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The Wellness at Penn LGBTQ+ Working Group


The LGBTQ+ Working Group oversees planning and protocols specific to the needs of LGBTQ+ students. The group’s activities include (but are not limited to):

  • review of best practices and creation of protocols/visit templates
  • collaboration with campus partners and students
  • advocacy with health insurance contractors
  • education of the staff on LGBTQ+ issues
  • education of the broader university community about LGBTQ+ health issues
  • scholarly work related to LGBTQ+ health 

The Working Group also serves as a point of contact for concerns regarding LGBTQ+ health services. All clinical staff receive training on the inclusive and competent care of LGBTQ+ students. The following staff are members of our LGBTQ+ Working Group and have expanded expertise and interest in this aspect of care:

LGBTQ+ Working Group

Alexandra Weis
Alexandra Weisshe/herPostdoctoral Counselor
Allison Coyne
Allison Coyneshe/herPostdoctoral Fellow
Batsirai Bvunzawabaya
Batsirai Bvunzawabayashe/herDirector of Integrated Care Initiatives
Bramble Heidt
Bramble Heidtshe/herStaff Therapist
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David B. Glassmanhe/himStaff Psychologist
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Derik Yager-Elorriagahe/himStaff Psychologist
Eirini Souroulidi
Eirini Souroulidishe/herCase Manager/Referral Coordinator
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Elaina Tullyshe/herPhysician
Liz Nobis
Elizabeth Nobisshe/herAthletics Psychologist
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Heather Frostshe/theyStaff Social Worker/Embedded Therapist at Penn Vet and LGBTQ+ Working Group Coordinator
John Laury
John Lauryhe/himFamily Nurse Practitioner
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John SteinPsychiatrist
Julie Mullany
Julie M. Mullanyshe/herStaff Psychologist
Kaden Moriarty
Kaden Moriartythey/themSocial Worker
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Kay Mirandathey/themHealth Educator
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Lauren Cordovashe/herAssociate Director, Wellbeing Initiatives
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Miao "Mia" Tianshe/herCollege Mental Health Professional, International Specialist
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Nicole NardoneStaff Clinician
Perri Stella
Perri Lee StellaNurse Practitioner
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Philip W. Meilmanhe/himDirector, Counseling
Zachary Catir
Zack Catirhe/himBehavioral Health Consultant