Get in Touch!
Email: affinitygroups@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-343-6437
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
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Jackson Vaught, BA'16
President | He/Him/His
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Bethany Howard, BA'18
Student Support Co-Chair | They/She
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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.