Who we are: A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and straight ally identified students, staff and faculty trained to represent the diversity of the UCSD LGBT community to a variety of groups and organizations interested in providing education regarding LGBT issues.


What we do: We offer three types of panels that help dispel stereotypes and offer an open, frank dialogue about issues related to the LGBT community.


The Traditional Panel
The most basic is a "Traditional Panel" of 3-5 panelists who introduce themselves and answer questions about LGBT issues and experiences. This panel is very informative and is excellent for large and small groups.

I Have Gay Friends
Our newest panel, "I Have Gay Friends" engages a handful of participants and panelists for an informal, personal conversation. Panelists rotate through each group of participants, exposing participants to a variety of LGBT and Ally community members. Both the traditional panel and "I Have Gay Friends" are ideal for groups such as academic and service departments, student organizations, residential halls, and classroom groups.

Queer Inquiry: An Identity Game Show
This game show-like program features a panel of LGBT and Ally identified people. The panelists answer any questions except those that would directly reveal their sexual orientation and gender identity. Afterwards, the panelists reveal their true orientation and gender identity and answer questions about their experiences, both on campus and in their personal lives. This panel is excellent for groups such as student organizations, residential halls, and classroom groups.


Would you like to arrange a program for your group? Fill out this form to request a program at least two weeks in advance. We will communicate with you to arrange a great panel for your group!


Interested in joining? We welcome those of any sexual orientation and gender identity who are interested in joining the Speaker's Bureau! If you would like to join, let us know via email (LGBTspeakers@ucsd.edu) and come to a training offered at the beginning of each quarter.


Questions? Simply ask! Contact the Speaker's Bureau intern, Ariel Smith, at LGBTspeakers@ucsd.edu or stop by the LGBT Resource Center in the Original Student Center, between the Women's Center and Mandeville Auditorium.