Alum Affinity, Identity, and Interest Groups

At Castilleja, we strive to be a community that invites members to bring all aspects of their respective identities to our shared space.

We are excited to extend our affinity & identity groups program to our alum community. Alums are welcome to join multiple groups, and will have the opportunity to propose to lead new groups annually. As identity is multifaceted, these groups are designed to recognize the various identities each person holds simultaneously. Interest groups will launch in the spring of 2023.

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We welcome alums who identify with any of the groups below to attend their first meetings. Please sign up to receive meeting details from leaders.

All meetings will be confidential spaces that we hope will allow for empowerment and strengthened connections between alums of all ages.

Read each group's full mission statement for each group at castilleja.org/alum-groups.

Questions? Contact alumnae@castilleja.org

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Alliance - Alum Affinity Group

Latinx Alum Affinity Group

LGBTQ+ Alum Affinity Group

South Asian Alum Affinity Group

Parents & Allies of LGBTQ+ People - Alum Identity Group

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Group Mission Statements

Asian American & Pacific Islander Alliance – Affinity Group

Leaders: Marie Calvo Monge '92, Andrea Chin '06

Email: aapialumleaders@castilleja.org

The Asian American & Pacific Islander Alliance's mission is to celebrate the cultural differences and similarities among this diverse group of alums and foster respect, appreciation, support and empowerment for our members. Our vision is to create more respect and understanding of our respective identities, building more awareness and acceptance of our diversity.

In recognition of our multifaceted identities, we affirm and support each other through education, mentorship, networking, and social events. In solidarity, we will work with other alum affinity groups to foster and amplify a more equitable, inclusive, and engaging Castilleja community. This group is for those who wish to participate in an inclusive space that is free of judgment, full of positive intent, and empathy. All gender identities, sexual orientations, and religions are welcome.

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Thank you for signing up for the Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance alum affinity group. All meetings will be confidential spaces that we hope will allow for empowerment and strengthened connections between alums of all ages.

By signing up, you agree to follow the group's mission statement.

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Nickname (optional)

First Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

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Class Yearrequired

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What personal pronouns do you use?requiredPlease select up to 3 choices

she/her

they/them

he/thim

other or more pronouns

Please select up to 3 choices

Please list other pronouns you use and identify with:

Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the alum affinity & identity groups program?

Latinx Alum Affinity Group

Leaders: Stephanie Castillo Ajumobi '08, Nicola Schulze '09

Email: latinxalumleaders@castilleja.org

The mission of the Latinx Alum Affinity Group at Castilleja is to provide a space for Latinx alums and Castilleja community members to connect both professionally and socially.

Through these connections, our group aspires to contribute and foster the overall success of Latinx alums and Latinx Castilleja community members as a whole. We are committed to supporting, advocating, and empowering the Latinx identity of our members. All gender identities, sexual orientations, and religions are welcome.

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Thank you for signing up for the Latinx alum affinity group. All meetings will be confidential spaces that we hope will allow for empowerment and strengthened connections between alums of all ages.

By signing up, you agree to follow the group's mission statement.

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Nickname (optional)

First Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

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Last Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Last Name

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Please write the full year

What personal pronouns do you use?requiredPlease select up to 3 choices

she/her

they/them

he/thim

other or more pronouns

Please select up to 3 choices

Please list other pronouns you use and identify with:

Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the alum affinity & identity groups program?

LGBTQ+ Alum Affinity Group

Leaders: Elijah Thornburg '16, Claire Pisani '19

Email: lgbtqalumleaders@castilleja.org

The LGBTQ+ Alum Affinity Group is open to ALL alums whose experience of sexuality and/or gender falls anywhere outside of the cisgender-heterosexual norm. You are enthusiastically welcome in our group whether or not you were out at Castilleja; whether or not you are out now; whether or not you felt safe and welcome at Castilleja; and whether or not you have found other communities where you feel safe and welcome now.

We believe that a successful group will necessarily be multi-generational, multi-racial, and otherwise diverse in all senses other than our shared LGBTQ+ identities. In our group, we will seek to: share stories, laughter, joy, anger, grief, and hardship; honor and celebrate both our community’s shared experiences and our extraordinary diversity of experiences; build meaningful and lasting relationships; and hold space for each other in the tension between the enormous joys and enormous challenges of being an LGBTQ+ person. Please note that to protect the confidentiality of our group members, both the attendees of meetings and the content of what is shared will be kept private, unless an individual explicitly states otherwise; please only join us if you can uphold this policy.

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Thank you for signing up for the LGBTQ+ alum affinity group. All meetings will be confidential spaces that we hope will allow for empowerment and strengthened connections between alums of all ages.

By signing up, you agree to follow the group's mission statement.

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First Name

Nickname (optional)

First Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Namerequired

Last Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Last Name

Class Yearrequired

Please write the full year

What personal pronouns do you use?requiredPlease select up to 3 choices

she/her

they/them

he/thim

other or more pronouns

Please select up to 3 choices

Please list other pronouns you use and identify with:

Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the alum affinity & identity groups program?

South Asian Alum Affinity Group

Leaders: Vritti Goel '08, Saloni Kalkat '13

Email: southasianalumleaders@castilleja.org

The South Asian Alum Affinity Group is a welcoming, safe community meant to celebrate and engage with those of South Asian descent. This includes, but is not limited to, those with heritage in the Indian Subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan), as well as the South Asian diaspora (Caribbean, Fiji, United States, etc.). All religious faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations are welcome.

Throughout the year, we will support each other in our shared identity, delve into topics such as representation and intersectionality, and interact with the student affinity group to increase our awareness of our varied cultures.

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Thank you for signing up for the South Asian alum affinity group. All meetings will be confidential spaces that we hope will allow for empowerment and strengthened connections between alums of all ages.

By signing up, you agree to follow the group's mission statement.

Email Address

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First Name

Nickname (optional)

First Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Namerequired

Last Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Last Name

Class Yearrequired

Please write the full year

What personal pronouns do you use?requiredPlease select up to 3 choices

she/her

they/them

he/thim

other or more pronouns

Please select up to 3 choices

Please list other pronouns you use and identify with:

Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the alum affinity & identity groups program?

Parent & Allies of LGBTQ+ People – Identity Group

Leaders: Lisa Maslak Ide '86

Email: alumalliesleaders@castilleja.org

The alum identity group for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ+ People welcomes parents, family members, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ identifying people to join in the creation of a thoughtful, empathetic network to share information, resources, and support. Together, our members will learn and grow in our understanding of how we can ensure the continued well-being and emotional health of our LGBTQ+ loved ones as we accompany them on their life journey.

Our focus will remain steadfast on providing positive, nurturing support to each other and to LGBTQ+ people to embrace, accept, and respect individuals, their identities, and the LGBTQ+ community. We will encourage open discourse and questioning without assumptions or judgements, and we will actively discourage intolerance. We know that not all of those we love and support are ready to share their identity with the world and that this information is theirs, not ours. Therefore, to protect their privacy, all meetings, discussions, and content of resources and information shared will be kept private and confidential unless all members agree to release it outside of the group.

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Thank you for signing up for the Parent & Allies of LGBTQ+ People alum identity group. All meetings will be confidential spaces that we hope will allow for empowerment and strengthened connections between alums of all ages.

By signing up, you agree to follow the group's mission statement.

Email Address

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First Name

Nickname (optional)

First Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Namerequired

Last Name while at Castilleja (if since changed) (optional)

Last Name

Class Yearrequired

Please write the full year

What personal pronouns do you use?requiredPlease select up to 3 choices

she/her

they/them

he/thim

other or more pronouns

Please select up to 3 choices

Please list other pronouns you use and identify with:

Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the alum affinity & identity groups program?

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Alum Affinity, Identity, and Interest Groups

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Alliance – Affinity Group

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Latinx Alum Affinity Group

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LGBTQ+ Alum Affinity Group

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South Asian Alum Affinity Group

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Parent & Allies of LGBTQ+ People – Identity Group

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we creating affinity, identity, and interest groups for Castilleja alums?

Why are there different categories of groups for alums: affinity groups, identity groups, and interest groups?

Can I join multiple groups?

How do I determine which category is right for a group that I would like to propose?

I have heard people say that having discussions about important topics by affinity, identity, and interest may divide people further. Shouldn’t we be discussing ideas altogether?

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