Who are we?

The LGBTQ Student Union (LSU) is an LGBTQ+ organization established for the purpose of advocating and providing community for the LGBTQ students at UMBC. We host many events throughout the semester to fulfil these goals such as our LGBTQ & Trans 101 Panels, Fall Formal, Drag Night, Coming Out Day Potluck, weekly/biweekly meetings, and much more! Feel free to reach out to one of our board members if you have ideas, questions, or just want to connect!

Our Executive Board

Executive Director

Shannon Ashley (she/he) 

4th year, Math/Psych/Education

sash4@umbc.edu

Communications Director

Emily Tanis (she/they) 

3rd year, Social Work/GWST

etanis1@umbc.edu

Irene Azuremendi (she/her)

5th year, MLL/Animation/French (Minor)

irene3@umbc.edu

Education & Advocacy Director 

Jordan Packett (they/them) 

2nd year/Transfer, GWST

jordanp2@umbc.edu

Social & Membership Director

Piper Sweeney (she/her) 

2nd year/Transfer, Biology

pipers1@umbc.edu

Director of Transgender Programming 

Chris Bescher (he/him) 

3rd year, MLL/Japanes (Minor)

christb3@umbc.edu

Staff Advisor

Amelia Meman (they/she)

Alumnus (GWST '15), Assistant Director at the Women's Center

meman1@umbc.edu

Wednesdays @ 4pm Weekly (starting 09/16)

Popcorn style discussions of LGBTQ+ related topics that change each week!

Education & Advocacy Meetings

Mondays @ 4pm Bi-weekly (starting 09/21)

Space to plan and discuss various events the org would like to host and help the org function!

Trans Tuesday (T-Squared) Discussions 

Tuesdays @ 4 pm Bi-Weekly (starting 09/15)

Discussions focusing specifically on trans & nonbinary topics! (Allies are welcome, but you may be asked to leave if you are making people uncomfortable.)