About 

Mission

The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Caucus seeks to (1) serve the special needs of LGBTQ+ employees by promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ concerns and providing assistance, education, and social interaction for the employees; and (2) provide for LGBTQ+ employees and students a proactive organization capable of reviewing complaints, addressing problems, and, when necessary, informing the University administration of these concerns by making recommendations as required to resolve these issues. 

Meet our Executive Committee 2022-2023

 

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Leah Duncan, President

Leah Duncan (she/her) is the Digital Collection Librarian at LSU Libraries, where she builds resources and community around the Louisiana Digital Library. She received her PhD in English from LSU in 2019, and her dissertation focuses on Gilded Age print culture and regionalism. She is currently pursuing her master's in library science through LSU, and she enjoys all the most stereotypical librarian hobbies: reading, gardening, embroidery, and peaceful video games. 

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Caroline Ziegler, Secretary

Caroline Ziegler (she/her) is the Special Collections Conservation Coordinator at LSU Hill Memorial Library. She preserves, stabilizes, and conserves cultural heritage materials. Caroline is an alumna of LSU and The University of the Arts (Philadelphia) where she earned her BFA in Fine Arts and MFA in Book Arts & Printmaking, respectively. She is presently pursuing her Master’s in Library and Information Science and Archives Certificate at LSU. She gets excited about artists' books, impractical stitching, wood pencils and cilantro. 

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Andrew Kuo, Treasurer

Andrew Kuo (they/them) is an Associate Professor of Marketing at LSU, where they work in the area of digital media, corporate social responsibility, and non-profit marketing. Originally from Florida, Andrew moved to Baton Rouge in 2012, where they now reside with their partner, son, and two Boston Terriers. Outside of academia, Andrew works with several non-profit organizations that advocate for underserved students in Baton Rouge public schools. In their free time, Andrew enjoys street photography, playing their guitar in local dive bars, and hanging out in bookstores. 

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Desh Gaskins, Graduate Representative

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Executive Committee 2021-2022

President

Sophie Ziegler

Sophie Ziegler,
Libraries

Vice President

[VACANT]

Secretary

Sam Baldridge

Sam Baldridge,
Residential Life

Treasurer

Laurie Braden
Laurie Braden,
University
Recreation

Graduate
Representative

Alexandra Chiasson

 

 

 

Alexandra Chiasson,
English & WGS

 

Executive Committee 2020-2021

President

Photo of Bill Matera smiling at desk.

Bill Mattera,
Residential Life

Vice President

Sophia smiling and looking off camera with brick background.

Sophia Ziegler,
Libraries

Secretary

Samantha smiles at the camera in a cheery outdoor setting.

Sam Baldridge,
Residential Life

Treasurer

Laurie Braden happily posing with friendly brown dog, bathed in sunlight.
Laurie Braden,
University
Recreation

Graduate
Representative

Alexandra Chaisson smiling and looking off camera in a garden setting.
Alexandra Chiasson,
English & WGS

(Inaugural) Executive Committee 2018-2020

President

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Chris Barrett, English

Vice President

Jacquet head shotCat Jacquet, History & WGS

Secretary 

bibs head shotMichael Bibler, English

Treasurer

Bill head shotBill Mattera, Residential Life

Graduate Representative

Kourtney Baker head shotKourtney Baker, Social Work

Graduate Representative 

M. Riley head shotM. Riley,
Political Science

Contact

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Governing Documents

Constitution and Bylaws