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
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Ciara Gazaway | Program Director, Office of the Dean of Students | cgazaway@vols.utk.edu |
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Jeremy Mobley | Program Director, Division of Student Success | jmobley7@utk.edu |
Commission Members |
| Leia K. Cain Ashlyn Bryant Laura Bryant Lisa Bell Alexis Bishop Malachi Frederick 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
This dynamic group works to advance the lives of LGBT students, staff, and faculty on UTK’s campus. We invite you to submit an application next year for a seat at that table. Time commitment is flexible – we meet once a month with the large group and once a month with our committees. Contact Sarah Browning if you have any questions: sbrowni2@utk.edu
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.