The Safe Zone Program
College of the Desert embraces our diverse community and strives to offer a supportive and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.
The Safe Zone at College of the Desert is a group of allies who are committed to providing education, advocacy, and safety to the LGBTQIA campus community.
The District's Safe Zone program was established by the following LGBTQIA+ Taskforce members.
For more information about participating in a Safe Zone Ally training, please contact Cody McCabe.
LGBTQIA+ Taskforce:
Carlos A. Maldonado
(Chair) - Director, Student Life
cmaldonado@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-773-2566
Maria Cuautle
Student Representative
Elizabeth Goold
Assistant Director, Clinical Services
egoold@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-346-8041 ext. 6853
Laura Graff
Professor, Mathematics
lgraff@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-862-1334
Katie Chartier
Assistant Director, First Year Experience
kchartier@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-674-7635
Cody McCabe
Director, International Education
cmccabe@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-776-7238
Pablo Ramero
Instructor, Computer Information Systems
promero@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-776-7305
Christine Schaefer
Counselor
cschaefer@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-568-3188
Andrea Staehle
Director, Human Resources
astaehle@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-862-1326
Terri Wilson
Human Resources Manager
twilson@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-568-3228
