Meet the Coordinator

Whether you identify as LGBTQ, a straight ally, a math major, an activist, an athlete, a dancer, from a big city or a small town, the QRC has something to offer you! Our space houses a great collection of LGBTQ-related books which can be checked out, used as textbooks for classes or research material for papers, and we also have a wide selection of queer movies that can be rented for free. The QRC's student staff members work hard every semester hosting a number of fantastic programs in addition to co-sponsoring many other events with various organizations. Our lounge and lobby (aka rainbow ski lodge) can be used for organizational meetings, doing homework, practicing piano, or simply hanging out with good friends in a safe and welcoming space.   

In addition to the student staff members, I am at the QRC afternoons Monday thru Thursday. As a doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University, I understand the campus climate for LGBTQ students at the six colleges and am available and eager to meet with students, formally or informally. Some of the services I can offer are: 

• Informal counseling related to LGBTQ issues, including coming out to friends and family and dealing with homophobia, both external and internal
• Acting as a liaison with faculty to improve students' academic experiences
• Acting as a liaison with the administration to help give students a voice in policy matters
• Connecting students to local organizations for work or volunteer opportunities
• Connecting students to alumni in a particular field or profession

I received my masters at CGU in Women's Studies with a focus in butch/femme subjectivities as well as feminist and queer theory. My focus for my doctorate is LGBTQ students in higher education, student affairs, and identity development. If you want come by to discuss queer issues and subjectivities or gender I am always down for a sassy, queer conversation! 

If you have any questions about queer life at the Claremont Colleges or the Queer Resource Center, please don't hesitate to stop by the QRC or contact me.

- Adriana.dibartolo@Pomona.edu 

909.607.1269