board Retreat 2025
In trying to remain responsive to our work during these precarious times and fiscally responsible to our members, the Consortium Executive Board decided to hold our annual retreat virtually. We convened for a two-day retreat with our new Board members to focus on transitions and planning for the upcoming year. Our first day centered on evaluating who we are as an organization.This included conversations on our commitment to racial justice, internal and external limitations and possibilities, as well as goal setting for the next 1-3 years. The day also included planning for the 2026 ACPA Pre-convention Workshop, in which we ultimately decided our theme and named the workshop, “Serving Queer and Trans Communities in this Political Moment ”
Day two was geared more towards our organizational logistics Discussions included our budget, communication strategies, member accountability, and our next steps in our commitment to racial justice Overall, we missed gathering in person but had a productive experience and were excited to onboard our new Board members
Highlights from the Year
Policy
and Practice Engagement
Center Closures Project
In August 2025, the Consortium released a press release announcing the launch of the Center Closures Project In recent years, the onslaught of anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has forced the closure of many gender and sexuality centers and elimination of positions, ending critical programs in higher education The Center Closures Project seeks to document and preserve the history of these centers, archive materials of centers that have closed or are at risk of closing, and support the work of gender and sexuality resource centers We are currently reviewing and continuing to collect survey responses, tracking elimination of centers, structural changes, or if institutions have not been impacted to create a more comprehensive understanding of the impact to our field and develop supportive strategies and resources.
QTBIPOC Guidance
Last year, we began the search for two co-leaders for the QTBIPOC Guidance Document. The 2024 Annual Report noted how the two co-leaders we originally spoke to, Van Bailey and War Scherer, were forced out of their positions in higher education With respect to their time, positions, and expertise, we paused the work on the QTBIPOC Guidance to gauge their desire to continue Ultimately, due to capacity, they were unable to co-lead anymore After a few months of pause, the board came together and thought of new individuals who might be potentially interested in co-leading this guidance document Within a few months after multiple conversations, Rore Yanzon and Mycall Riley both agreed to co-lead the new QTBIPOC Guidance team As of November 2025, we have had two meetings and plan on organizing the rest of the team by the end of this year As we move into the upcoming fiscal year, we continue to revisit our values and dedication to racial justice and ways we can work towards an updated guidance document that speaks to the current sociopolitical climate with a liberatory framework
Center Awareness Day
In October 2025, we held our annual Center Awareness Day webinar Center Awareness Day is celebrated annually on October 19th to honor, appreciate, bring awareness to, and call for the support of LGBTQ+ Resource Centers across the country We had approximately 70 participants in attendance to discuss this year’s topic - Walking on Eggshells: The Realities of LGBTQIA+ Centers in the Current Climate A special thanks to our amazing panelists that joined us this year, Liz Elsen MEd (they/she), Dr. Antonio Duran (he/him), Kalyani Kannan MA (they/them), and Dr. Jimmy Luckman (he/him). Their expertise and experience in the field made for a very robust discussion and was beneficial to so many in attendance. Our focus this year facilitated a range of conversations across areas such as:
● Dealing with “compliance” from some institutions and/or universities in this current climate in ways that are disheartening and harmful for the LGBTQIA+ community Also, expanding our perceptions around the question, “what can we do?” by organizing our at-large communities for mass collective actions
● Assessing the risks and challenges (including legal risks) of working in this field at a time when language is being changed and/or censored to avoid additional targeting.
● Holding on to our historical materials as well as archiving, documenting and highlighting the impactful work of our Centers. This also provides a point of reference for future generations just as we look to our ancestors and predecessors for guidance through this period.
● Navigating how to balance student, departmental, and individual needs in ways that rejuvenate us and do not further burnout
Another important theme of this year’s webinar was highlighting solidarity work and building massive coalitions to meet the current moment. Some of the resources provided by attendees have been listed below to share with the general membership.
● Lavender Graduation Legacy Project
○ Gathering Lavender Graduation photos, programs, stoles, etc for safety and preservation For more information contact Ronni@LavenderGraduation org
● “What Marsha P Johnson Would Do: As Trans Rights Collapse, the Trans Leader’s Radical Legacy Offers a Path Forward” by Tourmaline
● Consortium’s Center Closures Project
○ Documenting and preserving the history of gender and sexuality centers
● “Envisioning a Critical and Liberatory Approach to Trans and Queer Center(ed) Diversity Work” by D. Chase Catalano, Antonio Duran, T. Jourian, & Jonathan Pryor
● The Queer Art of Failure by Jack Halberst
Member Engagement and Education
American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Annual Convention
2025 Pre-Convention Workshop attendees and facilitators
In 2025, we continued our partnership with ACPA to host a Pre-Convention Workshop at the 2025 ACPA Annual Convention Our Pre- Convention Workshop titled Centering Racial Justice in Queer and Trans Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Work on Campus focused on how higher education professionals could prioritize racial justice amid a backdrop of attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion work, decolonize policy and practice, and strategize hot to promote an institutional commitment to doing this work
Sessions:
Doing this Work in 2025 and Beyond: Decolonizing QT Justice
Facilitators: Minnie Gopar and Nicole Newsome
Reclaiming Imagination
Facilitators: des Velázquez and Tristan Morton
Re-learning to Dream
Facilitators: Nicole Newsome & Dr Sarah Simi Cohen
Celebrating and Uplifting Moments of Resistance
Facilitator: Dr Andrew Herridge
We want to thank Minnie Gopar, Nicole Newsome, des Velázquez, Dr Jeff Maliskey, Tristan Morton, Dr Sarah Simi Cohen, Dr Andrew Herridge, and Dr D A Dirks for their time and energy in planning the pre-convention workshop
Consortium Board Sessions
LGBTQ+ Student Mental Health: Active Minds’ A.S.K. Peer Support Tool
Presenters:: Dr. Sarah Simi Cohen, Michelle Wallace, Nicole Newsome, and Marke Pasternak
Planning for and Responding to Campus Threats: Strategies for Support
Presenters: Dr Jeff Maliskey, Dr Sarah Simi Cohen, Nicole Newsome, Lo Denmon, and Jesse Beal
Money Please!: Strategies for Funding Gender and Sexuality Centers
Presenters: Jesse Beal, Lo Denmon, Lorant Peeler
Social Engagements
● Consortium Social
● LGBTQ+ Practitioner Brunch with the Coalition for Sexuality & Gender Identities
Consortium Virtual Drive-In & Annual Business Meeting
The 2025 Virtual Drive-In was held Friday, May 9th, with the theme was Love, Anger, Grief: the Emotions Powering Our Work.These three emotions were palpable in the year leading up to this member summit in our membership and across the field The keynote, "We Were Doing Our Job, And We Got Fired,” was a panel of three of the many Queer and Trans resource professionals that lost their roles during the wave of anti-DEI legislation that targeted institutions of higher education across the nation, including Liz Elson and Petey Peterson They shared stories of how they were pushed out - including direct firing and “role reassignment”and discussed what these moves meant for them, their families, their students, and their campuses Attendee questions centered around archiving materials before they are purged from institutional systems, finding community outside of work, and how - or if - the panelists were able to continue engaging in QT resource work after they were removed from their role
After sharing the current state and future plans of the Consortium in the Annual Business Meeting, attendees could choose one of three workshops to attend. Each one represented one of the three emotions central to the theme and offered different methods of processing and working through current events. These sessions were:
● The Art of Coalition Building: Addressing Loneliness and Sustaining Change
○ Presented by Jimmy Luckman (he/him/his); Director of the LGBTQA+ Center at Pace University
● Queering and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Practices in the South Amid Anti-DEI Policies
○ Presented by Dr. Sarah Simi Cohen (they/them/theirs); Independent scholar and researcher; Research and Practice Coordinator for the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
● Queer Rage: What to Do When the Joy Is Not There
○ Presented by Vince Tripi (he/him or co/co); Expanding Horizons
The remainder of the summit was spent in community; finding the strength to persevere through fiction and history, celebrating the nominees and winners of the 2025 Consortium Awards, and creating connections individually and within member regions We are deeply grateful for each individual who attended, and want to give a special thank-you to the members of the Virtual Drive-In and Awards Committee, led by Professional Development Coordinator Lorant Peeler: Cornelius Baker, D A Dirks, and Lyosha Gorshkov
Monthly Affinity Calls
Coordinated by the MEC, Consortium members facilitate monthly affinity calls, providing space for practitioners to be in community with each other across institutions and regions. Over the past year, MEC has continued hosting the QTBIPOC, Sick & Disabled Queers, Graduate Students and New Professionals, and Seasoned Professionals calls The facilitators range from folks new to the field to seasoned professionals and hail from regions across the United States We also welcomed a new facilitator to the QTBIPOC call, JoGo, who had been previously involved in the space as an attendee! Monthly affinity calls have been a meaningful space for connection and relationship building and another avenue for members to relay feedback to the Consortium board Forthcoming projects include strategic outreach to graduate students and new professionals and the (re)launching of the Trans and Nonbinary Affinity Call
Webinars
This past year, we restarted our virtual webinars after filling our Community Education Coordinator board position this previous election cycle In Quarter 3, we hosted Dr. Camden Doolittle (Assistant Director of Housing Affordability and Equity Programs at the University of California, Davis). They presented a workshop titled, Allyship at Work: Supporting and Supervising Your Trans Colleagues. The short summary of the workshop can be found below -
“In an era marked by political backlash and institutional stagnation, the work of supervising and supporting transgender staff is deeply emotional, and too often, invisible. In this interactive session, we will continue to explore the theme of the past Virtual Drive-In, how love, anger, and grief show up in the supervision of trans colleagues and staff Particularly in higher education environments shaped by white supremacy, cisnormativity, and administrative violence Drawing on lived experience and collective wisdom, the session invites participants to reflect on their own emotional journeys, identify institutional practices that harm or uplift trans employees, and engage in strategies for moving from performative allyship to accountable accompliceship Participants will leave with tangible tools to advocate for structural change, navigate moments of discomfort,
and foster cultures of care grounded in love and justice ”
There were approximately 10 - 15 people that attended the event as well as multiple registrations for individual and institutional screening permissions. This resulted in a net revenue of $210 to help us continue to host webinars in the future
In Quarter 4, the Membership Engagement Collective (MEC) worked in collaboration with the Organizational Operations Collective (OOC) to host a Center Awareness Day Webinar More information about this program can be found under the Highlights from the Year section
General Member Meetings
The Membership Engagement Committee launched new forms of engagement in 2025, including general membership meetings and newsletters Membership meetings began on the first Friday of every other month, with a newsletter delivered to members’ inboxes during the months when no meeting was held
These additional programs created new opportunities for members to experience greater transparency and provide direct feedback on the Board’s work, while also building community in new ways The meetings and newsletters allow us to share updates more widely, gather insights into what kinds of educational opportunities would be most helpful, exchange advice on challenges members are facing in their roles, and highlight opportunities to get involved in one another’s work.
In addition to these meetings and newsletters, we launched a Consortium Substack to serve as a central space where members can access updates and archived newsletters. This platform is also intended to support the development of a virtual space for members to stay connected. While this effort is still a work in progress, we look forward to continuing to build it into 2026.
We will continue hosting membership meetings and distributing newsletters in 2026 and look forward to deepening these connections over time.
2025 Consortium Award Winners
Each year the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals has the opportunity to recognize excellence in the field of LGBTQ student services with these awards The nominations, generated by the membership of the Consortium, lift up the amazing work of our peers and honor the individuals who create change on college campuses each day The below sections share the nominees and winners from the three awards Note that institutional affiliations and titles reflect those held at the time of the ceremony in May 2025
Promising New Professional:
This award recognizes a professional with fewer than five years of experience and a new professional's unique role in supporting students and innovating campus programs while elevating the work of a campus LGBTQ Center The award recognizes a new professional doing outstanding service, demonstrating innovative or creative effort within the profession, and showing significant promise for leadership in the field
This year saw five nominees:
● Arrow Isabella Brisa Phillis Carmencita Toll Pickett Becerra Hill, Dartmouth College Community and Leadership Development, Program Coordinator supporting LGBTQIA+ Student Advising
● Adam Klager, University of Maryland - College Park LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Program Manager
● Emmalee Holaday, Rowan University Center for Belonging & Student Engagement, Assistant Director of Gender & Sexuality
● Victoria Serafini, PhD, Cornell University LGBT Resource Center, Programming Coordinator
● Alex Rosado-Torres, Princeton University Gender + Sexuality Resource Center, Associate Director
This award went to Alex Rosado-Torres Alex’s nomination named several projects they have been an instrumental part in since joining the field as a professional, including a queer student leader coalition and the collaborative Latine & LGBTQIA+ Entre Hermanas program at Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Oral History Project and QT-Con at Princeton, and the first Spanish-language workshop on supporting trans and nonbinary students for the Human Rights Campaign’s Welcome Schools initiative
Chris Woods Commitment to Service Award
Renamed to honour Chris Woods, a longtime Consortium member who served in various roles on the Executive Board, this award is designed to recognize and honour individuals who have provided exemplary service to the Consortium Awardees will have demonstrated exceptional involvement in organization programs, activities, or initiatives in service to Consortium members
This year saw three nominees:
● Kristopher Oliveira, PhD, University of Maryland - College Park LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Director
● Kate Jerman, University of Vermont Prism Center, Director
● Sarah Doherty, Ohio University Pride Center, Assistant Director
Kristopher Oliveira was named the winner of this award Kristopher’s nomination highlighted his many roles in the Consortium, starting as a Regional Representative, serving in various capacities on the Executive Board, and most recently providing leadership as the Membership Engagement Director during the position’s inaugural years.
Dr. Sheltreese D. McCoy Award for Outstanding Social Justice Practice:
Named in honour of the work and legacy of Dr Sheltresse D McCoy, this award recognizes significant commitments to social justice in both the field of Student Affairs as an academic discipline and through advanced practice in a professional capacity. This includes research, published work, advocacy, policy change, advising and/or mentoring student organizations, curriculum creation, best practices, and other work that addresses the intersecting identities of race, class, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability, national origin, age, familial status, veteran status, and other emerging identities.
This year saw two nominees:
● Shantala Thompson, University of Maryland - College Park LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Associate Director
● Anne Campbell, Independent Scholar
Both nominees were awarded this year, given the quality of their work and dedication to social justice in practice and scholarship, respectively
Shantala’s nomination named her work as both a K-12 and higher education professional, in direct student support and policy, and on campus and in the community over the past 25 years of her career Her curriculum writing and editing can be found in programs across the country and has helped hundreds of queer and trans students in crisis find housing, financial, and mental health support in some of the most harrowing times of their lives
Anne’s nomination praised her for her extensive scholarly work addressing issues at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, nationality, and class. She has been a particularly prominent voice in both research on and advocacy for queer international students, publishing work and frequently consulting for international organizations that prioritize understanding and meeting their needs, resulting in her having a global impact.
Financial Report
The Consortium continues to maintain a strong and solid financial foundation Over the past year, we have begun intentionally examining the balance between income and expenses as we plan for long-term sustainability Budget discussions have resulted in thoughtful cost reductions while preserving the benefits and overall value provided to our members. As in prior years, the organization’s primary expenses include web and technology services, speaker honorariums, stipends for Board and Regional Representative roles, and participation in ACPA. The Consortium’s primary sources of revenue continue to be membership dues and MemberClicks income generated through the job board and webinar participation.
To proactively address anticipated budgetary pressures related to rising costs, the Board has continued to assess the value and efficiency of the platforms and services we use. With a focus on identifying cost-effective solutions that also offer accessible and user-friendly experiences for members, we have begun testing alternative platforms. At present, the Consortium utilizes MemberClicks for membership and job board management, Google Suite for email and file management, and Zoom for webinars and meetings. Ongoing exploration of platform options will support future cost saving while enhancing member access and engagement.
We continue working with Revolutions Bookkeepers out of Austin, TX Their expertise has been critical in managing the organization’s finances and tax obligations Their services remain essential to maintaining our 501c3 status and ensuring financial compliance In the coming year, we will continue to rely on Revolutions’ support, maximize the benefits of our existing platforms, and prioritize delivering meaningful support to our membership Additionally, the recent election of the Consortium’s inaugural Fundraising Coordinator represents an important step toward identifying new revenue streams and expanding funding opportunities to support the organization’s continued growth and long-term vitality
Andrew S Herridge, Ph D , Taxes and Finances Coordinator
Regional Report
Over the past year, we have observed a continued decline in regional representative participation, reflecting broader, ongoing shifts across the higher education landscape This trend is evidenced by an increase in bounced-back communications, notifications of role eliminations or restructuring, and reports from regions experiencing institutional funding reductions Many former representatives have exited their roles due to layoffs, position consolidations, or changes in institutional priorities, limiting capacity for sustained regional engagement While these dynamics have impacted continuity, they underscore the importance of reimagining recruitment, onboarding, and support structures to ensure regional representation remains responsive, sustainable, and aligned with current sector realities.
Regional Representatives
Red Region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
● Todd G. Nordgren, Wellesley College
Orange Region: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC
● Lyosha Gorshkov, Colgate University
● Erica J Friedman, Ph D , Rutgers University
● Emmalee Holaday, Rowan University
● Teagan Rabuano, New York University
Yellow Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, South Dakota, Wisconsin
● Ginney Norton, Ph.D., Missouri State University
● Grace Wojcik, Michigan State University
Green Region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
● Angel Collie, Duke University
Blue Region: Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
● Vacant
Purple Region: California, Hawaii, Nevada
● Robert Powers, College Torch
Pink Region: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Denver, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
● D A Dirks, Ph D , Mount Royal University
● Nic Francisco - Kaho’onei, Portland State University
Looking Forward
During the upcoming year, the Consortium Collectives plan to forward the following goals:
● Membership Engagement Collective
○ Support and host the return of the Trans and Nonbinary Affinity call
○ There has been interest in religious affiliated spaces
○ Continue to enhance transparency, connection, and communication through hosting of General Membership Meetings, membership newsletter, and development of substack page
○ Host professional development and networking opportunities though Virtual Drive in on May 15th, quarterly webinars, and support of regional engagement.
● Community & Advocacy Collective
○ Onboard our new Community & Advocacy Director
○ Host our 2026 Pre-convention engagement at ACPA
○ Coordinate the QTBIPOC Working Group
○ Continue with the Center Closures Project
○ Identify a 2027 pre-convention/institute engagement opportunity
● Organizational Operations Collective
○ Launch Consortium general donation page
○ Coordinate Give Out Day Fundraising Campaign
○ Continue reducing yearly expenses
○ Elect, onboard, and sustain an Internal Operations Director, Membership Coordinator, Tax and Finances Coordinator, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator
● Directors
○ Onboarding the newly appointed internal relations director, Jeff Maliskey, and the newly elected community and advocacy director (TBD)
○ Strengthening relationships with queer and trans organizations to identify synergies and create coalitions
○ As our formal partnership with ACPA concludes, determining our 2026-2027 in-person conference engagement plans
○ Support the collectives as they strive to meet member needs
