Mission
The Mission of the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance is:
To promote awareness, inclusion, equity, and a welcoming environment free of harassment or discrimination for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.
To engage in community education, social action, advocacy, and support with the aim of creating a Belmont community in which LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive.
Founding
Concerns about the safety and well-being of our gay and lesbian students in the Belmont schools led to the establishment of the Gay Straight Alliance Committee in 2001, a subcommittee of the well-established Belmont Against Racism. In 2017, BGSAC’s name was changed to Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance. The LGBTQ+ Alliance is devoted to addressing issues faced by all members of the LGBTQ+ community in Belmont.
Alliance Leadership Team Members
Leslie Talmadge, Chair (she/her/hers) (Why we use pronouns?)
Rev. Chris Jablonski (he/him/his)
Dr. John Davis (he/him/his)
Sharon Rich (she/her/hers)
Gladys Unger (she/her/hers)
Lisa Oteri (she/her/hers)
Delia Holland (she/her/hers)
Tyler Tonumura-MacDonald (they/them)
Belmont Against Racism
Belmont LGBTQ+ is a part of Belmont Against Racism. Learn more here.
HOW the ALLIANCE INTERACTS WITH BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance is fortunate to have support from and partnerships with individuals, community groups, businesses, and officials throughout Belmont, who represent diverse backgrounds and beliefs. In support of our mission, we welcome conversations with all members of the community as well as other forms of support.
Pride parade slideshow photo credit: Nancy Schieffelin