Kennesaw State’s LGBTQ Resource Center named Dani Alexander as the new coordinator for the Gender and Sexuality Center on Oct. 23.
Alexander is now responsible for facilitating programming and supporting staff of both the LGBTQ Resource Center and the Women’s Resource Center. Alexander also works with the other Cultural and Community Centers to present students with cross-disciplinary events and programs.
As a staff member and coordinator, Alexander said that they serve as a resource to all students.
“They can stop by my office for a quick chat or to ask a question,” Alexander said. “Above all, I encourage the academic, cultural and social success of students.”
Alexander said that they heard about the position opening in August, and after they applied, they took part in two interviews in September before being named as the new coordinator in October.
They said that their interview process included meeting the Cultural and Community Center staff as well as Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Gloria Laureano.
“I appreciated the opportunity to understand how the coordinator position fit into the department’s services to students from multiple points of view,” Alexander said. “I was able to ask questions and felt very informed in deciding to accept this position.”
On the LGBTQ Resource Center’s website, the position was labeled as vacant, but the website was updated to include Alexander’s name on Thursday, Nov. 8, after the Sentinel asked further about the vacancy.
As a former KSU student, Alexander has benefitted from the variety of student services on campus including Career Services, the Global Village and the LGBTQ Resource Center.
Alexander said that serving as the coordinator means providing the same support and guidance to students that helped them when they were a student.
Alexander believes that they can impact the resource center and LGBTQ community at KSU by connecting students to each and the rest of the community. Alexander hopes to be a mentor and resource to give students everything they need to succeed.
“Every student has a different path to graduation,” Alexander said. “I would like the students to know that I am here to help them along theirs. I am very excited to be able to serve as a mentor and continue being a proud Owl.”
