Executive Board

The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals is run on a volunteer basis by members of the organization. Any member is qualified to run for a position in elections when they are open, including staff within and outside of LGBTQ+ centers, faculty of any department, students, and professionals outside of but affiliated with the work of higher education LGBTQ+ resourcing and support.
More information about the positions and governance structure is available on our members-only Consortium Governance Documents page.

Collective Directors

These positions oversee the vital functions of the Consortium and act as leads to the individual collectives. Contact them for general inquiries and how to connect with the organization at [email protected].

Michelle Wallace (they/any)

Membership Engagement Director
Term ends June 2027

Roman Christaens (they/she)

Internal Relations Director
Term ends June 2025

Jesse Beal (they/them)

Community and Advocacy Director
Term ends June 2026

Membership Engagement Collective

This collective is primarily responsible for the educational, professional, and social offerings of the Consortium. Contact them for questions about regions, events, and constituency support at [email protected].

Andrew Herridge, Ph.D. (he/him)

Region Reps Coordinator
Term ends June 2025

des velázquez (he/him)

Communications and Affinity Calls Coordinator
Term ends June 2027

VACANT

Community Education Coordinator
Term

Lorant Peeler (they/them)

Professional Development Coordinator
Term ends June 2027

Organization Operations Collective

This collective oversees the logistical functions of the Consortium, as well as directing communication efforts. Contact them for questions about membership, budget, co-sponsorships, and media/marketing at [email protected].

Hilary Murmers (she/her)

Membership Coordinator
Term ends June 2027

Nicole Newsome (they/she)

Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Term ends June 2025

VACANT

Fundraising Coordinator
Term

Lo Denmon (they/them)

Finances & Taxes Coordinator
Term ends June 2027

Community and Advocacy Collective

This collective handles the development of policy and practice documents, responses to major events affecting Consortium members, and major partnerships. Contact them for questions about best practices, research, external relationships, and press releases at [email protected].

Jeff Maliskey, Ph.D. (he/him)

Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator
Term ends June 2025

Sarah Simi Cohen, Ph.D. (they/them)

Practice and Research Coordinator
Term ends June 2027

VACANT

Historian
Term