Ohio Pride: A Chapter of Medical Student Pride Alliance
Student Organizations Athens
Our Mission
The Medical Student Pride Alliance (MSPA) is an activist and social organization committed to empowering sexual and gender minority medical students and allies, increasing the number of physicians trained in LGBTQ-inclusive health care, and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities through research, advocacy, and service.
Officers, 2025-2026
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Lu Stackpole |
| Vice President | Taylor Bragg-Brock |
| Treasurer | David Beebe |
| Secretary | Leigh Hilty |
| Advisor | Jane Balbo, D.O. |
Dues: $10 Annually
Services Provided
Ohio Pride hosts events to advocate for social change and to build community. These events and projects include:
- social events to promote student networking and relationship building
- lecture series and speaker invites relevant to LGBTQ health topics
- responses to current and national events such as National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and Bisexual Health Month including events, campaigns, and donation drives
Tentative Schedule for 2025-2026
Fall Semester events:
- New Students Fair
- Gender Affirming Fall Fest
- Movie Night
Spring Semester events:
- doctor and patient panel on LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare
- Sex-Positive Education Night