Spectrum strives to strengthen, foster, and affirm an inclusive, welcoming academic and campus environment for all students regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression for the purpose of upholding our University’s Catholic, Vincentian, and Metropolitan mission.
Spectrum fulfills students’ opportunities to further actualize the University’s mission and core values by developing spiritual and personal growth, nurturing awareness and understanding, and embodying the spirit of empathy through a welcoming community that cultivates and reflects the values of human dignity, diversity, compassion, and inclusiveness.
In acknowledging these opportunities, Spectrum sets its foundation upon four pillars: Support, Education, Faith, and Service.
Queens Campus
Co-President
Leigha Clarke (she/hers)
Major: Psychology
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Co-President
Joanne Fung (she/hers)
Major: Pharmacy
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Secretary
Eliz Maria Benny (they/them)
Major: Psychology
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Past President
Andy Ma (he/his)
Major: Communication Arts
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Past Vice President
Noah S. (they/them)
Major: Psychology
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Matthew Pucciarelli, PhD (he/his)
Associate Provost of Global Programs
Newman Hall
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718-990-7614
Jackie Lochrie (she/hers)
Senior Associate Dean of Student Services, Acting Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Peter J. Tobin College of Business, Garden Level
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718-990-7614
Education Advisor
Shanté Paradigm Smalls, PhD (they/them)
Associate Professor, Department of English
St. Augustine Hall
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718-990-2936
Faith Advisor
Jimmy Walters, EdD (he/his)
Director of Residence Ministry and Catholic Scholars Program
Adjunct Faculty, School of Education and Institute for Core Studies
O’Connor Hall
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718-990-6327
Staten Island Campus
President
Sabrina Rizzi (she/her)
Vice President
Danielle Falco
Secretary
James Imperatrice (he/his)
Treasurer
Grace Garlisi (she/hers)
Internal Communications
Peter Trapanese (he/they)
David N. Gachigo
Associate Dean Student Affairs Student Life
Staten Island Campus Center B9
[email protected]
718-390-4345
Safe Zone Training
Safe Zone training is a diversity and sensitivity workshop that helps participants work with, understand, and support the LGBTQ+ community at St. John's University and beyond. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is the managing department for the Safe Zone Program at St. John's University.
Bias Report
Members of the St. John’s community can share or report experiences or concerns regarding incidents of bias, discrimination, harassment and/or microaggressions that may occur within the university community: Microaggression and/or Bias Related Incident Report.