Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program

The Division III LGBTQ Working Group , in consultation with Nevin Caple, co-founder and managing director of LGBT SportSafe, and Dr. Pat Griffin, professor emerita at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, developed the Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program to promote LGBTQ inclusion in college athletics. The program uses trained peer facilitators to deliver educational workshops directly to Division III institutions and conferences.

For information about hosting a OneTeam program on your campus or within your conference, review the details below.

Program Objectives

The Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program has four objectives for participants:

Understand the NCAA and Division III’s involvement in LGBTQ inclusion efforts.
Recognize the importance of LGBTQ inclusion in college athletics and learn common LGBTQ terms, definitions and concepts.
Identify strategies and best practices for institutions and conferences to ensure all individuals may participate in an athletics climate of respect and inclusion, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Develop facilitation and presentation skills through peer-driven educational programming.

Why Participate?

The LGBTQ OneTeam Program helps Division III athletics departments build a more inclusive, respectful environment for all student-athletes, coaches and staff. Participation offers:

Clear guidance on LGBTQ terminology, concepts and best practices.
Real scenarios that reflect campus and team experiences.
Opportunities for open dialogue and shared learning within the department.
Actionable strategies to strengthen inclusion and support student well-being.
A structured space to examine department culture and identify growth areas.

Request an LGBTQ OneTeam Program

To request an LGBTQ OneTeam program, follow these steps:

Locate a trained facilitator in your area using the directory below.
Contact the facilitator directly to discuss program goals and scheduling options.
Work with the facilitator to finalize the date, time, location and delivery format for the program.
Confirm the expected number of participants at least 21 days before the training so the facilitator can secure the appropriate materials.
After details are set, the facilitator will submit the official NCAA confirmation form.

Workshop Logistics

Format: Two-hour, in-person workshop.
Space: A room or classroom (not an auditorium) that supports discussion and interaction.
Setup: Round tables are recommended, with approximately five chairs per table.
Audiovisual: Projector, screen and laptop are required to display the program PowerPoint.

Cost

There is no facilitation fee for the training. Division III has trained the facilitators, and they donate their time and expertise as a service to the Division III membership. If your facilitator is traveling from more than 25 miles away, hosts are asked to provide travel expenses. Conferences may be able to use Division III conference grant funds to offset these costs. Contact your conference office to determine whether funding is available.

Facilitator List

The following individuals have been trained to facilitate the Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program for your campus or conference. Use the search box to find facilitators by name, institution or conference.

Type a name, institution, or conference to filter the list. Then open the accordion to view matching results.

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Renee Bostic
Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
State University of New York, New Paltz
SUNYAC
bosticr@newpaltz.edu

Kirsten Clark
Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator
Clark University (Massachusetts)
NEWMAC
kiclark@clarku.edu

Cori Collinsworth
Head Softball Coach
Hanover College
Heartland
collinsworth@hanover.edu

Ashley Crossway
Coordinator of Clinical Education / Assistant Professor
State University of New York at Cortland
SUNYAC
ashley.crossway@cortland.edu

Chris Dixon
Director of Athletic Diversity & Inclusion / Track & Field/ Cross Country Assistant Coach
Augsburg University
MIAC
dixonc2@augsburg.edu

Jennifer Dubow
Commissioner
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
SCIAC
jdubow@thesciac.org

Jess Duff
Associate Director of Athletics
Smith College
NEWMAC
jduff@smith.edu

Stephanie Dutton
Commissioner
United East Conference
United East Conference
stephanie@gounitedeast.com

Maureen Harty
Commissioner
College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin
CCIW
mharty@cciw.org

Mary Irving
Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator
State University of New York at Cobleskill
NEAC
irvingmj@cobleskill.edu

Kyrstin Krist
Faculty Athletic Representative
Methodist University
USA South
kkrist@methodist.edu

Crystal Lanning
Director of Athletics
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
WIAC
crystal.lanning@uwrf.edu

Kaitlin Leach
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student-Athlete Welfare
Vassar College
Liberty
kleach@vassar.edu

Donna Ledwin
Commissioner
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
AMCC
ledwin@amccsports.org

Kate Levin
Assistant Director of Sports Information / Marketing / Planning
Ramapo College
NJAC
klevin@ramapo.edu

Melynda Link
Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Facilities & Athletic Events
DePauw University
NCAC
melyndalink@depauw.edu

Danielle Lynch
Athletic Director
Haverford College
Centennial
dlynch1@haverford.edu

Karen Moberg
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Macalester College
MIAC
kmoberg@macalester.edu

Danielle OLeary
Assistant Athletic Director
William Peace University
USA South
dmoleary@peace.edu

Shaina Blakesley
Assistant Sports Information Director/Co-SWA
Albertus Magnus College
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
sblakesley@albertus.edu

Mason Briles
Athletic Trainer
Emory University
University Athletic Association
mason.briles@emoryhealthcare.org

Shannon Carney
Head Coach, Women's Tennis / Senior Women's Administrator
Principia College
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
shannon.carney@principia.edu

Meredith Conlin
Assistant Coach
Lebanon Valley College
Middle Atlantic Conferences
mconlin@lvc.edu

Jackie Crossgrove
Athletic Trainer
Rochester Institute of Technology
Liberty League
jlcatl@rit.edu

Alix Cucinotta
Associate Director of Athletic Communications/Social Media Coordinator
Arcadia University
Middle Atlantic Conferences
cucinottaa@arcadia.edu

Brenda Dean
Head Athletic Trainer
The State University of New York at Fredonia
State University of New York Athletic Conference
deanb@fredonia.edu

Christina Epps Chiazor
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Diversity & Inclusion
Swarthmore College
Centennial Conference
cchiazo1@swarthmore.edu

Miranda Garris
Assistant Athletic Trainer
The State University of New York at Fredonia
State University of New York Athletic Conference
garris@fredonia.edu

Shawn Jarmuz
Assistant Softball Coach
Dominican University
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
sjarmuz@dom.edu

Nicole Kaupp
Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development
University of Chicago
University Athletic Association
nhk@uchicago.edu

Matthew Kinney
Head Coach, Swimming & Diving
Carnegie Mellon University
University Athletic Association
mkinney@andrew.cmu.edu

Andrew Krug
Head Track and Field Coach
Plattsburgh State University of New York
State University of New York Athletic Conference
krug3810@plattsburgh.edu

Lauren Lesser
Assistant Commissioner for Communications
United East Conference
United East Conference
llesser@gounitedeast.com

Abigail McGue
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
DePauw University
North Coast Athletic Conference
abigailmcgue@depauw.edu

Chanelle Melton
Manager of Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance
Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
cmelton@bridgew.edu

Sue Patterson
Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee
Penn State University, Altoona
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
sap406@psu.edu

Stephen Peters
Assistant Compliance Coordinator / Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Purchase College, State University of New York
Skyline Conference
stephen.peters@purchase.edu

Deanna Sannuti
Associate Athletics Director for Academic Success, Compliance & Eligibility | Senior Woman Administrator
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
City University of New York Athletic Conference
dsannuti@jjay.cuny.edu

Erica Schuling
Director of Athletics & Recreation
Simmons University
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
erica.schuling@simmons.edu

Juliet Suess
Head Coach Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving
Chapman University
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
swimdive@chapman.edu

Shanna Trone
Assoc. Director of Athletics, P.E., & Recreation | Sr. Women's Administrator
Agnes Scott College
Collegiate Conference of the South
strone@agnesscott.edu

Jessica Welsh
Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Training Supervisor; Senior Woman Administrator
Penn State University, Altoona
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
jas669@psu.edu

Program Details

Format: Two-hour, in-person workshop
Audience: Athletics administrators, staff and coaches (student-athlete sessions available)
Group Size: Ideal 35; maximum 50
Facilitated By: Trained Division III OneTeam facilitators
Cost: Free; travel covered if facilitator travels 25+ miles

Organize a OneTeam Program

Identify a trained facilitator in your region.
Contact the facilitator to discuss goals, scheduling and location.
Confirm participant count at least 21 days before the session.
Ensure room and A/V setup meets requirements.
After details are set, the facilitator will submit the official NCAA confirmation form.

Submit OneTeam Program Form

Facilitators only: Submit once scheduling is finalized.

Program Materials & Resources

Additional questions? Contact swallach@ncaa.org