LGBTQIA+ Students

Affinities and Identity Resources

These resources are designed to be open to any and all Pomona College students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

Below are resources our CDO team has collected to help support LGBTQIA+ Students. Our advisors can also provide additional resources, support, and advice customized to meet your unique needs and interests. Schedule an appointment on Handshake.

Queer Resource Center of the Claremont Colleges

Out For Undergrad – Conferences for LGBTQIA+ students
Out Professionals Job Board
National Center for Transgender Equality
National Center for Lesbian Rights
GLSEN
Victory Institute – provides professional development opportunities for LGBTQ+ leaders
National LGBT Chamber of CommerceOpens in a new window
Trans Work / TransCanWork / LGBT Connect / First Event Conference
Campus Pride Job Fair

Below are even more resources on Airtable for identifying students:

Featured Articles

Queering the C-Suite: A Conversation with PowerToFly Co-Founder & CEO Milena Berry

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According to the Human Rights Campaign, only about 2% of C-Suite executives identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If meaningful change begins at the top, how can we uplift more LGBTQIA+ in their careers and encourage the next generation …

A Look at Out in Tech: The World’s Largest Non-Profit Community of LGBTQ+ Leaders

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Out in Tech is the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders, creating opportunities for their 50,000 members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change. We are excited to sit down with Out …

How LGBTQIA+ Employees Can Embrace Authenticity at Work

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Creating equitable and inclusive workplaces has become a hot topic for companies. But how do people in the LGBTQIA+ community manage to bring their true selves to work? Join our conversation with Dr. Van Bailey, inaugural director of two LGBTQIA+ …

How to Stay Afloat: Self-Care for LGBTQ+ Founders

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Take some time to focus on taking care of the core of your business: you. Get inspired by other LGBTQ+ founders sharing about maintaining mental wellness while managing a business. During challenging times, how do you fill your cup? Learn …

Crowd Capital: Equity for Everyone

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This 60‑minute seminar demystifies equity crowdfunding as a practical, community-centered alternative or complement to traditional fundraising. It will equip founders with a repeatable playbook to run a successful campaign, show investors how crowdfunding can serve as a source of validated …