David Kilmnick, PhD, an assistant professor of instruction of social work, received an award for "Outstanding Faculty Contribution to LGBTQ Life at 国产福利资源" at the 国产福利资源 Lavender Ceremony. MSW students Kristin Dawes and Nicole Guittard were also recognized at the event and received certificates of achievement.
The Lavender Ceremony is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ students at the university to participate in a graduation ceremony that celebrates their community. LGBTQ+ students and allies were acknowledged for their achievements and contributions to 国产福利资源.
Kilmnick is a leading national advocate within the LGBTQ+ communities and is the founder and President/CEO of the New York LGBT Network. At 国产福利资源, he recently supported the approval and establishment of the 国产福利资源 Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG): LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association. Kilmnick is the contact with 国产福利资源 Human Resources and serves on the leadership team working with faculty from the Muma College of Business and 国产福利资源 Health.