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Commission for LGBT+ Communities

About Us

The Commission for LGBT+ Communities is a body appointed to serve as a resource for the Division of Access and Engagement as it works toward creating inclusive learning and work environments. The Commission achieves this through partnerships, monitoring diversity data, and education. The Commission is an organization whose collaboration, communication, and accountability structure works with the Chancellor’s Commissions to create a culture of inclusive excellence.

Grand Challenge for 2023 – 2024 : Engaged allyship

Commission Co-Chairs

woman smiling at camera Ciara Gazaway Program Director, Office of the Dean of Students cgazaway@vols.utk.edu
Man smiling facing camera Jeremy Mobley Program Director, Division of Student Success jmobley7@utk.edu

Commission Members

Ashlyn Bryant
Laura Bryant
Leia K. Cain
Danielle Johnson

Committee Chairs

Amber Denton (Membership, Sponsorship, and Awards)
Ethan Harrison (Current Issues, Culture, and Community)
Katy Malone (Events and Communication)
Maggie Palmer (Professional Development, Retention, and Wellness)

Application for Membership

Membership Application is Open!

We are accepting applications now until April 22. If you are a current member, your membership will remain active and we look forward to continuing our work together next year- there is no need to reapply. New members may apply here https://tiny.utk.edu/CCApp24 Please contact us if you have any questions.

If you would like to join our email list to learn more about the upcoming events and announcements, please fill out the CFLGBT+ interest form.

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