LGBTQ+

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Connections Community!

The Career Center recognizes that social identities and career experiences often intersect and that Villanovans may face specific challenges navigating the career development process as they explore the world of work. This is a space to connect students who identify as LGBTQ+, alumni who identify as LGBTQ+ and employers with one another through networking, professional development and educational events and programming. We will continually develop this community as we become aware of additional opportunities to advance the growth of all members of our community. Learn more about how jobs and internships featured on this page are sourced.

How Can I find an Employer’s Non-Discrimination Policy?

Published on February 13, 2025

Produced by the HRC Foundation

The employer seeking to include its gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer workers must maintain “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected classes, in addition to federally protected classes, in its non-discrimination policy.

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By Megan Pongratz
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In the Valley Immersion Spotlight: Noah Buscaglia ’26

Published on January 21, 2025

“This week was eye-opening, inspiring, and filled with connections that I know will shape my path moving forward. Villanova’s network and support truly go above and beyond, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been part of this experience.”

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By Beth Cahill
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Code Switching: What It Means and How to Navigate It at Work

Published on January 21, 2025

Do you ever find yourself speaking differently with your boss than you would with a close friend? Maybe you notice your “work voice” slipping away as soon as you get home, or you adjust your mannerisms depending on who’s in …

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Skill Building Courses

Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion

Taught by Madecraft
With five different generations all serving in today’s distributed workforce, you need to know how to collaborate with colleagues of…

Nano Tips for Creating Equitable Workplaces for Working Mothers with Desiree Coleman-Fry

Taught by Desiree Coleman-Fry
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, Desiree…

Supporting Allyship and Anti-Racism at Work

Taught by Dana Brownlee
While racism and discrimination are systemic problems that persist, each of us can play a role in helping to eliminate…

Supporting Workers with Disabilities

Taught by Liz Johnson
A professional with a disability may also have an aptitude for project management, graphic design, or full-stack development. But physical…

How to Speak Up Against Racism at Work

Taught by Dana Brownlee
Regardless of role or level, employees often want to speak up against offensive/racist comments or questionable practices, but they don’t…

Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship

Taught by Vernā Myers
Join inclusion strategist, Harvard-trained-lawyer, author and instructor, Vernā Myers, to learn how to grow a more inclusive workplace and become…

Driving Change and Anti-Racism

Taught by Kwame Christian
We have entered a new era of understanding regarding issues of race. Now is the time to advocate for change…

Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
What does it mean to become a true ally? This question is more relevant now than ever. True allies start…

Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace

Taught by Careercake
Attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce offers a slew of benefits to organizations. It boosts innovation and problem-solving by providing…

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

Taught by Rhodes Perry
Have you ever felt there was an aspect of yourself that you needed to hide at work? Have you ever…

Becoming an Ally to All

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
All organizations face barriers to diversity and inclusion, such as implicit bias and stereotyping. One key solution to these challenges…

Inclusive Tech: Breaking into the Tech Industry

Taught by Shawna Curran
There exists a perception about who tech jobs are for. That perception doesn’t often include people from historically marginalized groups…

Six Skills to Develop Cultural Agility

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
Cultural agility is one of the most critical professional skills needed today but also one that employers say is difficult…

Using Gender Inclusive Language

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
Language shapes the way we understand ourselves, our world, and our relationships. The words we use can create a sense…

Unconscious Bias

Taught by Stacey Gordon
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender,…

Emotional Intelligence as an Inclusivity Booster

Taught by Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Zach Nunn speaks with facilitator, instructional designer, meeting host and leadership consultant David Foster of…

Handling Workplace Bullying

Taught by Catherine Mattice
Bullying is a social phenomenon in which the bystanders, leaders, and organizational culture all play a role. It has emotional,…

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion (2022)

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Inclusive work environments can yield greater creative output, boost employee morale, and benefit a company’s bottom line. But even as…

Communicating Across Cultures

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
View Tatiana’s LinkedIn Newsletter To succeed in a cross-cultural business setting, it’s important to understand the differences in how people…

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

Taught by Vernā Myers
Find greater meaning, well-being, and productivity by learning how to interact with others across differences. Continue your Thrive journey and…
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Alumni Connections

Maggie Schutzler

Alumni
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • Development Director Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley
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Jake Hoin

Alumni
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Senior Consultant Force Management
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Daniel Trucil

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Adjunct Faculty Caldwell University
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Josh Miller-Myers

Alumni
  • Greater Philadelphia, PA
  • Corporate Citizenship Manager TD
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Nicholas (Nick) Grassi, PACE

Alumni
  • Orlando, FL
  • Membership Program Specialist Specialty Food Association
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Elizabeth Marafino Fiola, MA, MS, CFRE

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • Major Gift Officer Villanova University
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Judy Duroseau

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • Executive Director, Alumni and Volunteer Engagement Villanova University
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