OUTList

Sophia Bell
Program Specialist, Visual and Performing Arts Department
(they/them)
sebell@loyola.edu

I am a queer, white, disabled, nonbinary person, as well as a Loyola University Maryland alum. I got my BA in English and Spanish from Loyola and my MA in Humanities with a certificate in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Chicago. I love creating and consuming all forms of art, including dance, painting, drawing, and performance art. I live in Baltimore with my partner and our cat. Please feel free to reach out or stop by for a chat!

Natka Bianchini, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theatre
(she/her)
nbianchini@loyola.edu

I identify as a bisexual, white, cisgender woman. I teach courses in the theatre program, including Queer Theatre and Film, Loyola’s first course to focus exclusively on LGBTQ+ issues. I also direct productions both on and off campus and am the Managing Director of Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore’s award-winning and critically acclaimed queer theatre. I live in Lutherville with my wife, Janna, and our twin boys.

Martin Camper, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Writing
(he/him)
kmcamper@loyola.edu

I am a Black, gay, Christian, cisgender man. My areas of research include rhetorical theory, textual interpretation, and religious discourse. I teach writing, rhetoric, style, and argument courses in the Writing Department and Honors Program. I am the director of the Center for the Humanities, have been the advisor for the rhetoric club, and am an ordained elder at a local Baltimore Presbyterian (USA) church. I live with my dog, Photo.

Marianna Carlucci, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
(she/her)
mecarlucci@loyola.edu

Hi! Welcome! I hope that if you are looking at this page you feel the incredible support of a vibrant queer community at Loyola. A little about me: I am a lesbian from Cumana, a beautiful coastal city in Venezuela. My family and I moved to the United States when I was around six years old and I lived in Miami, Florida until I came and fell in love with Loyola. I am a faculty member in the Psychology Department, where I feel incredibly loved and supported. I love to read (and am always looking for recs, so send me some), do yoga, take walks, watch and play tennis (I know!), travel, watch movies, and challenge myself to pick up new hobbies and activities. I’m always up for a chat!

Pat Cassidy
Associate Director, Center for Community, Service, and Justice
(he/him)
pjcassidy@loyola.edu

I am the Associate Director in the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) and serve as the moderator for the LGBTQ+ Experience. I live in Baltimore with my husband, and I am passionate about the intersections of sexuality and spirituality.

Rachel Chase, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
(she/her)
rechase@loyola.edu

Hi! I'm a cis, sapphic white woman who dyes her hair fun colors to feel alive. I'm a neuroscientist by training, teaching a variety of courses in the Psychology Department. My wife and I have three dogs who love going on adventures, and one cat who politely declines to join us. Any outdoorsy folks out there? We're always looking for recommendations for new hikes and activities. Feel free to reach out and say hi!

Jessica David, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of BIPOC Mental Health Services, Counseling Center
(she/her)
jldavid@loyola.edu

Hi there! I identify as a Black, queer, able-bodied ciswoman and first-generation college graduate. As a licensed psychologist, I’m passionate about supporting young adults as they navigate their journey of self-exploration, growth, and discovery to live more authentically. In addition to BIPOC mental health and wellness, my areas of interests include racial/sexual identity development, life transitions, anxiety, student-athlete mental health and performance, and interpersonal relationships. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga and meditation, traveling with my wife, visiting new eateries, hanging out with family and friends, and spending time outdoors.

Jack Hobson
Dean of International Programs
(he/him)
cjhobson@loyola.edu

Greetings! I identify as a gay, cis-gendered man originally from Oklahoma, but have spent much of my adult life in Southern California. I have worked in the field of international education for over 20 years and am proud to have supported thousands of students on their journeys around the world. I am fascinated with exploring queer space in the international context and am dedicated to closing gaps of access for students seeking a global experience. I currently live in Baltimore City with my partner and our two Boston Terriers. Always happy to connect!

Janine Holc, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science
(she/her)
jholc@loyola.edu

I am a queer, white, cis, lesbian who teaches courses at Loyola in global studies and political science. I integrate issues central to gay and trans life in my teaching and writing, and I am developing a new course on the experiences of gay, lesbian, and gender-variant people in the Holocaust.

Michael Puma, Ph.D.
Dean of Undergraduate Studies; OUTLoyola Coordinator
(he/him)
mpuma@loyola.edu

I am a gay, white, Catholic, cisgender man who grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and has called Baltimore home for almost 20 years. I currently serve as the coordinator of OUTLoyola, Loyola’s LGBTQ+ group for faculty, staff, and administrators. When not at work, I enjoy cooking, tennis, attending live theater, and spending time with my fiancé, Joey.

Emalee Quickel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology; Program Director, MS in Clinical Professional Counseling (CPC)
(she/her)
ejquickel@loyola.edu

As someone who first started questioning their sexuality at the age of 36, I am proof that it’s never too late to embrace your authentic self and choose to live a truer and more beautiful life! I am a divorced, white, atheist, cisgender, pansexual/queer woman from Chicago, a clinical psychologist, and an eternal optimist who spends the majority of my free time following Phish. I am the current OUTLoyola representative to the President’s Council on Equity and Inclusion. Let’s be friends!

Andrew Israel Ross, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History
(he/him)
aross1@loyola.edu

I am a gay, white, Jewish, cisgender man. I specialize in the history of sexuality and recently published a history of prostitution and homosexuality in nineteenth-century Paris. I regularly teach courses within gender history and the history of sexuality, including LGBTQ+ history. I am currently the interim director of the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor and serve as the moderator for Spectrum and the Gender and Sexuality Studies Club.

Mo Shea
Degree Audit and Scheduling Specialist, Office of the Registrar
(she/her)
mcshea@loyola.edu

I'm a gay, cis, white woman working in the Office of the Registrar. When I'm not processing transfer credits, I spend my time gaming, writing, and watching far too much trashy television. I live in Glen Burnie with my girlfriend and two cats, and our house is decorated for Halloween year-round. Feel free to say hi!

Kylie Simonson
Advising Specialist, Academic Advising and Support Center
(she/they)
ksimonson@loyola.edu

Hi! I am a proud lesbian who loves the study of philosophy, theology, and spirituality. I attended Notre Dame of Maryland University, where I studied philosophy and got involved with Spectrum, as well as other clubs committed to inclusivity and diversity. I enjoy reading, making Spotify playlists, cooking, and spending time in the mountains! I am originally from southern Maryland, but now reside in Baltimore City with my partner. I am so happy to be a part of the Loyola community. Feel free to reach out!

Ethan “Sunny” Swift, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of LGBTQ+ Services, Counseling Center
(he/they)
eswift@loyola.edu

I am an out and proud queer, transgender man. I am also white, neurodivergent, and a cat dad. I am originally from Chicago where I went to undergrad and graduate school. I finished my doctoral training at UMBC and spent a few more years there. I travel often in which I once lived the #vanlife. I love to create art such as painting, watercolor, and clock making. I have four tarantulas. Ask me about my hidden-in-plain-sight face tattoo! Lastly, I love being an advocate for the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.

Christopher Turner, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology
(he/him)
cturner1@loyola.edu

Hi. I am a cisgender gay man from Illinois. I moved to Baltimore City just over two years ago. I usually teach courses focused on health and medicine and inequality, but my interests also extend to mental health and social psychology. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, listening to music, and video chatting with my family in Illinois.

Dennis Velez
Associate Director, ALANA Services
(he/him)
dvelez@loyola.edu

I am a proud Puerto Rican gay man. I am currently serving as the Associate Director of ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, and Native American) Services and I am passionate about supporting underrepresented students—not just ALANA students, but also students that identify as first generation and come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. I am passionate about meeting students where they are, and I approach my work through an intersectional framework. I currently reside in Baltimore.