GVSU Adds Colette Beighley as Administrator of LGBT Resource Center
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP -- After a gay student was spat on two years ago, Grand Valley State University administrators vowed to make gay, lesbian and transgender students feel welcome on campus.
This fall, the university opened its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center where students, and those who want to support them, can spend time in an environment where they feel comfortable and safe.
Come January, the center also will have a full-time administrator to help coordinate its programs, which have touched about 2,000 people this year. "For many years, LGBT students have not felt that they were treated equally," said GVSU professor Milt Ford, the center's director.
He recently hired Colette Beighley to become its full-time presence.
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Colette Beighley to Leave Triangle Foundation
With bittersweet feelings, Triangle Foundation announces the resignation of our Director of Communications, Colette Beighley. Colette joined Triangle almost two years ago and was instrumental in the opening of the West Michigan field office. Her role then expanded to that of Director of Communications. Colette came to the attention of the Triangle Foundation when her 16-year-old son came out and the family made a decision to be a completely "out" family. Her son experienced some anti-gay abuse at school and Colette and the entire family was ready to support him.
"Colette is the kind of mom that the community needs. She's also active in PFLAG, and I'm glad she will remain active in the movement. We have an ally in West Michigan who will continue to spread the mission of anti-violence and equal rights," stated Alicia Skillman, Executive Director of Triangle Foundation.
Colette has accepted a position with Grand Valley State University as the Assistant Director of their new LGBT Resource Center. "Colette will be an immediate asset to the Resource Center. She will be missed at Triangle; however, we look forward to working with her in her new endeavor," stated Skillman.
"It has been my great honor to work for Triangle Foundation and with such an incredible staff. I look forward to continuing to work within the movement at Grand Valley -- an institution which constantly renews its commitment to equity and inclusion," said Colette Beighley.
Please take a moment to thank Colette for her service to our community. Help us to honor Colette's dedication to equality and justice by making a year-end gift to Triangle Foundation
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Familiar Face, New Role
Triangle Foundation Names Colette Beighley
as New Director of Communications
Triangle Foundation is pleased to announce that Colette Beighley has been named
Director of Communications. Colette has been serving the organization for nearly two years as West Michigan Field Organizer. In that position, she helped established Triangle’s first field office in Grand Rapids and will continue to work out of our West Michigan office in her new role.
Triangle Foundation is proud to be able to bring a director-level position to Grand Rapids. This new appointment further demonstrates our work as a statewide organization and our commitment to West Michigan.
“It is an honor to serve the community and to work with this team of talented individuals. I look forward to both the new role and the new challenges that lie ahead,” said Colette Beighley.
“Triangle Foundation is proud of the work Colette has done in West Michigan. Her new position will further build and enhance the many relationships she has formed there. Colette will bring her unique and respectful style to our written and online communications helping us to bring our message forward, reach out to our constituents, and build bridges within our many communities,” said Kate Runyon, Interim Executive Director for Triangle Foundation.
The communities of West Michigan have responded to the new Grand Rapids office with strong financial support recognizing our work to promote equality for LGBT persons throughout Michigan. Join us by becoming a member today!
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