Our goal is to create an inclusive climate for students, staff, faculty, and alumnx of all sexual orientations, romantic orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions through education, advocacy, support, mentoring, academic engagement, and providing space.
Connect. Learn. Grow.
Programs and Events for Everyone
The Duke LGBTQ community is bold, welcoming and inclusive. CSGD invites you to explore—and get involved—in our wide range of programs and events. All are welcome.
Meet the CSGD Staff
Angel Collie
Director
100 Bryan Center
Box 90958
Durham, NC 27708-0958
Angel (he/him/his) grew up in
Angel received his BA in Religious Studies with minors in both Women’s Studies and Sexuality Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill and obtained a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School. Most recently, he graduated from the Doctor of Ministry program at Duke Divinity School where his focus was on providing spiritual and pastoral care within queer and trans communities.
He holds a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and spends all his free time traveling the world with a goal of visiting 80 countries before he turns 40!
Ki Hickman
Assistant Director for Programming and Student Engagement
100 Bryan Center
Box 90958
Durham, NC 27708-0958
Ki Hickman (they/them/Ki) is from Spanish Harlem, NYC but grew up in Wilmington, NC. Ki holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from UNC Greensboro. They have worked with Southern LGBTQ+ Non-profits and the City of Durham doing programming and community engagement.
Ki is a Queer Community Creative who is passionate about art as a tool for liberation and community belonging. As self-taught fiber artist they are interested in learning the importance of crafting as political resistance.
In their free time Ki loves crocheting, playing in clay, thrifting, cooking for family and friends, and overall dillydallying.
Haley
Assistant Director for Training and Student Development
100 Bryan Center
Box 90958
Durham, NC 27708-0958
Haley (she/her) is from Davenport, FL but grew up in Knoxville, TN. Her undergraduate degree is in Social Science with concentrations in Gender Studies and Community Engagement. After receiving her Bachelor's degree, she obtained her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from NYU Wagner School for Public Service.
She is passionate about how policy and advocacy impact access to a safe and affirming education for queer and trans students.
Haley’s favorite things are exploring museums, going thrift shopping, and binge-watching campy horror movies.
Ilana
Staff Specialist
100 Bryan Center
Box 90958
Durham, NC 27708-0958
Ilana (she/her) is from Wendell, North Carolina. Her undergraduate degree is in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Theatrical Arts. After receiving her bachelor's degree, she worked in the venues department at Duke for two years, supervising performing arts events and coordinating accessibility practices and policies.
She is passionate about how advocacy work for intersectional identities and experiences can foster more inclusion within queer spaces and communities.
Ilana’s favorite things are making crafts, thrifting and rewatching all the seasons of American Horror Story and Glee.
Connect with Us
Location
100 Bryan Center
125 Science Drive
Box 90958, Durham, NC 27708
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Coffee Chat
What better way is there to get to know a member of the CSGD team than to chat over coffee? We'd love the opportunity to meet and talk with you. Whether you want to learn about how to get involved in the center, establish a connection with a CSGD team member or to learn more about the sexual and gender diverse community here at Duke University, our chats are available on a one-on-one basis with any member of our professional and student staff.
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