About
Mission
The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Caucus seeks to (1) serve the special needs of LGBTQ+ employees by promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ concerns and providing assistance, education, and social interaction for the employees; and (2) provide for LGBTQ+ employees and students a proactive organization capable of reviewing complaints, addressing problems, and, when necessary, informing the University administration of these concerns by making recommendations as required to resolve these issues.
Meet our Executive Committee 2026-2027
Nicole Schmitz, President
Nicole Schmitz (she/her) is a Business Office Coordinator for the Department of Public Administration in the EJ Ourso College of Business at LSU. She earned her MA in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University and proceeded to work in suicide prevention non-profit for most of her career. Originally from Southern California, Nicole has always been interested in helping others whose voices are not always heard. When not at work, she enjoys gardening in her yard, trying new foods, and cuddling with her cats.
Cassaundra Klinko, Staff Senate Liaison
Executive Committee 2021-2022
President
Sophie Ziegler,
Libraries
Vice President
[VACANT]
Secretary
Sam Baldridge,
Residential Life
Treasurer
Laurie Braden,
University
Recreation
Graduate
Representative
Alexandra Chiasson,
English & WGS
Executive Committee 2020-2021
President
Bill Mattera,
Residential Life
Vice President
Sophia Ziegler,
Libraries
Secretary
Sam Baldridge,
Residential Life
Treasurer
Laurie Braden,
University
Recreation
Graduate
Representative
Alexandra Chiasson,
English & WGS
(Inaugural) Executive Committee 2018-2020
President
Chris Barrett, English
Vice President
Cat Jacquet, History & WGS
Secretary
Michael Bibler, English
Treasurer
Bill Mattera, Residential Life
Graduate Representative
Kourtney Baker, Social Work
Graduate Representative
M. Riley,
Political Science