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Marist Ally Network

The “Ally Network” symbol is a message to queer and trans individuals on campus that the person displaying this symbol promises to be understanding, supportive and trustworthy if a queer or trans person needs help, advice, and/or someone with whom they can talk. The person displaying this symbol can also provide access to valuable information and resources.

Our Goal

The goal of this program is to provide a welcoming environment for queer and trans individuals by establishing an identifiable network of persons who can provide support, information and a safe place within our campus community. Those who have committed to being allies indicate that bigotry and discrimination are not tolerated.

What is an Ally

  • An ally is someone who has participated in an Effective Allyship workshop vowed to provide support, information, and relevant referrals to queer and trans individuals. 
  • Someone who will respect a person’s need for privacy and confidentiality
  • Someone who will develop a genuine and realistic professional relationship with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff, or friends and family of LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Someone who wants to gain a fuller picture of the lives and concerns of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff
  • Someone who wants to make a personal contribution to improving our campus environment

Find an Ally

Allies are available to any member of the immediate ÃÛÔÂֱ²¥ community including students, faculty, or staff.  Use the listed email if you would like to be contacted by a Marist ally: allynetwork@marist.edu.

Interested in becoming an Ally?

Contact allynetwork@marist.edu for information on future workshops