Boston University's Premier Queer Business Organization.
OUR MISSION
The purpose of Pride in Business is to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students within Boston University, while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities LGBTQ+ professionals face.
We are dedicated to providing exclusive professional development opportunities and connecting LGBTQ+ students with the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at top-tier companies.
LGBTQIA+ CAREER RESOURCES
Job board specifically for individuals interested in the computer and tech fields.
Sponsors undergraduate students to attend industry
specific conferences focusing on LGBTQIA+ companies, networking, and opportunities.
Search jobs by employers, industry, location and more. Also has separate job boards for additional diversity areas.
A website that features LGBTQIA+ friendly job roles from pro-equality employers.
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Job board for the college-age members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Focuses on employment for the worldwide transgender community.
Find companies hiring and roles in Boston and greater metro area.
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A search engine that finds job listings from company career
pages, other job boards, newspapers and associations.
This site is a diversity career portal for minorities, women, and other job seekers and
diversity recruiters.
Powered by WorkplaceDiversity.com, connects companies with candidates from all
types of different backgrounds for over 15 years
The Largest Diversity Job Board Online, this site provides diversity employment services for diversity-minded employers looking to recruit professional talent.
A search engine that finds job listings from company career
pages, other job boards, newspapers and associations
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.
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Their website also houses its own resource center with handbooks, articles and guides for all queer identities.
CGSA is an open student-run safe space in the basement of the GSU. They also have many free resources available – from condoms and tampons to bagels, arts and crafts supplies, a well-stocked library, and the Womb Room, it is a safe space for BU's queer students to spend time!
This organization houses specific support groups as well, such as the Trans Listening Circle (TLC).
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NCTE is a team of hard-working staff members supported by a nationwide community of transgender people, allies, and advocates with an extensive record of winning life-saving change for transgender people.
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These support group provides a safe space to explore and discuss the joys and challenges of being LGBTQ+. This confidential and affirming group is an opportunity to connect with each other and offer emotional support.​
A digital LGBTQ+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups.
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Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.
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PFLAG ​is the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
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This website has tons of resources as well as crisis and support hotlines.
MEET THE TEAM
Cat Tibbetts (she/her)
President
Cat is a senior in the Questrom School of Business, concentrating in Finance and Accounting. She joined Pride in Business as a freshman and is excited to be president in her final year of college before graduating! Outside of PiB, she’s also a Teaching Assistant for SM131 and staying active in her sorority, BU’s chapter of Gamma Phi Beta. Originally from South Florida, Cat is loving Boston and spends her free time exploring new parts of the city and reading a good book.
Sydney (she/her)
Executive Vice President
Sydney is a senior in Questrom concentrating in management and organization, from Los Angeles. At BU, she’s part of Kappa Alpha Theta and outside of school she works at the restaurant Serafina. This past summer she worked as a campus recruiting intern at Epsilon. She spends her free time playing tennis and eating her way through Boston.
Alex Garcia Santos (he/him)
Vice President of Finance
Alex is a junior in Questrom concentrating in accounting, finance, and business analytics with a minor in political science. He joined PIB his freshman year and has stayed engaged with the org because of it's "amazing community and professional development opportunities!" Outside of PIB, he is the president of ALPFA, the internal liaison for the BU Stugov city affairs department, a mentor and class rep for the Questrom Ascend Fellowship, and on the events committee for the Questrom stugov. I also love cooking, trying new restaurants, going out with friends, and thrifting :)
Samantha Sanders (she/her)
Vice President of Marketing
Samantha is a sophmomore in the College of Communication, majoring in Advertising and minoring in Visual Arts. She joined Pride in Business her freshman year when searching for an LGBTQ+ organization to make a comfortable transition to a BU, as such a large university. Outside of PiB, Samantha is finishing up her semester as the Multimedia Editor at The Daily Free Press, and shifting over to working at Crafters for Creativity, a non-profit arts program. She's originally from New York City and spends her free time drawing, collaging, and up-cycling old clothing!
Trevor Krall (he/him)
Vice President of Operations
Trevor is a sophomore in the Questrom School of Business studying Business in International Relations. He joined Pride in Business during first year at Boston University, and holds the position of community service director/member of Alpha Kappa Psi: a co-ed professional business fraternity. He's from Northern Virginia, loves going to concerts, thrifting, and hanging out with friends!
UPCOMING EVENTS, MEETINGS, AND WORKSHOPS
If you're interested in working with or joining Pride in Business, feel free to reach out!
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