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LAVA: LGBTQIA+ Association of ¹ú²úÔ­´´ Alumni

Welcome to LAVA!

Current LAVA membership as of July 2025: 766

The LGBTQIA+ Association of ¹ú²úÔ­´´ Alumni (LAVA) was created by alumni to connect the LGBTQIA+ community, all well as all at ¹ú²úÔ­´´ that are supporters and allies, with each other and the university. We hope you find belonging and support through the LGBTQIA+ Association of ¹ú²úÔ­´´ Alumni. Join LAVA today and be a part of our inclusive association!

In the 10+ years since its creation, our group has continued to grow, host events, provide networking opportunities and fundraise for the K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life Fund. Find out what's happening at ¹ú²úÔ­´´ today by checking in with the Office of LGBTQI Life.

LGBTQI Life Fund

 and impact the life of students.

The K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life Fund is used to support the programmatic efforts of the Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life at ¹ú²úÔ­´´. Your gift will support programming, community building and educational opportunities at the K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life.

LAVA Leadership

  • Andrew Granholm, BA'16

    Andrew Granholm, BA'16

    President

  • Joel Hart, BA’04

    Joel Hart, BA’04

    Engagement Chair

  • Malik Hollingsworth, BA’18

    Malik Hollingsworth, BA’18

    Student Support Chair

  • Ramon Ryan, JD’21

    Ramon Ryan, JD’21

    Outreach and Communications Chair

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