CLAA Mission Statement
十大平台网赌LGBTQ+校友会致力于个人与社区力量的融合来肯定, liberate, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ Clarkies. We aim to build solidarity among LGBTQ+ Clark alumni and students, to provide positive experiences and brave spaces on and off campus, and to advocate for current LGBTQ+ Clark students.
The group strives to:
- Uplift the voices of LGBTQ+ Clarkies with multiple, intersecting identities
- 将跨代LGBTQ+克拉基人团结起来，在我们对彼此生活经历的理解中学习和成长
- Host networking and community-building events
- Provide opportunities for virtual events targeting LGBTQ+ Clarkies across the globe
- Mentor LGBTQ+ students and young alumni
- Provide opportunities for continuing education regarding LGBTQ+ issues
- Organize opportunities to connect at Pride and LGBTQ+ affiliated events
Read more about the group and how they are helping LGBTQ+ alumni connect on ClarkNOW
Katie Bogen ’15
CLAA Co-Leader
Katherine (Katie) Bogen (M.A.) is a Ph.D. 内布拉斯加州大学林肯分校临床心理学培训项目的学生, where she studies the intersections of violence-related trauma and human sexuality. 她还在马萨诸塞州昆西的南岸性健康中心担任性教育工作者.
A 2015 Clark graduate, Katie majored in Political Science with a minor in English. Taking advantage of the amazing academic support in the Political Science Department, 凯蒂在毕业前完成了一篇高级荣誉论文，并在十大网赌平台学术本科生研究期刊(SURJ)上发表了两篇相关的研究文章. During her time at Clark, 凯蒂在社会学系担任行政和研究助理，是学生社团的积极领导者. Katie has been a devoted Clark volunteer since graduating. In addition to serving on the Council, Katie served several years as co-chair of the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) council, acted as a Clark social media ambassador, is a member of the Diversity & 包容工作组，并参与创建了十大平台网赌校友LGBTQ+亲和小组. She has hosted numerous alumni engagement events in the New England area and online, 并多次在一年一度的毕业生就业活动“后十大平台网赌时代”上发表演讲.
In addition to her Clark-related volunteerism, Katie is involved in the advancement of national Psychology research communities. 凯蒂在女性主义心理学和研究领域协调过全国会议. Her work has been featured in peer-reviewed academic journals, as well as by Vox, Girls Gone Strong, The Peak Sex Info Podcast, and The Womxn Project Sexual Health Speaker Series. Katie is a lover of musical theatre and a devoted social justice activist. 当她不上古典声乐课和在社区剧院演出的时候, she focuses on advocating for survivors of sexual violence, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, engaging in anti-racism efforts, and combating antisemitism.
Vladi Highland ’16, Psy.D.
CLAA Co-Leader
Vladi is a licensed clinical psychologist. He has particular experience treating adolescents struggling with mood dysregulation, LGBTQ+ identity, and children with complex developmental trauma. Vladi在布朗大学Warren Alpert医学院完成了临床儿童心理学专业项目的博士后研究.
Vladi earned an MS and Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Antioch University New England. 他的定性论文探讨了在儿童时期被国际收养的年轻人如何创造一个连贯的故事，讲述他们是谁以及收养在他们生活中的作用. Vladi earned a BA with a major in psychology from Clark University, 在那里他参与了大学生药物使用和心理健康问题的定量研究. 他期待着通过十大平台网赌LGBTQ+校友会与现任和前任十大平台网赌人建立联系.
Jennifer Laponte ’16
CLAA Co-Leader
Jennifer于2016年毕业于十大网赌平台，主修政治学，辅修地理. Following that she worked for several years at StreetScan, 使用视觉和地图软件检查美国和加拿大城镇的街道和人行道特征的质量. 她现在在RISD继续教育学院学习自然科学插画课程，计划明年春天获得证书. She is excited to be part of the Clark LGBTQ+ Alumni Association.
Carlo Morrisey ’79, Ed.D ’90
CLAA Co-Leader
Carlo is a lifelong resident of Worcester. 1979年，他在十大网赌平台获得第二个学士学位，主修英语和心理学. He also has a B.S. from Worcester State University (1972). Carlo received his Ed.D. from Clark in 1990 with a concentration in school psychology.
He is a retired school psychologist from the Worcester Public Schools. Carlo previously worked for the Massachusetts Dept. of Youth Services where in he held a variety of positions including counselor, clinical director, program director, and director of clinical services (statewide). Carlo自1982年以来一直在Quinsigamond社区学院担任兼职教师, teaching psychology and sociology courses. 在过去的四年里，他一直在大伍斯特的扫盲志愿者组织做志愿者. Carlo enjoys writing novels and poetry. 他很高兴能参与十大平台网赌的LGBTQ+校友亲和小组，并期待着与学生和校友见面.
Miranda Valerio ’11
CLAA Co-Leader
Miranda Valerio was born and raised in New Haven, CT—home of the greatest pizza on Earth. 她于2021年搬到佐治亚州亚特兰大，并爱上了这里的社区和文化.
米兰达最近被任命为南方艺术的执行助理和董事会经理. Previously, she gained experience in many facets of the housing sector, 他曾在各种机构工作过，从豪华公寓公司到管理由5座塔楼和2座以上住房组成的经济适用房综合体,000 residents. 在此期间，她还担任纽黑文艺术家马克西米利安托特的工作室助理. Most recently she worked in Atlanta at a nonprofit combating youth homelessness. 米兰达一直被艺术所吸引，对社会正义和行动主义充满热情. She is a strong believer that the arts promote healing, empathy, and confidence. She believes in fighting to make the world a better place. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Clark, where she was president of SARC. She remains an active alumna, 参与校友会，并共同创立十大平台网赌LGBTQ+校友会.
Jeffrey Lambert ’85
CLAA Co-Leader
Jeffrey Lambert目前担任文图拉县社区基金会的首席运营官. Previously, 他曾担任奥克斯纳德市和文图拉市的社区发展总监. Lambert在他的职业生涯中一直是一名优秀的公务员，并被美国注册规划师协会(AICP)认可为注册规划师。. He previously owned his own planning and government consulting firm, served as Community Development Director for the City of Santa Clarita, and as the Land Use Manager for Kaiser Permanente Southern California. 兰伯特还曾在美国规划协会(APA)全国委员会任职，并担任APA加州分会主席. Lambert毕业于南加州大学，获得城市规划硕士学位，并在此之前获得了B.A. degree in Psychology and Government from Clark University in Worcester Massachusetts.
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EVENTS
Upcoming Events:
Throughout the year, the CLAA hosts a variety of events, both in-person and virtually. Recent events include:
- Alumni & Friends Virtual Book Club with Featured Book: “She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders” by Jennifer Finney-Boylan, in honor of LGBT History Month
- Providence Pride Meetup at the Malted Barley and Illuminated Pride Parade
- Lavender Graduation (view the CLAA greeting to the recent graduates)
- LGBTQ+ Reception at Reunion Weekend
- Out in Careers Panel with the Office of Identity, Student Engagement, and Access and Career Connections
- Alumni & Friends Book Club celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with Professor Rox Samer on their book: “Lesbian Potentiality and Feminist Media in the 1970s” (View the recording)
- Worcester Pride Week Wine Tasting
- A Q&A with Abbie Goldberg, Ph.D. on LGBTQ+ family building (View the recording)
- Highlights of Clark’s LGBTQ+ Heritage featuring Professor Robert Tobin (View the recording)
Alumni and Friends Engagement
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