Meet FIU’s director of LGBT Initiatives

Gisela Vega, LGBT Initiatives

Recently, Gisela Vega became the associate director of LGBT Initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs. In this new role, Vega spearheads the development and implementation of educational, social, and resource programs and services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer/questioning, and ally (LGBTQA) community at FIU.

Vega’s latest initiative is hosting the 10th annual Florida Collegiate Pride Coalition Conference April 5-7. This is the first time FIU hosts this statewide, three-day meeting that brings together LBGTQA college students for leadership training, networking activities and lectures.

Listen to her interview, where she discusses:

• The types of referral services available to students.
• Programs available to develop students’ leadership skills, as well as academic assistance.