The LGBTQA Committee is comprised of faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Case Western Reserve University.
Co-Chairs
Crystal Daprile, Staff Co-Chair
Program Manager, Donor Relations and Events
crystal.daprile@case.edu
Crystal Daprile has been at Case Western Reserve University since 2004. As Program Manager for Donor Relations and University Events she plans and manages events. Crystal is also the manager of the President’s residence, Harcourt House, where she is responsible for the everyday running of the residence, development of household standards and protocols. Crystal has a passion for hospitality and service and enjoys planning and executing events for our donors and the campus community.
Erika Weliczko, Staff Co-Chair
Energy Manager, Faciltities Department
erika.weliczko@case.edu
"I joined the Committee to participate in improving the campus environment for LQBTQA members of the university community and to find others interested in doing the same."
Matthew L. Garrett, PhD, Faculty Chair
Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Case Choirs, Department of Music
chorus@case.edu
"I have identified as an openly gay educator since my first year of teaching public school music, more that 20 years ago, and it has always been important for me to support the LGBTQ community as an “out” professional. I joined the CWRU LGBTQA Committee because I want to serve as a change agent within the context of our university, and to help ensure we support equality and inclusion for all individuals who help to make this a positive learning environment."
Advisors
Jane Daroff, LISW, Founding Advisor
Clinical Social Worker, University Counseling Services
Co-Founder, PFLAG Cleveland
National Board of Directors, Human Rights Campaign
jane.daroff@case.edu
"I became interested in LGBT issues when my son, Rob, told me he was gay. I was eager for Rob to have the same rights and privileges that my other two sons enjoy. In 1985 I helped to co-found the Cleveland chapter of PFLAG with Dr. Jes Sellers. About 10 years later I became very active in the Human Rights Campaign and now serve on the National Board of Directors of HRC. For the past 19 years, I have worked in the University Counseling Service."