LAVA: LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni

Welcome to LAVA!

Current LAVA membership as of July 2025: 766

The LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA) was created by alumni to connect the LGBTQIA+ community, supporters and allies with each other and the university. We hope you find belonging and support through the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni. Join LAVA today and be a part of our inclusive association!

In the 10+ years since its creation, our group has continued to grow, host events, provide networking opportunities and fundraise for the K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life Fund. Find out what's happening at Vanderbilt today by checking in with the Office of LGBTQI Life.

 

LGBTQI Life Fund

Make a gift today and impact the life of students.

The K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life Fund is used to support the programmatic efforts of the Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt. Your gift will support programming, community building and educational opportunities at the K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life.

LAVA Leadership

  • Jackson Vaught, BA'16

    Jackson Vaught, BA'16

    President | He/Him/His

  • Bethany Howard, BA'18

    Bethany Howard, BA'18

    Student Support Co-Chair | They/She

  • Andrew Granholm, BA'16

    Andrew Granholm, BA'16

    Student Support Co-Chair | He/Him/His

Create a Page in the LAVA Digital Book

See what your fellow LAVA Commodores are up to in the LAVA virtual yearbook! Create your page, upload a photo and browse the profiles of friends. 

VUconnect

Add the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni to your VUconnect profile. You can select the LAVA group when you are updating your information.

Connect on Social Media

Share VU memories on social media and get information on current events.