LSE’s LGBTQIA+ Role Models page highlights the students, staff, and alumni and LSE collaborators, who have made a positive impact through their activism, community work and innovation to help strengthen LGBTQIA+ visibility across the School.
This page is a space to honour their stories and to help LGBTQIA+ students and colleagues see themselves reflected in the LSE community and an opportunity to connect with the role models.
Meet our Role Models >
(access limited to members of LSE)
How to Contact a Role Model
LSE’s LGBTQIA+ role models are generously offering their time and experience. To ensure respectful and meaningful engagement, please keep in mind:
✔️Do:
- Read their profile before reaching out
- Be clear about why you’re contacting them, bearing in mind the areas of advice they are happy to help with (under 'More about...' drop-downs)
- Ask specific questions related to study, careers, or lived experience (see the prompts we have included below)
- Respect their boundaries and availability as well as the form of communication they have set as a preference
❌Don't:
- Treat role models as formal mentors
- Ask for personal details they haven’t shared publicly
- Expect immediate replies or in‑depth ongoing support
- Contact them about sensitive issues that should be directed to professional support services
- Please note: This is not a mentorship programme but it is a valuable opportunity to learn from others’ experiences.
Suggested Questions and Prompts
- What motivated you to get involved in LGBTQIA+ inclusion at LSE or in your field?
- Can you share a pivotal moment in your journey that shaped your identity or career path?
- What advice would you give someone navigating LSE as an LGBTQIA+ student?
- How do you approach authenticity and visibility in your work?
Related LGBTQIA+ Networks and Opportunities: