Safe Zone Members

We live in a world, where identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, or questioning is often responded to with anger, fear, silence and sometimes even violence. Because of this climate, it is critical for LGBTQPIA+ individuals to have safer spaces to seek support, understanding, and full access to campus services without fear of marginalization.

A Safe Zone at Loyola sticker helps community members identify "safe" and "brave" spaces where they can freely share aspects of their sexual and gender identities.

By displaying a Safe Zone sticker, you are committing to creating a safer place for the discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans & gender non-conforming, queer, pansexual, intersex, asexual, and questioning related issues and a space where an LGBTQPIA+ individual can be assured that the Loyola community member they are speaking with has made a commitment to better understanding the unique ways that LGBTQPIA+ community members navigate our campus community and systems.

As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I will thoroughly and continually evaluate my personal beliefs and educate myself on LGBTQPIA+ related issues in order to ensure that I am creating a safer space.
As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I will create a non-judgmental, open-minded, hate-free environment where it is safer to discuss issues surrounding sexual and gender identity.
As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I will challenge language and behavior that is contrary to providing a safe environment both in and out of my personal space.
As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I understand that I may be questioned as to why I am committed to being a member. I will use these questions as an opportunity to educate others about the unique experiences of LGBTQPIA+ community members at Loyola.
As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I will become familiar with issues, current events, and resources affecting the LGBTQPIA+ community.
As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I will remove my sign if for any reason I begin to question my ability to be a member and provide a safe, knowledgeable, and affirming space.
As a member of the Safe Zone network, I agree to uphold the integrity of Loyola's network. For instance, I will not share my sticker or electronic logo with anyone regardless of whether they have participated in Safe Zone training at another college or university, I will not display the logo in a way that suggests an entire office/department is Safe Zone trained if that is not the case, etc.
As a member of the Safe Zone Network, I understand that my name and contact information will be published in various media and available to those who request it.

Current Members of the Loyola Safe Zone Network

Academic Departments and Schools

Department of Biology

Bernadette Roche, Associate Professor
Lisa Scheifele, Associate Professor, Department Chair

Sellinger School of Business and Management

Stacy Chavez, Assistant Professor of Accounting
Mary Ann Scully, Dean

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Brian Barr, Ph.D., Associate Professor
John Hendrix, Assistant Teaching Professor
Nicola McDougal, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor
Ada Maxwell, Program Assistant (also the Program Assistant for the Department of Data Science and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Department of Communication and Media

April Newton, Faculty and Messina Faculty Co-Director
Paola Pascual-Ferrá, Associate Professor

School of Education

Greta Brueck, Associate Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Program Operations
Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D., Professor, Program Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice
Marie Heath, Ed.D., Assistant Teaching Professor of Learning Design and Technology
David Marcovitz, Ph.D., Professor of Learning Design and Technology, Associate Dean
Heather Moore, Assistant Dean for Assessment and Data Management

Department of Engineering

Sarvnaz Lotfi, Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

Department of Forensic Science

Theresa Allen, Director of Program Operations
Marion Davidson, Assistant Teaching Professor
Jon Fried, Graduate Director of Forensic Pattern Analysis, Assistant Teaching Professor

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Kelly Keenan, Director of the Language Learning Center
Sarah Tyler, Assistant Teaching Professor

Department of Philosophy

Frank Cunningham, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus
Fuat Gürsözlü, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Department of Psychology

Marianna Carlucci, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department Chair
Darlene Jolly, Program Assistant, LCAS Admin Support Staff Team Lead
Jason Prenoveau, Ph.D., Professor
Emalee Quickel, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Professional Counseling
Elizabeth Stover, Program Coordinator of Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Field Education
Amanda Thomas, Professor
Isabel Stevenson, Program Assistant (also the Program Assistant for the Department of Sociology)

Department of Sociology

Amanda Konradi, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

Donna Pitts, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director

Department of Theology

John Kiess, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Mary Beth Akre, Professor of Studio Arts
Sophia Bell, Program Specialist
Natka Bianchini, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theatre
Barnaby Nygren, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art History

Department of Writing

Martin Camper, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Marian Crotty, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Elise Fields, Program Assistant, LCAS Admin Support Staff Team Lead
Peggy O'Neill, Ph.D., Professor
Terre Ryan, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Lisa Zimmerelli, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Academic Offices and Support

Academic Advising and Support Center

Maggie Blackstone, Administrative Assistant
Beth Foster, Advising Specialist
Kylie Simonson, Advising Specialist

Office of Academic Affairs

Claire Neubaum, Office Manager

Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Mary Beth Mudric, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Mike Puma, Ph.D., Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Office of Graduate Admission

Brian Gallagher, Assistant Dean of Graduate Enrollment, Director of Graduate Admission

Loyola Notre Dame Library

Kate Strain, Technology Services Librarian

Office of the Registrar

Megan Bottino, Graduation Specialist
Audrey Kennedy, Special Programs Advisor

Rizzo Career Center

Rachel Bachman, Assistant Director of Career Discovery
Penelope Burlage Flury, Senior Events and Marketing Specialist
Tim Cherney, Director of Career Readiness
Christina Spearman, Assistant Vice President for Career Development
Kaitlyn Winner, Assistant Director of Career Readiness

Office of Undergraduate Admission

Andrew Cevasco, Director of Undergraduate Admission
Rachel Scholten, Director of International Admission

Athletics

Teddi Burns, Associate Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator

Facilities and Risk Management

Office of Sustainability

Danny Esposito, Sustainability Coordinator

Mission and Identity

Campus Ministry

Seán Bray, Assistant Vice President for Mission, Director of Campus Ministry
Emily Kane, Associate Director for Social Justice Ministry
Laura McCormack, Associate Director for Liturgy and Music

Center for Community, Service, and Justice

Pat Cassidy, Associate Director of Programs
Gia Grier McGinnis, Executive Director
Stephen Park, Ph.D., Faculty Director of Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship, Associate Professor of English

Office of Equity and Inclusion

Rhona Little, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Rodney Parker, Ph.D., Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Office of External Relations

Kate Grub Clark, Director of External Relations, Government and Community Relations

Office of Technology Services

Thomas Breiner, Director of Client Support Services
Charles Kumlehn, Assistant Director of Support Management

Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance

Sydney Quantock, J.D., Assistant Director
David Tiscione, Director, ADA/504 Coordinator
Kelli Walker, Program Assistant

Public Safety

Jocelyn Kelley, Associate Director of Support Operations and Clery Compliance

Student Development

Counseling Center

Kourtney Bennett, Ph.D., Associate Director for Training
Rachel Hartley, Program Assistant
Jason Parcover, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Wellbeing
Jen Stevens, LCSW-C, Associate Director for Clinical Services

Disability and Accessibility Services

Abigail Hurson, Associate Director
Taylor Thornton, Disability Accommodations Coordinator

Recreation and Wellness

Katie Benoit, Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures

Office of Residence Life and Housing

Neil Andrito, Director
Brooke Herold, Area Coordinator for Butler Hall and Hammerman House
Garrison Schmitt, Assistant Director for Housing Operations

Student-Athlete Support Services Office

Colleen Campbell, Director

Student Engagement

Olivia Baumgartner, Assistant Director
Sara Scalzo, Director
Becca Winkler, Associate Director

Student Health and Education Services

Eileen May, MS, FNP-BC, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Marlena Waugh, MS, ANP-BC, CHWP, Assistant Director, Senior Clinician

Thrive Center

Raven Williams, Co-Director

Women’s Center

Melissa Lees, Director, Sexual Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Coordinator
Sophie Williams, Administrative Assistant

Questions

Is your name missing or has your information changed? E-mail safezone@loyola.edu. You’ll receive an updated Safe Zone Agreement to complete.