The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for students through support programs and resources, one-on-one conversations, academic counseling and mentorship opportunities, discussion groups, and resources to help students navigate challenges during their time at BC.
Need Support?
Part of being human and in community is sometimes needing support from others. We are here for you!
If you are in crisis:
If you think you are at risk of harming yourself or others please immediately call University Counseling Services at 617–552–3310, during regular working hours. If after hours you can still contact UCS at 617-552-3310 and follow prompts to speak with a clinician. More information can be found at the UCS website. Students can also call BCPD at 617-552-4444 for any emergency situation or to ask for help.
Other LGBTQ-specifc crisis hotlines are:
- The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
- The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
- Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
If you are not in crisis:
The professional and graduate student staff in Student Outreach and Support Services are here to help. You do not have to be sure that you are part of the LGBTQ+ community to reach out for support and we support students with more than just aspects of their sexuality or gender identity. We routinely work with students who are exploring or questioning their identities and also with LGBTQ+ students who need support in other areas of their lives. You can call us at 617-552-3470, email: student.support@bc.edu, or email any of our staff directly.
You can also join us at our weekly discussion groups.
If you feel that you have been subject to a violation of the University’s “bias-motivated conduct policy,” please also see information from the Office of the Dean of Students regarding reporting any allegations of misconduct.
How we serve our students
We often meet with students one-on-one and can connect you to other people on campus who can support you and your needs.
Go ahead...reach out!
If you want to reach out to allies in the BC community, please take a look at the resource guide below. Each person on this list has agreed to be an ally and contact person for LGBTQ+ students at BC. Most have had training regarding being a support for LGBTQ+ students, and this list is updated annually to make sure you have access to the best possible resources.
There are two dedicated staff members who support and program for LGBTQ+ students at BC.
- Office for Institutional Diversity advances and sustains an inclusive and diverse Boston College Community.
- The Women's Center offers a peer-led support group for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning female students at Boston College.
- Boston College Career Center has specific career resources for LGBT students and alumni.
- The Diversity Committee of the University Counseling Services serves "to foster efforts that promote a broad definition of diversity and inclusivity within the Boston College community."
Resource Guide
Boston College honors the unique experiences and needs for support that LGBTQ+ students have as they navigate college. DOS has maintained this LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for more than last 15 years.
Athletics
Michael Harris, Associate Athletic Director
Conte Forum 308 | 2-6210 l harrisvs@bc.edu
Boston College Police Department (BCPD)
Chris Connelly, Lieutenant
Emergency 2-4444 | Non-Emergency 2-4440 l connolhk@bc.edu
Campus Ministry
Ellen Modica, Campus Minister
McElroy 226 | 2-4665 | ellen.modica@bc.edu
Rick Rossi, Campus Minister for Pastoral Counseling
McElroy 227 | 2-6592 | richard.rossi@bc.edu
Career Center
Joseph DuPont, Associate VP for Student Affairs
Southwell Hall | 2-3430 | joseph.dupont@bc.edu
Connors Family Learning Center
Kathleen M. Duggan, Director
O’Neill Library 200 | 2-0893 | kathleen.duggan@bc.edu
Cecilie Joyner, Associate Director
2-4053 | reidce@bc.edu
Erin Farrow, Assistant Director
2-0835 | farrowe@bc.edu
Mary Rajner, Testing Services & Department Administrator
2-8055 | mary.rajner@bc.edu
Counseling Services
Gasson 001 | 2-3310
Craig Burns, Director l craig.burns@bc.edu
Selina Guerra, Assistant Director l selina.guerra@bc.edu
First-Year Experience
Mike Sacco, Executive Director
Stokes 179S | 2-3281 | michael.sacco@bc.edu
Chris Darcy, Director
Stokes 179S | c.darcy@bc.edu
Graduate Student Life
Hannah Chalufour, Assistant Director
Murray Graduate Student Center | 2-1855 l hannah.trost@bc.edu
Montserrat Coalition
Fr. Michael Davidson, S.J., Director
36 College Road| 2-3140| michael.davidson.3@bc.edu
Center for Student Wellness
Jeannine Kremer, Director
Gasson Hall 025 | jeannine.kremer@bc.edu
Office for Institutional Diversity
Patricia Lowe, Director
Brighton Campus, 129 Lake Street, Room 213 l 2-2323 | patricia.lowe@bc.edu
Office of Global Education
Samantha Lee, Program Assistant
Hovey House 105 | 2-0627 | oip@bc.edu
Vaughn Thornton, Program & Outreach Specialist
Hovey House | 2-1913 | thorntov@bc.edu
Office of Student Involvement
Roatha Kong, Director
Carney Hall, Suite 147 | 2-3480 | roatha.kong@bc.edu
Office of University Fellowships
Jason Cavallari, Administrative Director
Stokes, S140 | 2-9259 | jason.cavallari@bc.edu
Residential Life
Dr. Caitlin Codding, Director, Housing Operations
Maloney Hall, Suite 413 | 2-8809 | caitlin.codding@bc.edu
Student Services
Agnes Jordan, Associate Director, General Services
Lyons Hall 101 | 2-3318 | agnes.jordan@bc.edu
Undergraduate Admission
Grant Gosselin, Director
Devlin Hall 208 | 2-3100 | john.mahoney.2@bc.edu
Kayte Hager, Senior Associate Director
Devlin Hall 208 | 2-4942 | giorgiok@bc.edu
Kristen Gallant, Senior Assistant Director
Devlin Hall 208 | 2-2391 | gallankr@bc.edu
University Harassment Counselor
Contact Page
Marie Elena Gioiella, University Harassment Counselor
129 Lake Street, Room 240D | 2-3340 | harassmentcounselor@bc.edu
University Health Services
Madelyn Rivera-Bellino MSN, ANP-BC (she/her/hers), Nurse Manager
2150 Commonwealth Avenue, Room #020 l madelyn.rivera@bc.edu
Phone: 617-552-2659 | Fax: 617-552-3603
Women’s Center
Katie Dalton, Director
Maloney 441 | 2-6919 | kathryn.dalton@bc.edu
Undergraduate Students
Allies of Boston College
A group of LGTBQ+ and allied students working to foster a more inclusive Boston College community.
Martí Boix, President | boixm@bc.edu
Aidan Seguin, Vice President | seguina@bc.edu
GLBTQIA+ Leadership Council (GLC)
A governing body of UGBC focused on GLBTQ+ issues.
- Sydney Brown, Director | brownaxb@bc.edu
- Gabe Halberg | hallbega@bc.edu
Graduate Students
Gaudete
LGBTQ+ graduate student group at the School of Theology and Ministry.
Board Contact To Be Updated
Website: Gaudete
Graduate Pride Alliance (GPA)
An organization sponsored by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) for any LGBTQ+ grad students & allies across all grad schools and programs at BC.
Leadership to be determined
Website: Contact Graduate Student Life in interested
Email: bcgradpride@gmail.com
Lambda Law Students Association
LGBTQ+ student group at the Law School.
Nonie Andersen, Co-Chair | anderajd@bc.edu and Mathew Santiago, Co-Chair | santiama@bc.edu
Group Email: lambdabclaw@gmail.com
Spectrum
LGBTQ+ student group at the School of Social Work.
Board Contact To Be Updated
Email: spectrumbcssw@gmail.com
Faculty/Staff
LGBT@BC
LGBT@BC is the affinity group for all BC staff and faculty who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Join the LGBT@BC listserv to hear about events and other programming, or learn more on the LGBT@BC website.
Our office works to improve the LGBTQ+ student experience by offering support, education, outreach, programs, and opportunities for LGBTQ+ students including:
Pride Peers
A mentoring program that pairs LGBTQ+ undergrads with upper-class LGBTQ+ peers and creates spaces to bond and reflects on sexual and gender identity.
Discussion Groups
The BAIC offers private, reflective, and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ students to meet and engage in meaningful discussion around identity development and experiences.
Groups meet weekly for an hour and are open to anyone who wants a private and comfortable space to interact with peers exploring similar issues around what it means to identify as LGBTQ+ at BC and in the world. No appointments, formal arrangements, or commitments necessary - drop in whenever the discussion group is meeting and we'll be there waiting to welcome you with open arms, hearts, and minds!
Prism - a group for all LGBTQ+ and questioning students to talk about queer identity and experiences. Facilitated by queer and trans graduate students.
Transcend - a group for trans, nonbinary, agender, and genderfluid students as well as students who want a space to talk about exploring their gender identity. Facilitated by nonbinary and trans graduate students.
QBIPOC - a group for queer students of color to talk about their multiple marginalized aspects of identity and experiences. Facilitated by nonbinary and trans graduate students of color.
The groups meet in the BAIC's quiet study room (Maloney 460). Please email spectrum@bc.edu for each group's specific meeting day and time.
Lavender Graduation
A celebration that recognizes LGBTQ+ students of all backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions to the University. Graduating LGBTQ+ seniors and graduate students are recognized for their leadership, successes, and overall commitment and contributions to the LGTBQ+ community. Through such recognition, LGBTQ+ students may leave Boston College with a positive final experience, filling them with pride both in themselves and in their college experiences.
Spectrum Retreat
A free, confidential spring retreat where LGBTQ+ and questioning undergraduate students engage in reflection and exploration of their sexual and gender identities with LGBTQ+ student leaders and faculty mentors.
Individual Support
Our doors are always open to anyone seeking support! Please call or email Alison Park anytime.
Carroll School of Management
Ethan Sullivan, Senior Associate Dean
Fulton 315 | 617-552-0459 l ethan.sullivan@bc.edu
Amy LaCombe, Professor of the Practice
Fulton 315 | 617-552-6827 l amy.lacombe@bc.edu
Amy Donegan, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Management Advising
Fulton 315 | 617-552-3431 l amy.donegan@bc.edu
Erica Graf, Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services
Fulton 315 | 617-552-0462 l erica.graf@bc.edu
Connell School of Nursing
Anya Villatoro, Assistant Dean
Maloney 217 | 617-552-4541 | anya.villatoro@bc.edu
M. Colleen Simonelli, Associate Dean
Maloney 218 | 617-552-3232 | colleen.simonelli@bc.edu
Lynch School of Education and Human Development
Julia Whitcavitch DeVoy, Associate Dean
Campioin 114 l 617-552-4200 l julia.whitcavitch@bc.edu
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Joseph Desciak, Associate Dean for Freshmen
Director of the Academic Advising Center
Stokes 140S | 617-552-9259 | joseph.desciak@bc.edu
Treseanne Ainsworth, Associate Dean for Sophomores
Stokes S171 | 617-552-2800 | treseanne.ainsworth@bc.edu
Jeffrey Lamoureux, Associate Dean for Juniors
Stokes S132 I 617-552-2800 I jeffrey.lamoureux@bc.edu
Tom Mogan, Associate Dean for Seniors
Stokes 140S | 617-552-2800 I mogant@bc.edu
Woods College of Advancing Studies
David Goodman, Dean
St. Mary’s Hall S052 I 617-552-3455 I david.goodman@bc.edu
Graduate Students
Boston College Law School
Emily Libby, Assistant Dean
Stuart House M308 l 617-552-9187 l emily.libby@bc.edu
Connell School of Nursing
M. Colleen Simonelli, Associate Dean
Maloney 218 | 617-552-3232 | colleen.simonelli@bc.edu
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Christine Murphy, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Gasson 108 | 617-552-0714 | murphych@bc.edu
School of Social Work
Teresa Touhey Schirmer, LICSW, Associate Dean
McGuinn 136 | 617-552-4762 | teresa.schirmer@bc.edu
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
Jacqueline M. Regan, M.Div., M.A., Associate Dean
Simboli Hall 225 | 617-552-6504 | jacqueline.regan.2@bc.edu
Woods College of Advancing Studies
Claudia C. Pouravelis, Associate Dean
St. Mary’s Hall I 617-552-6373 I claudia.pouravelis@bc.edu
Boston Alliance of LGBTQ Youth (BAGLY)
28 Court Square, Boston, MA | 617-227-4313
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
989 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA
24-Hour Hotline: 800-841-8371
Boston GLASS
75 Amory St. Jamaica Plain, MA | 857-399-1920
Bisexual Resource Center | 617-424-9595
Fenway Community Health Center
1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA | 617-267-0900
Sidney Borum Jr. Health Center
75 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA | 617.457.8140
South End Community Health Center
1601 Washington Street, Boston, MA | 617-425-2000
The Network/La Red (TNLR) 617-742-4911 (voice) | 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free)
Trans LifeLine 24-Hour Peer Support Hotline | 877-565-8860
The Trevor Project 24-Hour Hotline | 866-438-7386
The BAIC is proud to offer training to any department or office that would like us to work with their faculty and/or staff to ensure competence and confidence when working with our LGBTQ+ students! Our sessions can be tailored to your needs in terms of length and content, and will cover many topics affecting LGBTQ+ identity construction so that you can be the best possible resource for LGBTQ+ students at BC.
Contact spectrum@bc.edu for more information.