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LGBTQ+ Alumni Network

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LSE's LGBTQ+ Alumni Network brings together alumni who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who support and advocate for LGBTQ+ communities.

This Network provides a welcoming and inclusive space to connect with fellow LGBTQ+ alumni around the world. Through events, discussions and community-building opportunities, Network members celebrate diverse identities, exchange ideas and support one another both personally and professionally.

Meet the alumnus leading the Network

Lead of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Network
MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 2023
Headshot of Manny Valery

Meet your fellow Alumni Network members and share your insights.

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This is a pivotal moment for our community. Together, we can build a stronger, safer network for all of us to thrive across four key pillars: Social, Career, Networking, and Advocacy. We need you to make it happen! Stay tuned for exciting updates and please get involved to shape what comes next.

Manny Valery (MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 2023)

If you have any questions about the LGBTQ+ Alumni Network, please get in touch with your LSE Alumni Engagement team.

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Alumni news and stories

  • Headshot of Jaron Soh

    "I wanted to build something that addressed a challenge"

    Entrepreneurship, social impact and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes have defined Jaron Soh's career since graduating from LSE. From launching multiple ventures and building successful technology startups to co-founding Voda, the UK's largest LGBTQIA+ mental health app, he has combined business innovation with a passion for creating meaningful change.

    Meet Jaron

  • Headshot of Alex Sangha

    The stories that go unheard

    Alumnus Alex Sangha grew up navigating between the close-knit South Asian community and broader Canadian society. Alex describes his experiences growing up, the impact of his time at LSE and how he is raising awareness of the unique experiences of South Asian LGBTQ+ people.

    Read Alex's profile

Upcoming events

  • Headshot of Sandip Roy

    Non-binary lives

    Monday 16 November 2026
    6.30-8pm

    LSE Gender is delighted to welcome Professor of Black Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Northwestern University, Marquis Bey, and distinguished journalist, Sandip Roy, who will offer international perspectives on nonbinary lived experiences through their respective new books Nonbinary Life: An Autotheory and Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal.

    Register