Meet the Staff

Director

Bio: Meet Lionell Daggs III (he/they), our Director! Coming from the San Francisco, CA and before that New Orleans Louisiana. Lionell is a proud double don who studied Psychology with a minor in child and youth studies before getting his Master’s in Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco. They have been with us at Georgetown since 2021 working for the Center for Social Justice prior to beginning their role in the LGBTQ Center in Jan 2025. Some things he enjoys connecting with include: karaoke, baked good/sweet treats, and live music/performances.

Pastoral Associate

Bio: Fr. Lucas Sharma, S.J., (he/him) is the John Hayden Doctoral Dissertation Fellow and Pastoral Associate in the LGBTQ Resource Center. Originally from Olympia, WA, Fr. Lucas is currently working on a PhD in sociology at UC San Diego studying LGBTQ+ Catholics. He also serves on the board of trustees at Seattle University. Fr. Lucas enjoys cooking, exploring the city, and his favorite soap opera General Hospital.

Graduate Assistant

Bio: Macky (they/them) is a first year Master’s student in the Linguistics Department and proud to be back as a Double Hoya after some years away from the Hilltop. Originally from Hampton, Virginia, Macky is excited to pursue research in sociolinguistics and get to know a newer generation of queer students. They enjoy trying food across the DMV, climbing/bouldering, and taking part in district trivia on Monday nights with their team.

Student Assistant

Bio: Vivien Tan (She/They) is a sophomore in the School of Nursing. She calls Coral Springs, Florida home and enjoys watching shows like Dandadan and Brooklyn99. Vivien also enjoys drawing/painting, reading, and crocheting. Though they don’t have much time, she tries to make time to relax and fill her cup. On campus, Vivien is a GREEN Treasurer, HOME Coordinator, and FEM secretary.

Student Assistant

Bio: Jacob (he/him) is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Public Policy with a minor in English. Hailing from Sarasota, Florida, he enjoys creative writing, late-night karaoke sessions, and consuming Diet Coke en masse. On campus, Jacob channels his passion for the arts and humanities through writing for The Georgetown Voice and collaborating with Georgetown’s fashion magazine, Added to the File.

Student Assistant

Bio: Joseph (He/Him/His) is a Freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Government. Joseph is from Burlington Township, New Jersey and uses his time to sing, study, play piano, and spend time with his friends. Joseph is a part of the Hoyas for Immigrant Rights and the Filipino Club.

Student Assistant

Bio: Jack Bruno (he/they) is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, planning to major in Government with double minors in Justice and Peace Studies and Women and Gender Studies. Originally from Coxsackie, New York, just outside Albany, Jack enjoys spending time with friends and going on late-night Safeway runs. On campus, Jack is involved in GU Pride, Hoyas for Choice, and Bridge Club.

Student Assistant

Bio: Elaine Clarke (they/them) is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences planning to major in American Studies, with minors in Spanish and Journalism. They are from Westchester, New York and enjoy reading and watching movies. At Georgetown, Elaine is devoted to the Georgetown Voice as an assistant news and RDI editor and the Georgetown Radio as a DJ.