Mission
The mission of the LGBTQ+ Steering Committee (LGBTQSC) is to advocate for an environment of inclusion, respect, equity and appreciation of differences at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (JJAY). The committee will meet monthly to identify, explore, address and provide educational resources regarding emerging topics and concerns relevant to diverse sexualities, gender identities and gender expressions and topics affecting JJAY students in the LGBTQ+ community.
Note: The plus sign represents diverse sexualities, gender identities and gender expressions which may not be explicitly included in the LGBTQ acronym.
Committee Members
The committee is composed of two staff, two faculties, four students and two ex officio members of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice community.
Faculty Members
1. Patrick Raftery
2. Robin Freeman
Staff Members
1. Samuel Lopez
2. Kenneth Yanes
Alumni Member
1. Beowulf Heralall
Student Council Liaison
1. Aaliyah Basant
Students Members
1. Diana Arevalo
2. Shaneeza Hasnani
Ex officio Members
Michelle Garcia (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director, LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Danielle M. Officer (she/her/hers)
Senior Director for Student Affairs & Conduct Officer
If you would like to share a concern with the committee please email LGBTQ@jjay.cuny.edu