LGBTQ Peer Mentor
Contact:
Sarina Loeb
Special Assistant for
Diversity Initiatives
sarina.loeb@csun.edu
(818) 677 - 5977
Brought to you by the generosity
of the Campus Quality Fee.
The purpose of the LGBTQ Peer Mentor Program is to provide support and resources to LGBTQ and questioning students at CSUN. Our goal is to help students develop a positive self-image and be successful as CSUN students.
Commonly Asked Questions:
What does a LGBTQ Peer Mentor do?
- Meet with LGBTQ mentees throughout the semester
- Provide guidance and support during the "coming out" process
- Offer referrals to campus and local LGBTQ resources
- Serve as a positive role model
What is the benefit for LGBTQ and questioning students meeting
with a LGBTQ peer mentor?
- Talking with someone who has shared a similar experience as you
- Learning about support and resources available on campus and in the community
- Connecting to other CSUN students and programs
What does a LGBTQ mentee discuss with their mentor?
- "Coming out" to friends and family
- Experiences and/or challenges faced at CSUN
- Resources available on campus and in the community
- Academic and emotional concerns
- or anything else the mentee would like to discuss