UC San Diego Pride Staff Association
Background and Mission
The UC San Diego Pride Staff Association is the official staff association for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community at UC San Diego.
It provides opportunities to meet new people at the University and make connections that will last your entire career. Events are open to staff regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The UC San Diego Pride Staff Association is currently active and accepting members.
Mission Statement
In accordance with the principles of community adopted by UC San Diego, the Pride Staff Association enhances the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer staff by:
- Fostering communication between staff, administration and the community on LGBTQ+ issues as they relate to staff concerns.
- Providing opportunities for interaction and coalition building among members through sponsorship of social events.
- Providing opportunities for interaction and education between members and the larger UC San Diego community through sponsorship of programs and lectures.
- Helping to support a strong LGBTQ+ community by providing a relaxed, safe environment for LGBTQ+ during social events.
How to Join
All UC San Diego staff who share a common interest in the Pride Staff Association's mission and the UC San Diego Principles of Community are welcome to join and participate in events.
Join our newsletter to stay up-to-date with our calendar and news. Sign up through our Google Form.
Upcoming Events
Join us at one of our upcoming events below:
- Post Election BYOL Picnic
- Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Time: Noon
- Location: Sun God Lawn
- Link to RSVP
- Tour of Fallen Star by Do Ho Suh
- Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Time: 12:50 p.m.
- Location: Jacobs Hall
- Link to RSVP
Executive Board
Lauren Wong (she/her)
Co-Chair
Lauren is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Thurgood Marshall College and as your Co-Chair for the Pride Staff Association! Her passion for experiential learning and exploration drives her personal and professional life. Outside of helping UC San Diego students learn the art of living with other people I love to be outside with my reactive dogo, Kylo, a sweet boy that mirrors the anxiety of the world. She is so excited about growing our vibrant community and celebrating everyone that makes it up!
Roxy Hajiaghajani (she/her)
Co-Chair
Roxy is an Assessment Specialist at the UC San Diego Library, where she employs her passion of research and user experience. She also serves as the Co-Chair of the Pride Staff Association! Outside of work, she’s probably singing, reading history books, and/or hanging out with her wife and two children (Larry the Dog and Stuart the Cat). She’s super excited to be part of a stellar group that’s reestablishing the Pride Staff Association and can’t wait to get to know more amazing people on campus who make up our beautiful community.
Carly Gutierrez (she/they)
Membership Officer
Carly is a staff member at UC San Diego’s Geisel Library, where she works as the bindery coordinator. Carly has been with the university since August 2023, has a BA in Creative Writing & English, and is a current Master of Library and Information Science student at San Jose State University studying to become a librarian. Parent to a person, a dog, and two cats, Carly also volunteers as a CASA for foster youth in San Diego County. Usually studying and always going to bed early, she is bubbly and the life of the party as long as that party is in the morning. Feel free to ask her questions about membership in the Pride Staff Association, how to contact an officer, or how to join the newsletter mailing list. Oh, and the library!
Tyler DeLong (they/them)
Engagement Officer
Tyler moved to Southern California to pursue a career in communication and content creation, with a focus on advocating for underrepresented Queer+ communities. They have worked with organizations such as San Diego Pride, the San Diego LGBT Center and LA Family Housing, helping to amplify marginalized voices and increase accessibility.
Currently, Tyler serves as a communications specialist for the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego. In their free time, Tyler enjoys soccer, tennis, outdoor activities and shower singing. They also love ordering dessert first and have a soft spot for dogs.
Jesse De La Trinidad (he/him)
Technology Officer
Jesse is the techonology officer for the Pride Staff Association and serves UC San Diego as the Director of Alumni Relations for the Jacobs School of Engineering. He moved to San Diego in 2023 to be closer to family and pursue a new opportunity within his career. Jesse has worked in higher education advancement, promoting community engagement and fundraising efforts within the University of California. On his days off, you'll find him at the beach, exploring new neighborhoods and foods, and spending time with his pup, Cherry.