Committees
Executive Advisory Committee:
George Hoemann
Jenny Moshak
Melissa Bartsh
Donna Braquet
Pam Hindle
James DeVita
Lynn Sacco
Renee Smith
The Executive Advisory Committee supports the Chairpersons in formulating
plans, expressing concerns, engaging in research, and implementing
Commission activities. The Committee, a microcosm of the larger
Commission, represents various constituent components of the Commission,
and provides balanced advice and counsel to the Chairperson. In
addition, the Advisory Committee participates with the Chairperson
in monthly meetings with the Chancellor.
Equity Committee:
Chairperson: Jenny Moshak and Melissa Bartsch
Members: Joel Kramer, Chad Black, Becky Morgan, Elliott DeVore, Marti McClard, Connie Briscoe, Caroline Mann, Marie Shaw
The mission of the Equity Committee is to explore and research,
identify, and compile practices and policies, where there are potential
inequities, as they relate to the LGBT Community at the University
of Tennessee, Knoxville. The Equity Committee will offer recommendations
to the Commission for possible action to improve the campus culture
with respect to LGBT issues and research.
Communications Committee:
Chairperson: Donna Braquet
Members: Ed White, Meshia Thomas, Michael Higdon, Tina Shepardson, Bharat Mehra
The mission of the Communications Committee is to increase the visibility
of the Commission and LGBT issues on campus through media, special
events, and programming. The Communications Committee will also
provide support for the Commission’s internal communication
as needed.
Awards Committee:
Chairperson: Renee Smith
Members: Sibyl Marshall, Sally Parish, Lars Dzikus, Dan Stypa, Suzanne Molnar
Development Committee:
Chairperson: George Hoemann
LGBT Resource Center:
Chairperson: James DeVita
Members: Andrew Morse, Graduate Assistant, Lynn Sacco, Terrell Strayhorn, Ryan Provost, Michele Stauffer, Tiffany Hedges
